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Some other extraterrestrial gift choices include a piece of property in outer space. For prices starting from 16 pounds, you can buy once acre parcels of land on the Moon, Mars or even on Venus. Different websites online are offering this facility

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Meanwhile for the musically inclined, there are a host of options. Guitarmonk, is encouraging lovers to think beyond the run-of-the mill ideas and gift their significant other live songs. "People can choose a song or pick up one from or list to serenade the most important person in their life. Our expert musicians woo your better half, but bring him or her a lovely bouquet of flowers and an album. A photograph will also be clicked to commemorate this special occasion and mailed within a week," says a representative of Guitarmonk, which advertises itself as a 360 degree music concept. Gift curator DhoomBox, a new gifting concept in India, has initiated a Valentine gift contest. Co founded by Frenchmen Mathieu Jouve-Villard and Jeremy Grasset, the Dhoombox "gift boxes" launched in October 2011. allow the receivers to choose an experience of their fancy out of a selection of up to 30 exclusive activities. The boxes are available in retail outlets in NCR and also be bought online. The Valentine gift box contains a catalogue of 20 "wellness experiences" such as spa sessions, massages, yoga and meditation, self defence classes, beauty salon treatments, and much more from the vendors in the NCR. According to a survey by Jeevansaathi.Com, a matrimonial site, gifting still remains the main ingredient of love on this day. The time tested flowers still emerges as most preferred gifts by girls with 43 per cent opting for the same. Dinner dates and jewellery took the second and third spot with 22 per cent and 20 per cent voting for the same. Gadgets and apparels take a back seat over a candle light dinner when it comes to preferences of boys. Quality time with the loved one is what entices them more than any gifted item according to the survey which saw participation of over 2,500 members. "When asked about how they could make this day memorable, 76 per cent respondents said that they would love to plan their engagement or wedding day coinciding on the same date," said Rohit Manghnani, Business Head, Jeevansaathi.

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First Published: Feb 13 2013 | 3:10 PM IST

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