What Countries Are Popular for Engagements?
So, you’re finally ready to pop the question to your long-term partner, and you’re searching for the perfect place to do it? Let’s face it nobody wants to settle for a generic setting, as the one thing that an epic proposal has is a unique location varying from places of natural beauty, concrete jungles, and ancient wonders.
Despite being vastly different, each country promises you and your partner an unforgettable setting to commemorate your love for each other. But how do you choose one? Fortunately, the travel experts at Audley Travel have outlined some of the world’s top destinations for getting down on one knee below, including New York City (USA), Brazil, and Egypt.
They also recount some of the best places to propose in each location and real-life stories of proposals that they helped turn from an idea into reality. Continue reading to gain inspiration for your marriage proposal and the types of memories you and your partner could create in some of the most awe-inspiring places worldwide
Bending The Knee In Brazil
As discussed in our introduction, this location makes for a memorable proposal. If you and your partner aren’t the sorts who’d opt for a concrete jungle or ancient wonder setting, you could consider bending the knee in a tropical paradise like Brazil.
Very few things can rival the beauty of the natural world, and fortunately, a trip to Brazil has no shortage. Nestled in the country’s heart, Rio de Janeiro, you can find hundreds of destinations that’ll make your knee itch to bend just by casting your eyes over them.
Whether you’d like to make the upwards journey to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, hike to the tops of Mount Sugarloaf, or cruise down the Amazon River, there are many destinations rich in architectural and natural goodness to choose from when proposing to your loved one in Brazil.
If you’re after something particularly unique for your Brazilian proposal setting, consider drawing inspiration from Audley Travel client Angela Taylor Robinson, whose partner got down on one knee at Iguaçu Falls, only a short trip from their accommodation at the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.
Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iguaçu Falls is known for its two-hundred and seventy-five separate cascades, which makes it one of the most potent waterfalls worldwide, not to mention the captivating view – how could you not say ‘yes’?
As you can imagine, this also makes it a top-rated tourist destination, so staying close like Angela and her partner did is recommended to beat the crowds and have exclusive access to the viewing platform for your proposal.
Proposing With Pyramids In Egypt
Dating back to the ancient times of the Pharaohs, Egypt is one of the most sought-after destinations worldwide due to the wealth of tourist attractions, historical treasures, and stunning locations that would make for a unique place to bend the knee.
Whether you’d prefer to woo your future fiancé with a cruise down the Nile River, a tour of the ancient pyramids of Giza, or a candlelit meal while watching the sunset over Luxor – there are endless proposal-worthy destinations for you to choose from when visiting Egypt.
However, suppose you’d like to go beyond the obvious. In that case, you could consider heading the advice of Emma Thomas, an Egypt specialist who, having had the pleasure of living in Egypt, has been able to make a few non-obvious proposal destination suggestions for her clients.
One such suggestion was a romantic dinner at the beautiful Mena House Hotel in Cairo, where the couple stayed. Featuring a breathtaking backdrop of the pyramids behind the happy couple, it was a one-of-a-kind moment when the proposal was made.
Getting Hitched In New York City
If you’re psyching yourself up to ask your partner one of the most critical questions of your life, and you want to ensure that the setting is filled with culture, history, and romance, then look no further than New York City.
Whether you’d like to make your proposal as big as the city itself and pop the question at one of New York’s most iconic tourist attractions like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, or the Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room situated on the sixty-fifth floor, there are plenty of options.
Or, if you’d prefer to remain at ground level and get hitched during a gondola ride across Central Park Lake, take a stroll in New York’s Botanical Gardens, or a story-book proposal at Belvedere Castle. There are proposal-worthy destinations everywhere you turn in the Big Apple.
However, if you’d like a proposal backdrop that oozes New York luxe and old Hollywood glamour, consider taking a leaf out of USA travel specialist Dean Westbrook’s client’ book. They got down on one knee in Tiffany & Co.’s iconic store in midtown Manhattan.
Being a big fan of the cult classic film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ starring the legendary Audrey Hepburn, Westbrook’s client was utterly star-struck when her partner surprised her out of the blue (pun intended!), and they chose a ring together right there and then.