{"id":49692,"date":"2009-02-10T16:03:35","date_gmt":"2009-02-10T20:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=49692"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:15:37","slug":"valentines-day-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/49692\/valentines-day-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"We Love These 13 Last Minute Valentine\u2019s Day Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

As travelers, we strive to collect more moments than things, but sometimes it\u2019s those things we carry with us that make the moments even richer. These 13 Valentine\u2019s Day gift ideas are sure to do just that.<\/p>\n

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1. Bon\u00a0App\u00e9tit<\/h3>\n

The Farm to Table French Phrasebook\u00a0<\/b><\/em>is the perfect travel-size present for Francophiles, and aspiring home chefs, wine connoisseur wannabes and the farmers market fl\u00e2neur are sure to devour it.\u00a0$12.93,\u00a0amazon.com\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

2. Message in a Bottle<\/h3>\n

Discover philosophy’s\u00a0renewed hope in a jar<\/b>\u00a0or the brand’s tried and true\u00a0loveswept fragrance<\/b>\u2014either way,\u00a0<\/b>1% of all philosophy.com product sales will now support community-based mental health efforts.\u00a0$47 and $48,\u00a0philosophy.com<\/a><\/i><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Carry On<\/h3>\n

Brighten up your winter wardrobe and get inspired to pack for a romantic weekend away with MZ Wallace\u2019s Large Metro Tote<\/strong>. As for where to take the tote? Co-founder Monica\u00a0Zwirner has been going to Montauk<\/a> for 15 years and says “the pure natural beauty has remained unchanged. Every time we arrive in Montauk, I marvel at the fact that 120 miles from New York City you can find deserted beaches, a classic old lighthouse and miles of unspoiled walks in undeveloped parkland.” $225, mzwallace.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Sounds Good<\/h3>\n

The Soen Transit XS<\/strong> Bluetooth portable speaker has surprisingly great sound for such a small size. The tripod mount and included clip allow it to be installed on your bag, bike, or anywhere you feel like dancing. $129.95, amazon.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Well Hung <\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not one to let winter stop you from enjoying the great outdoors, ENO Hammock\u2019s <\/span>Vesta Top Quilt<\/b> and <\/span>Vulcan Underquilt<\/b> are must-haves; whether you\u2019re just out for a day hike or camping overnight (at 35 degrees and above), this easily compressible velvety cocoon is the warmest place to stretch out and stare at the sky. <\/span>$169.95 and $174.95, eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Muse-ic to My Ears<\/h3>\n

Whether typing emails, riding the rails or flying high, these Tracks HD2 headphones from\u00a0Sol Republic\u00a0<\/strong>will tune out the world to help you get through your day with no interruption.\u00a0$79.99,\u00a0solrepublic.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Bite Me<\/h3>\n

It\u2019ll be love at first bite when you sink your teeth into the chocolate wafels and spekuloos cookies, a few of the many goodies tucked inside the\u00a0Wafels & Dinges Box<\/strong>. New York would not be the same without this company\u2019s delicious concoctions and neither will Valentine\u2019s Day. Available at\u00a015 Avenue B, the Cabana in Herald Square, the kiosk in Bryant Park, and the trucks around the city.\u00a0$20,\u00a0wafelsanddinges.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Man’s New Best Friend<\/h3>\n

Commute to work in style with the classic\u00a0Filson Original Briefcase\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0Standard & Strange<\/strong>. The rugged build\u00a0of this\u00a0water repellant cotton\u00a0twill and leather\u00a0bag will convince you that you’ll\u00a0still look this good carrying it\u00a0decades from now.\u00a0$325,\u00a0Filson.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Write This Way<\/h3>\n

In\u00a0The Directions to Happiness<\/b><\/em>,\u00a0<\/b>the\u00a0gallant globetrotting New Yorker\u00a0Bruce Northam writes that smiles “can inspire contagious winds of change.” Well, so too will this captivating book inspire you to start a travel log and fill its pages with tales of adventure. Whether you follow in Northam’s footsteps in 135 countries\u2014hiking\u00a0Nepal’s Himalayas, setting sail for Cuba, volunteering in East Africa\u2014or forge your\u00a0own path, you’re certain to be carried by the book’s undercurrents of\u00a0“If not now, then when?”\u00a0$14.99,\u00a0amazon.com<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

10. FEED the love<\/h3>\n

Show her how much you love her\u2014and making a difference\u2014with these festive\u00a0FEED 5 Bracelets. <\/strong>FEED is an organization\u00a0that provide five school meals to hungry people around the world. $18 each, feedprojects.com<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Love Sack<\/h3>\n

Classy and practical and as precious as its namesake,\u00a0The Pearl Bag\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0Lo & Sons<\/strong>\u00a0won’t leave your side on your next day trip or weekend getaway.\u00a0$248,\u00a0loandsons.com<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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