Five Last Minute Local Valentine’s Day Ideas

1. The is offering an incredible Valentine's Day Special and there are still rooms available. Enjoy a two night stay Friday and Saturday of Valentine's weekend and get chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle champagne upon arrival, a continental breakfast each morning and top off the weekend with a romantic dinner either evening in our award winning restaurant, all for $575.00 per couple plus tax and gratuity.

2. Take your Valentine to dinner at in Vineyard Haven. On the menu are such tantalizing treats as ½ dozen Island oysters, Tempura Yellowfin Tuna Roll and Foie Gras Torchon – and those are just the appetizers. Main courses include oven roasted prime rib, roasted organic chicken and house made butternut squash ravioli and, of course, Ben De Forest’s famous seared big ass sea scallops & salsify risotto. Top that off with a dessert of  crème brulee for two, molten chocolate cake and strawberry gelato or white chocolate dipped strawberries and sugar cookie shortbread and I think you’ve got the makings of a pretty romantic evening.

3. According to in Vineyard Haven, they are stocked full with beautiful flowers, silk arrangements, balloons and more, but you can never go wrong with a vase of a dozen long stemmed roses.

4. Just because you’ve waited to the last minute, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to rush around to find a sitter for the kids. There is a Valentine’s Day Special Parent’s Night Out at the . From 6 pm – 9 pm the kids will have a ball swimming, doing arts and crafts, and playing games while you and your Valentine get some quality time. For more information, call 508-696 7171.

5. Finally, if you haven’t already, check our to buying jewelry on Island. Just like with the roses, you can certainly never go wrong with a diamond ring.