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  • The poetry-inspiring scenery of California's Big Sur, the 90-mile stretch of...

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    The poetry-inspiring scenery of California's Big Sur, the 90-mile stretch of California Highway 1 that runs from Carmel to San Simeon, is a perfect location to propose. The rugged coastline, with rocky cliffs on one side and the imposing Santa Lucia mountains on the other, makes it an ideal location.

  • Combine a view of the Columbus Circle entrance to the...

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    Combine a view of the Columbus Circle entrance to the park with legendary chef Thomas Keller's spectacular food, and you've got Per Se, a Manhattan perch that perfectly suits your purpose. When you speak to a reservationist (two months in advance is recommended), ask for a park-view table near the fireplace, and mention your plans. The price tag: Per Se's nine-course, market-driven degustation menu costs $325 per person, without wine. (Service is included.) For a less expensive option, try a spot that's smack in the middle of the park: the Loeb Boathouse Lakeside Restaurant, where entrees are in the $30 range.

  • The magnificent volcanic peaks known as the Pitons, a UNESCO...

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    The magnificent volcanic peaks known as the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are among the most arresting natural sights you'll see in the Caribbean. Soaring almost 3,000 feet out of the ocean, these forest-swathed wonders can be seen from many points on St. Lucia. Settle into an oceanfront cottage in the island's iconic resort, Viceroy Sugar Beach, set between the twin peaks, and take advantage of the resort's Dine Anywhere, Anytime service. Staff members can set up a romantic dinner for two on the sunset deck or a Champagne toast on the pier.  The price tag: Beachfront bungalows at Viceroy Sugar Beach start at $1,100.

  • A sunset sail around the motus of Bora Bora is the...

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    A sunset sail around the motus of Bora Bora is the perfect backdrop for popping the question. Staff members at Le Meridien Bora Bora can arrange for couples to take a sunset tour of the lagoon aboard one of its pirogues, traditional Polynesian boats made from a local wood called vaimere.  The price tag: A 90-minute private sunset tour costs around $370, including two cocktails. Overwater bungalows at Le Meridien Bora Bora start at $775 per night.

  • Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent can custom-build a Kenya safari...

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    Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent can custom-build a Kenya safari experience to include a sunrise balloon ride over the Mara. A&K recommends Governors' Camp's Balloon Safaris, which take off from the heart of the Mara game reserve and end with a magical breakfast out on the distant plains. The price tag: A one-hour balloon ride followed by a Champagne breakfast and game drive runs about $440 per person. A&K's Kenya Safari in Style costs $8,295 per person for 10 days (not including airfare). For a less expensive option, try South Africa in the off-season (May through July). At Samara Private Game Reserve, a suite facing the plains costs around $172 a person per night during those months.

  • Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has plenty of noteworthy historic sites, but...

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    Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has plenty of noteworthy historic sites, but few can beat the Mayan archaeological site at Tulum for sheer, high-drama beauty. Set on a grassy clifftop above an azure Caribbean Sea, the sunbaked remains of this pre-Columbian city — built in what's known as the Mayan post-classic period, around the 13th century — include a dramatic castillo set prettily on the edge of a 12-meter limestone cliff. Afterward, follow the winding staircase down to the postcard-perfect white-sand beach below, and take your first dip together as an engaged couple. The price tag: Entry to the site costs around $2 per person. Visit in the early morning to avoid the crowds.

  • Head to the top of The Shard, the city's newest...

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    Head to the top of The Shard, the city's newest iconic landmark, for an unbeatable vista. The View From the Shard stays open until midnight and even has an on-site marriage proposal concierge service to tailor a unique proposal experience for couples. Once the deal is sealed with a kiss (and a selfie), celebrate over bubbles at the Lanson Champagne Bar. The Price Tag: Admission to The View From The Shard costs $37 per person; $48 with Champagne.

  • Despite its name, the Pont Neuf ("New Bridge") is the...

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    Despite its name, the Pont Neuf ("New Bridge") is the oldest standing bridge on the Seine River, and it has been an assignation point for lovers since the first stone was laid in 1578. The bridge is at its most alluring at sunset. The best part? It's totally free!

  • Set on the steep southern slopes beneath Prague's legendary castle,...

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    Set on the steep southern slopes beneath Prague's legendary castle, and dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, the Southern Gardens were restored just a few years ago to their original glory. Just try gazing over the red rooftops of Prague from the terrace or wandering beneath the Renaissance loggia with its frescoes of Pompeii without falling even more in love.  The price tag: Admission to the castle costs around $14 per person.

  • Venice, with its narrow cobblestone streets, graceful palazzi, sleek gondolas...

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    Venice, with its narrow cobblestone streets, graceful palazzi, sleek gondolas and, of course, Casanova, is a time-honored setting for love. And the Venetian island of Giudecca has always had extra-special appeal for lovers, given its panoramic vistas of the lagoon, including the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco. For the ultimate Giudeccan excursion, book a room in the lagoon-front 15th-century Palazzo Vendramin — a wing of the posh Belmond Hotel Cipriani that offers ultra-romantic rooms, unrivaled privacy and incredible, uninterrupted views of St. Mark's Basin and the lagoon. The price tag: A lagoon-view junior suite in the Vendramin starts at $3,910. For more affordable Venetian views, check into the Cipriani's neighbor on Giudecca, the more contemporary Hilton Molino Stucky, a converted flour mill with a killer rooftop pool. Lagoon view suites start at $350.

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So you’ve found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Now the next thing to figure out is where you want to pop the question. Here is a list of the most romantic locations around the world to propose to someone, according to Travel + Leisure. Get a ring, practice your speech and wait for those wedding bells!