Valentine’s Day is known as the day of love and romance, so it makes sense that you’re thinking about surprising your partner by asking the big question. Ideally, you want to propose somewhere that has a sentimental meaning to you as a couple, perhaps where you went on your first date, or a holiday location you find yourself returning to year after year, but if you don’t have anywhere that stands out or you’d like to add some sentimental value to a new location, here’s our top 3 picks: <br> <br>
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Central Park, New York
<br> <br> When people go to propose in New York, you tend to think of the Empire State Building with its picturesque views over the city, but to get away from all the tourists you can head to central park and find Bow Bridge. This 60ft bridge spans over Central Park Lake and is a well-known romantic spot, perfect for a proposal. <br> <br> If Bow Bridge isn’t your thing, perhaps embrace the historical side and enjoy a carriage ride, with prices starting at $120 USD for 30 minutes, they offer the option to customise your carriage ride how you’d like if you are planning on proposing. <br> <br> If your partner has the post-Christmas blues and is already counting down the days until 25th December 2023, New York is great place to be in February. With temperatures ranging on average between 6 degrees Celsius and –2 degrees Celsius, and the potential of a little flurry of snow too! The best bit is, because the weather is colder the Central Park Ice Rink is still open until mid-March. You could book to take your partner for an ice skate and pop the question once you’re off, or if you’re feeling brave pop the question on the rink! <br> <br> If you’re looking for a bite to eat before or after you’ve popped the question, there is two Le Pain Quotidien café's in Central Park, serving breakfast and lunch foods like sandwiches and soup as well as a nice cup of coffee or tea. <br> <br>
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Plaza de España, Spain
<br> <br> Based in Seville which is in the south of Spain you can find Plaza de España. Built in 1928, it’s a landmark example of Regionalism architecture, mixing elements of multiple Spanish architecture movements including Baroque, Renaissance and Moorish revivals. <br> <br> What does this mean for your proposal plans? Think renaissance, grand and royal. <br> <br> The grounds are home to multiple attractions, like Monte Gurugú, Glorieta de los Hermanos Machado and Gustavo Adolfo Becquer Monument, it’s easy to make this a day trip of adventure and sight-seeing. We’d strongly recommend for the most romantic and magical feeling to stick around until at least sunset, which is around 6:20pm. <br> <br> The best part about proposing here, entry is free! The grounds are open all day and you can come and go as you please, meaning there is no time limits. If something isn’t going to plan or timings are off, it’s no big deal – as stress-free of a proposal as you can get. <br> <br> While you wait for the sunset to roll around, you can book onto a Cyclotour in and around Seville, and have the option of your electric bikes, segways, and even a bike-cart! <br> <br> Since this is a big day for you both (not that the other person knows this yet!) book a table at Ispal Restaurante to celebrate them saying yes. This Michelin star restaurant serves Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine and would be a dinner to remember, and dinner with a drink is around €99 per person. <br> <br>
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Hanegi Park, Tokyo, Japan
<br> <br> Japan is known for many things, but its iconic cherry blossoms definitely are one of the most famous. But, did you know that the cherry blossoms aren’t the only event of the year of this nature. From mid-February to late March you can enjoy the plum blossoms or ume in a lot of Japanese parks. These Japanese plum blossoms represent vitality, hope, and renewal. <br> <br> Hanegi Park in Tokyo hosts an annual Plum Blossom Festival surrounded by their 650 plum trees. The festival boasts plum themed goodies to buy and eat, as well as performances throughout. <br> <br> With gorgeous views of pink and white petals surrounding the park, Hanegi Park has been voted one of the top three destinations in Japan to enjoy the plum blossom season. <br> <br> Out of the three proposals here this will be the most laid back of the bunch, with mother nature handling the scenery and setting for you. We’d recommend setting a camera up to capture the moment as you never know what will happen! The wind could blow at just the right moment and give you the perfect backdrop of floating petals. <br> <br> You can pick yourself up a tripod from Amazon that comes with a phone mount for £16.99, or if you want to trust a professional you can hire a Tokyo-based photographer from Local Lens from $225 USD. Don’t forget to load and spend from your Caxton currency card to get a great rate on your USD! <br> <br> Once your partner has said yes and you’ve got all the stunning photos and videos you want to take, you can make your way to Ise Sueyoshi where you can enjoy traditional Japanese food and culture, as well as great service. <br> <br>
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