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10Best Places to Propose during the Holidays
December Proposals Spur Romantic Travel
The holidays are the most romantic time to propose. Here we offer 10 great proposal ideas for guys with love on their minds.
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Get Up High - Seattle's Space Needle
Getting up high - with a stellar view - sets up the perfect romantic moment. Seattle's Space Needle is an easy-to-reach affordable option for a highly memorable proposal. Do it at sunset, of course, and have a hidden ally ready to snap a picture of your surprised girlfriend.
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During a Sunset Sail - Captiva Island or Key West
Key West, Marco Island, Naples, Captiva Island, Anna Maria, Cleanwater Beach . . . find your favorite tropical spot on the Gulf side of Florida. Then locate the sailing charter which offers a sunset sail. Now all you need is a ring to make this night the most treasured one she'll ever have. Be sure to ask the captain to have some champagne on board, and to snap a few pics for you.
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Rockefeller Center - New York Cheer
New York's famed ice rink and its amazing Christmas tree is the epicenter of holiday cheer. A proposal here - with or without skates - makes for the perfect romantic moment. Afterward, warm up with some hot chocolate kisses or a hot toddy in a cozy hotel bar.
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In a Church or Chapel - Tucson or Cincinnati
From the beautiful chapel at San Xavier del Bac Mission in Tucson, to the jaw-dropping interior of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Covington, Kentucky, there's a church with your name on it. Arrange to be there when no one else will - and pop the question in a serene and inspirational setting.
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On a Pier at Sunset - Clearwater Beach
The Clearwater Beach City Pier was designed for romance. It faces west and stretches out over the Gulf of Mexico as the sky slides from blue to pink and orange. You won't be alone, but that will be part of the fun . . . proposing to your true love on bended knee, as happy spectators get to watch her say yes.
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In a Jewelry Store - Chicago, Boston, Atlanta
Why not take your girl to the place you purchased her ring, and let her believe you're taking her there to pick out some earrings? When the sales person brings out the ring selection instead (or the ring you've already chosen), prepare for the biggest smile you've ever seen. Choose a store in another city (Chicago, Boston, Atlanta) for an even bigger surprise, and a getaway opportunity.
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On a Plane or Helicopter
Any flight attnedant or pilot would be happy to help facilitate a special request like this. Spring for first class (including on a short flight) if you want an even more indulgent experience, or choose a city or spectacular scenery for a helicopter ride. When she accepts, you'll have a memorable view to go along with your happy moment.
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In a Spectacular Hotel
Whatever she she loves most - an intimate boutique hotel in a big city, a lodge with roaring fires, a tropical oceanfront room, or a vintage motel on Route 66 - take her there for the most important question of her life. Then you have a fantastic place to return to, for a romantic rendezvous.
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In a Horse-Drawn Carriage
Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans, Central Park . . . there's nothing more romantic than a private, cozy, horse-drawn carriage. Snuggle with your girl under a blanket then really warm her heart with the big question. But remember - wherever you choose to take the next step, you're making an amazing holiday memory for the two of you. Cheers!
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About Libby McMillan
A longtime travel journalist, Libby chose her beautiful city after a nationwide search for a new hometown. Greenville's amazing downtown, four mild seasons, varied terrain, friendly residents and countless nearby waterfalls made it a winner.
Libby previously spent 20 years in Florida, what she calls “the only place in the world where you drive north to reach the South.”
An avid college football fan, Libby has deep ties to the University of Oklahoma but graduated from rival Texas. She’s lived in Austin, Boston, Nashville, San Francisco and Captiva Island, Florida, including 4 happy years on a houseboat.
Read more about Libby McMillan here.
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