Valentine's Day in London a special experience, writers suggest

The sheer variety of romantic experiences on offer make London the place to be come February 14th, reports news.opodo.co.uk.

London and Partners, the city's promotional agency, has highlighted a number of events taking place on the day love - including a trip for two on the London, a space-themed evening at the Royal Observatory and a number of romantic cruises on the Thames.

Couples will be greeted with a glass of champagne and a lovely canapé evening at the London Eye. Each couple will also bee given a red rose and special chocolates.

According to viewlondon.co.uk, "just for Valentines Day [the London Eye] will be offering you the chance to spend time gazing over the city skyline hand in hand with your honey. A glass each of Laurent-Perrier Champagne should help you get in the mood for celebration."

In order to reach the capital in style, a pair of couples or more may want to think about luxury people carrier hire as an added treat to the day.

It should come as no shock that London is the capital of love. After all, according to a poll by SerenataFlowers.com, more Valentine's bouquets were sent within London than any other place in the UK last year.

Londoners also spent big-time on their partners, with gents spending 15 per cent more on flowers than those in the rest of the UK.