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In case you’re unaware, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you have yet to your partner something, it's not too late to start looking for gifts impulsively. For a little last minute shopping inspiration, we've chosen a bevy of gift options that he will actually want. Here's our ultimate guide to the best Valentine’s Day gifts for the significant man in your life.

Cartier Santos Dumont 

What do you get for the man who has everything?  The Cartier Santos is a heritage timepiece that is timeless and elegant. It sees a distinctive bezel and exposed screws for an added edge. (HK$42,000)

Celine Beauty Kit 

Grooming is an essential step for every man's routine. Celine's Beauty Kit in black Triomphe canvas sand lambskin is equipped with tweezers, comb, nail clipper and is everything he needs with on the go. (HK$10,500)

Leica M10-P White Camera

As much as you might rely on your smartphone for photos and videos, this Leica will take it to the next level. It’s crafted with a white cowhide leather covering, white engravings, and silver accents with a matching silver chrome Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. Don’t miss out, there are only 350 limited edition cameras produced. (HK$112,643)

Filson Original Leather-Trimmed Twill Briefcase

For the guy who’s a bit rough around the edges, get him a quality carry-it-all for all his gadgets and more. Filson's Twill briefcase is crafted from water-resistant 'Rugged Twill' and trimmed with dark-brown bridle leather for a handsome contrast. It will also fit his laptop, so it’s easy to just grab and go. (HK$2525)

Monteverro Terra di Monteverro Tascana 2013

Give him a gift that you can also enjoy. The Monteverro Toscana 2013 has notes of dried black cherry, roasted coffee bean and vanilla alongside clenching tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol on the finish. (HK$380)

George Jensen Decanter

Whether he's using a decanter for wine or water, elegant Georg Jensen glassware will always bring an elevated touch to the table. (HK$800)

Killian Moonlight In Heaven Eau de Parfum

It’s not easy when it comes to buying fragrances for a loved one. It’s best to choose a scent that is easy on the nose and can transition from day to night. Kilian's ‘Moonlight In Heaven’ includes notes of grapefruit, mango and roasted tonka beans. (HK$2,300) 

Bottega Veneta Leather Intrecciato Zip Wallet

If your partner is looking to upgrade his wallet but hasn't gotten around to it, help him pull the trigger and get him a Bottega Veneta wallet. It’s simple, fashionable and functional. (HK$3,033)

Apple Watch Series 5

Apple's Series 5 smartwatch sees a new retina display that works 24/7— give it one glance and the home screen clock will light up. He will always be connected and won't have excuses not to reply to your messages right away. 

Jacuemus Logo Plaque Bucket Hat 

Elevate his spring/summer outfit with this sky blue bucket hat by Simon Porte Jacquemus. (HK$754)

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When chocolates and flowers just don't cut it, it's time to level up the romance and escape with your significant other -- just the two of you. Think breakfast dates by the private pool; strolling to a candlelit dinner within the sand dunes; a deep slumber with only the sound of crashing waves lulling you to sleep. All of which are sure to induce an air of true romance. So here it is, seven luxury hotels and havens for the ultimate Valentine's Day getaway.

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Just 45 minutes away from Dubai, a tranquil Bedouin-style oasis awaits in the desert flanked by sand dunes and palm groves. The one-bedroom Bedouin suite makes a perfect base for your retreat. Furnished with rare Arabian antiques and furnishings, it’s equipped with a private temperature-controlled swimming pool, and large dining and living spaces, complete with ornately carved chests and heavy wood Omani doors. In the day, take a dune drive outside the resort, or ride a camel to the crest of the dune, where you’ll watch the sunset with champagne, snacks and fruits. Bonus: Your romantic holiday may just be accompanied by four-legged friends, as the indigenous Arabian wildlife, such as the oryx and the gazelles, are free to wander in the reserve.

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Dubai - Al Ain Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates; +971 4 832 9900

Cempedak Island

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Live life like Robinson Crusoe castaways in Cempedak Island — albeit glamorous ones. To get to the private island, you'll need to take a ferry to Bintan from Singapore, where you'll then need to take an hour’s drive to a jetty. From there, you’ll be carted off on a half-hour speedboat ride. Your romantic holiday begins from the first step on Cempedak's jetty. Spend your sojourn entirely barefoot if you wish as the island wants you to think of it as a "friend’s island hideaway." Made entirely from scratch and by hand from alang-alang bamboo with roofs made from Cogon grass, the double-storey villas boast two bathrooms, a large bedroom, and a balcony that overlooks your private plunge pool. With no television, gift shops or restaurants here, there’s little to stop you from enjoying your partner’s company. Other than unwinding with a book by your private pool or the resort’s, trek or mountain bike through the forests, or explore the rock pools.

Air Gelubi, Bintan Pesisir, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia; +62 811-7008-040

Ponta dos Ganchos, Brazil

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On an isolated peninsula in South Brazil, a rainforest resort framed by tropical trees glimmers amid sparkling seas. Twenty-five bungalows make up Ponta dos Gachos, each furnished with private plunge pools. For couples planning on never leaving the room, book the Special Emerald Villa Bungalow. It has everything you need for all the romance, including a sauna boasting sea views, and a spa bathroom with tatami beds for in-room massages. Outside, your private infinity pool awaits on the sun deck, while a floor below houses a wine cellar, and underground gym.

R. Elpidio Alves do Nascimento, 104 - Ganchos de Fora, Gov. Celso Ramos - SC, 88190-000, Brazil; +55 48 3953-7000

The Outpost Hotel, Sentosa Singapore

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The Outpost Hotel in Singapore's Sentosa island is perched on a hill that overlooks the coast. Check into the rooms decked in glossy black marble and white interiors, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame your surrounds. Spend your afternoons lazing by its pools inspired by water and coastal destinations around the world, including Turkey’s famed Pamukkale saltwater pools and the Amazonian river. With its island location, adventure without your passport is easy enough. Hop on board a kayak for a journey to Lazarus Island, where you’ll snorkel through a world of coral reefs. Or spend your evenings on the white-washed sands, or drink your way to golden hour at a nearby beach club.
10 Artillery Ave, #03-01, Singapore 099951; +65 6722 0801

Cap Rocat

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Cap Rocat, located on an isolated area of the Bay of Palma, is a large hotel with the plushest of nooks, transformed from courtyards, streets, secret watchtowers and battlements once carved from rocks. Transformed from the old citadel, the rooms here are a sight to behold. Suite El Cabo in particular, is the epitome of romance with its elegant canopied bed, enormous bathroom that resembles a small spa, and three different terraces with a private gazebo and a swimming pool for moonlight kisses. Especially for Valentine’s Day, book a private dinner over candlelight at The Lookout and The Panoramic Terrace which looks out onto the sunset at Palma Bay. Otherwise, there’s an abundance of Mediterranean-style dining spaces in the property, including the softly sunlit La Fortaleza, where the Majorean food is only eaten by hand from colonial-era porcelains, and the Sea Club which offers grilled meat and fish by the sea.

Ctra. d'enderrocat, s/n, 07609 Cala Blava-Llucmajor, Balearic Islands, Spain; +34 971 74 78 78

Monastero Santa Rosa, Italy

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Dating back to the 17th century, Monastero Santa Rosa — which is perched on a cliff’s edge in the Amalfi Coast — is home to just 20 suites and rooms, all of them former quarters of nuns. Each room was designed by a local Neapolitan designer, and is graced by timeless antiques and high quality furnishings. Each differs in structure, with some featuring en-suite living and dining rooms, as well as bougainvillea-swathed private terraces overlooking the Gulf of Salerno and Conca dei Marini fishing village. Spend hours dipping in the infinity pool that appears to teeter into the horizon, or dine in its in-house restaurant where big Campania flavours are made with organic produce from the gardens.

Via Roma, 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini SA, Italy; +39 089 832 1199

The Wittmore, Barcelona

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If overwater villas and private islands don’t spell romance for you, a getaway to one of the world’s most historic cities will surely please the most cosmopolitan of couples. The Wittmore, situated in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, is an intimate little bolthole. Like an exclusive private member’s club, it has an adults-only, no photography policy. Tartan motifs deck its walls, complemented by a fireplace, red velvet furnishings, and Bakelite telephones and other antique fixtures. Up on the sundeck, you’ve got front row seats to the city, while the garden patio, with its bar and dining room complete with a library, is perfect for conversations over coffee and cocktails. Hand in hand, wander into the thick of the Gothic Quarter, where some of the city’s most historic sights await.

Carrer de Riudarenes, 7, 08002 El, Barcelona, Spain; +34 935 50 08 85

This story was first published via Prestige Online Singapore, 

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From the Maldives to the middle of nowhere, these 4 luxury resorts are the perfect love letters for Valentine's Day.

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