19 January 2013 | The Hot Seven - Places to ProposeWhether you're looking to pop the question yourself, or to spur your partner into action, these are among our most successful spots for going down on bended knee. But maybe you found somewhere else where she or he said 'yes'? |
Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy1. The Classic. A dinner à deux in a secluded area of the gardens that's known as "romantic corner" should be sufficient to set the mood. But further embellishments can be added: a violinist, singer - or fireworks, to celebrate a positive result. Find out more > ![]() | |
Maroma Resort and Spa, Riviera Maya, Mexico2. The Laid-back. A table at the water's edge...slip off your shoes and run your toes through the warm, talcum sands. As the sun goes down and the stars come out, the scene is set for romance. Find out more > ![]() | |
Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls, Brazil3. The Spectacular. One of the most memorable moments in your life calls for a setting equal to the occasion. What could be more amazing than to seal your love beneath the lunar rainbow, cast by the light of the full moon over the thundering Iguassu waterfalls. Find out more > ![]() | |
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe4. The Legendary. The soft glow of the blush-pink table lamps, the sparkle of champagne, the magic of the train rushing through the night..who could not be seduced by the scene? Small wonder that the legendary train's vintage 1920s carriages have seen countless couples fall under their spell. Find out more > ![]() | |
Eagle Island Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana5. The Adventurous. Drift through flowering waterlilies on the waters of the Okavango Delta, just you and the amazing wildlife all around. Stop at a deserted island and pledge to stay together for eternity in a place where nature has remained untouched since time began. Find out more > ![]() | |
Balloons over Bagan, Road To Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)6. The Mystical. Glide over 2000 centuries-old temples as dawn breaks over the sparkling waters of one of Asia's greatest rivers. Gaze down on the countryside awakening: farmers walking to the fields, Buddhist monks reciting their morning mantras as you begin your new life together. Find out more > ![]() | |
La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang, Laos7. The Magical. This must be one of the most achingly romantic experiences ever: dinner in the glow of hundreds of flickering candles. Your table is on a hilltop terrace with views across the tropical rainforest to a golden temple illuminated on a nearby peak. What else to say but 'yes'? Find out more > |