Valentine’s Day is on the doorstep, a day reserved for couples. It can be pretty easy to come up with gift ideas, for the new couples. For those who’ve been celebrating this for a couple of years, it might be difficult to come up with more creative ideas. And for long-distance one, this day is a real challenge. Part of the pain is how to deliver your Valentine’s Day present? If your loved one is in Vietnam, consider getting her/him presents delivered to their door. We’ve picked out the top 5 reliable companies for Valentine’s Day gift delivery in Vietnam.
So, Do Vietnamese Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
In Vietnam, like most other countries, we do celebrate Valentine’s day. Candles, chocolate, flowers, and teddy bears, are the best gift combo. Couples wear the same outfits and hang out at the cinema, restaurants or cafes. Most places are decorated with Valentine’s Day theme, romantic and lovely.
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts?
This is a good question or in fact, a really tough one. We like different things. When it comes to gifts, the real question is “Do you know what she/he wants?”. And what makes it difficult is, so often we think the answer is a “yes”, and only realize otherwise when it turns out not what we expect. Tho, this is seen as a common problem for men. “Women are complicated”, they said. So we’ve taken a look and found a list of 7 useful tips to help you out with Valentine’s Day gift ideas, applies to all genders.
- Think about what she/he likes
- Take time to listen
- Speak to friends and family
- Don’t focus on cash
- Don’t be predictable
- Consider a personalized gift
- Think about your budget
Apart from these tips, there is a list of top 6 common Valentine’s Day gifts to pick from, in case of emergency:
- Chocolate: I mean, of course. Go for Alluvia Chocolatier, we’ve made 5 gift sets of chocolate to make it even easier for you. Check them out. We do delivery and we have 8 stores within 6 cities in Vietnam: Hanoi, Saigon, Danang, Hoi An, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang.
- Flowers: This is the most common gift and works for almost any occasion.
- Romantic experience: it can be as simple as dinner, or a trip to a new city. On these occasions, companies will good deals you can benefit from.
- Accessory: Commonly, men like watches and women like necklaces, or rings.
- Outfit: Shoes, bags, shirts, hats, etc., there are plenty of options. A walk in the mall and I bet you will have ideas coming out.
- Your creativity: A poem, a song, a painting, a video, or whatever form of creativity you can create. The person will definitely appreciate it.
And we hope these tips make your pre Valentine’s Day crisis go away.
Top 4 Reliable Companies for Valentine’s Day Gift Delivery in Vietnam.
We’re in the 4.0 industry which means the internet can do so many magical things. Take advantage. With a couple of clicks, you can get your favorite dish delivered to your door. So why’s not with a gift? You can spoil your loved ones at work or home with a bunch of love, especially, when you are doing long-distance. Most of them are shipping worldwide and accept more payment methods globally (local ATM card, Visa, Master Card, PayPal, etc.). The average fees for this kind of service will fluctuate from $20 – $80+, depending on the products you order.
1. Hochiminh Florist
Hochiminh Florist specializes in varieties of flower arrangements for all special occasions in your life and gift delivery service in Vietnam. A gift basket is fun to dress up and more fun to give, you’ll find tons of souvenirs, decorative items, gift sets, even gifts for babies and so on that will help you to celebrate the holidays in style. Do check their delivery information beforehand for better planning.
Order online at https://www.hochiminhflorist.com
Offline store: 412 Le Hong Phong, D.10, HCMC
2. Vietnam’s Gift
Available throughout 63 provinces within Vietnam, Vietnam Gifts simply has everything you need. With a hundred gifts, a million ideas are delivered allows you to save yourself from the hassle of dealing with the customs. Their same-day service provides reliable door-to-door delivery whether you need a shipment rush delivered, wherever you are, within the same day or within 3 hours. Apart from regular gifts, you can even shop for furniture or mobile devices there which’s very rare but also is a plus.
Order online at https://www.vietnamsgift.com/
Offline store: 459 Su Van Hanh, D.10, HCMC
3. The Craft House
The Craft House gives you a wide range of selections, from handmade stationery, souvenirs to jewelry, leather goods, and furniture. This well-known brand has curated its own craft pieces and designs. They deliver country-wide and have their own gift wrapping service starting from 60,000 VND (~$3).
Order online at https://thecrafthouse.vn/
Offline stores:
- HCM:
- 1st Floor, 28 Nguyen Trai, D.1, HCMC
- 53A Nguyen Du, D.1, HCMC
- 107 Nguyen Hue, D.1, HCMC
- Hanoi:
- 19 Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem D., Hanoi
- 61 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem D., Hanoi
- Hoi An: 32 Tran Quy Cap, Hoi An
4. Vietnam Flower Shop
A bouquet of flowers is the easiest way to let your girlfriend know just how much you love them and they brighten your home as much as your mood. But everything would be complicated if you have to do everything on your own such as go to the market, choose the flowers, pick a fresh one, you name it. Vietnam Flower Shop can make it easier for you with just a phone call. However, they will unable to guarantee delivery at a specific time, normally from 8 am-6 pm. You can check their website for more details.
Order online at http://vietnamflowershop.vn/
Offline stores:
- HCM: 151 Cong Quynh, D.1, HCMC
- Hanoi: 504 Tran Khat Chan, Hai Ba Trung D., Hanoi
With all the tips, we believe you will nail it. Happy Valentine’s Day!
For those who are single, don’t let it make you feel left out of the jollity, give yourself a special treat with the most tasteful chocolates, freshest flowers, finest dinner – whatever you want, just go for it!
Alluvia is a bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer in Vietnam. The brand handcrafts chocolate products from cocoa beans of the alluvial Mekong Delta’s soil, capturing the taste of Vietnam in each bar of greatness. To purchase Alluvia’s products or book a tour to the Alluvia Cocoa Farm and Chocolate Factory, please contact Alluvia on Messenger.