Spread the love and earn up to 30 miles for every dollar spent this Valentine’s Day.

Valentine's Day is here! Whether you're treating a loved one, a friend, your children, or even yourself, it's a perfect chance to gather extra miles while bringing joy to others.

Receive up to 30 miles per dollar on your flower purchases.

If you're ordering flowers online for delivery instead of visiting a local shop, you can earn up to 30 miles for each dollar spent by using one of the links to major flower retailers below.

Also, keep in mind that as you prepare for American Airlines' new Loyalty Points program, you could accumulate 30 miles per dollar, helping you move closer to your next elite status. For instance, spending $100 on flowers would yield 3,000 base miles, putting you 10% closer to AAdvantage Gold status.

• FTD: Earn 30 American Airlines miles for every dollar spent with this promotion
• FTD: Earn 20 United MileagePlus miles for each dollar spent
• FTD: Earn 20 Delta SkyMiles for every dollar
  
• FTD: Earn 15 Membership Rewards points (or receive 15% cash back) per dollar via Rakuten
• 1-800-Flowers: Earn 30 United miles for each dollar spent
• 1-800-Flowers: Earn 7 Southwest Rapid Rewards points per dollar
• 1-800-Flowers: Earn 20 Membership Rewards points (or get 25% cash back) per dollar via Rakuten

Many of these companies are also included in current Amex Offers, allowing you to save money while earning miles. Just add these offers to your card and use it for your purchase. For instance, my Amex cards have an offer for a $20 statement credit on a single purchase of $35 or more at Teleflora.

Make sure to check the fine print, as some Amex Offers may require you to use a specific purchase link, which could prevent you from earning miles through a shopping portal.

Earn points when ordering takeout

If flowers aren't on your list this year, perhaps a nice meal out is the way to go.

If dining out (or ordering in) is part of your plans for February 14, make sure to bring a card that offers bonus miles or special perks when you eat out. You might even use your Platinum Card® from American Express to secure access to an exclusive yurt-style dinner, just like Zach Honig did last year in NYC through the Amex and Resy partnership.

Another great way to earn or redeem points for a lovely, romantic dinner is through Chase Dining.

Holders of a Chase Sapphire Reserve can earn 10 points for every dollar spent on bookings made through the Chase platform or redeem points at 1.5 cents each for delicious meals, whether enjoyed out in the world or while staying cozy at home.

To make the most of your dining out or takeout orders, consider earning 4 points per dollar at restaurants with the American Express® Gold Card (including U.S. takeout and delivery), 3 points per dollar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, or an impressive 5 points per dollar with the Citi Prestige® Card (currently not open to new applicants). Don’t forget to sign up for an airline dining program to gain bonus points at participating eateries.

If you're planning a special meal at home, keep in mind that many top-tier restaurants that traditionally didn't offer takeout on Valentine's Day might have options this year.

The details for the Citi Prestige card have been independently gathered by Dinogo. The information on this page has not been reviewed or endorsed by the card issuer.

Earn points when purchasing Valentine's Day cards for your class.

If your young kids are set to exchange Valentine's Day cards at school, now's the time to place those orders.

Sure, you can grab a box of cards featuring cartoon characters at the grocery store for a few bucks, but if you want to impress without putting in too much effort, consider ordering personalized cards online.

If you choose this option and shop at Minted.com, you can currently earn 3% back through TopCashBack.

For those feeling crafty, you can pick up red and pink art supplies at a drugstore and earn 3% cash back (3 points) per dollar by using your Chase Freedom Flex card.

Collect miles while gift shopping

If you treat your Valentine (or even yourself) to a special gift, you can earn extra miles by going through an online shopping portal. For the best retailer payouts, visit cashbackmonitor.com, but here are some current offers.

• Stitch Fix: Earn 25 AAdvantage miles for your initial styling fee
• Saks Fifth Avenue: Get 4% cash back via Top Cash Back — and don't forget to apply your up to $50 Amex Platinum statement credit (enrollment required).
• Godiva: Receive 7.5 Amex Membership Rewards points per dollar through Rakuten
• Rimowa: Collect 3 AAdvantage miles per dollar spent

Enjoy a two-for-one deal on business class flights to Europe

While I usually prefer redeeming miles over cash for business class flights, if you're short on miles right now, the French airline La Compagnie is offering a Valentine's special two-for-one promotion on select routes that includes:

• Round-trip from New York City (EWR) to Milan (MXP) for $2,800, covering two tickets.
• Round-trip from New York City (EWR) to Paris (ORY) and Nice (NCE) for $3,000, also for two tickets.

If you play around with the booking calendar, you'll notice that prices fluctuate by date, so be sure to check various dates for the best overall price.

Final thoughts

Even if you're not typically counting down to Valentine's Day each year, you can still transform those gifts of chocolates, flowers, and cards into valuable points, miles, or cash rewards.