{"id":95243,"date":"2020-02-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/best-places-to-propose\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:56:13","slug":"best-places-to-propose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/best-places-to-propose\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Best Places to Propose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February means taking a comprehensive look at the most romantic destinations in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the month of love, where all the world is rosy and congratulations are perpetually in order. Where the sound of wedding bells permeates the air with gusto, and confectioners everywhere saddle up to prepare wedding treats with aplomb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019ve decided to go to the chapel and get married?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you should take that dream trip and celebrate your milestone somewhere absolutely amazing. The question is, where?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look no further. We\u2019ve curated the ultimate list of the five best places to propose to make your hunt for the perfect engagement that much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Most Romantic Destinations to Propose<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80787 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/BoraBora_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"five best places to propose\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your travel dreams take wing as you\u2019re greeted by a stunning palette of white sand complemented by indigo and turquoise waters. Stay in a bungalow for two situated right on a coral reef and be surrounded by the sight, smell and sound of an azure beach. Dig into island life and go scuba diving, jet-skiing, hiking, parasailing and more. Mix it up with lazy, sunkissed days spent toasting to a travel dream come true before popping the big question. Why not take the ring along with you on a moonlit beach stroll before checking out the thriving nightlife <strong>Bora Bora<\/strong> is known for in celebration? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/bora-bora\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book those flights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay: <\/b>Bora Bora offers many great <a href=\"https:\/\/hotel.travelstart.com\/destinations\/bora-bora\/hub.aspx\">hotels<\/a>. Take your pick!<\/p>\n<p><b>Average spend per day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> R2,006. Price of accommodation not included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go hiking, parasailing, scuba diving, jet-skiing and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cape Town, South Africa<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/CapeTown_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"five best places to propose\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the iconic <strong>Atlantic Seaboard<\/strong> stretching for what feels like ages, world-class accommodation and some of the most scenic spots to experience, it&#8217;s no small wonder why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-cape-town\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is considered one of the most romantic destinations in the world. With no shortage of breath-taking things to get up to, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to start your ever after. Take in one of Cape Town\u2019s many sought-after beaches or take a stroll along <strong>Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens<\/strong>\u2019 renowned canopy walkway, the <strong>Boomslang<\/strong>. If that doesn&#8217;t tickle your fancy, catch an open-air movie at the bustling <strong>V&amp;A Waterfront<\/strong> or simply cycle side by side along the <strong>Seapoint Promenade<\/strong>. With Cape Town as your backdrop, the proposal possibilities are endless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/suppliers\/twelve-apostles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 12 Apostles Hotel &amp; Spa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Average spend per day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> R1,400. Price of hotel not included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beaches, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Winelands and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Sonoma, California<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Sonoma_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"five best places to propose\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calling all wine lovers! How about proposing among the vineyards of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/california\/flights\">California<\/a>? Imagine meandering through majestic wine farms beneath a pink and purple-tinted\u00a0 <strong>California<\/strong> sky. Treat yourselves to stunning scenery, wine tasting, scrumptious food and more when you book an unforgettable trip to good ole\u2019 Cali. Get a healthy dose of culture when you book a winery tour and check out the history of what makes this wine country so unbelievably special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MacArthur Place Inn &amp; Spa<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Average spend per day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> R2,641. Price of hotel not included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wine tasting, food trips, wine tours and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Knysna, South Africa<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Knysna_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"five best places to propose\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the picturesque Western Cape Province of South Africa, no place quite encompasses dreamy proposal ambience like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/knysna\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knysna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This quaint, seaside village comes with the kind of lagoon travel dreams are made of as well as a very unique accommodation option. The <strong>Phantom Forest Eco Reserve<\/strong> provides a luxury treehouse experience well worth booking the flight for you and your sweetheart. Explore the <strong>Knysna lagoon<\/strong>, indulge in delicious seafood or get up close to dolphins by day, and sleep among the treetops by night. We think Knysna is well-deserving of a spot on the list of the best places to propose in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Phantom Forest Eco Reserve\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Average spend per day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> R2,200. Price of Eco Reserve not included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Knysna Lagoon boat cruising, dolphin watching, Knysna Elephant Park<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Paris, France<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Paris_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"five best places to propose\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard not to think romance when one thinks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-paris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From classic movies like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casablanca <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to more recent additions like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Kiss<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s not difficult to see why <strong>Paris<\/strong> has always been considered the birthplace of epic love stories. Besides the fact that Paris is definitely one of the best places to propose, you can couple it with some bucket-list-worthy activities. Check out the <strong>Louvre<\/strong>, catch a show at the <strong>Moulin Rouge<\/strong>, walk along the <strong>Seine River<\/strong> and, of course, picnic by the <strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong>. We recommend popping the question over French wine and pastries while taking in this majestic ode to France.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.travelstart.com\/hotel\/fr\/da-vinci.en-gb.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00f4tel Da Vinci &amp; Spa<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Average spend per day: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R2,681. Price of hotel not included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Louvre, Moulin Rouge, The Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles and\u00a0 more<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it, the top five best places to propose in 2020. Go ahead, dust off that passport, book that flight, pack those bags and start your bliss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to propose? Where are you dreaming of popping the question? Drop us a line in the comments and let us know your thoughts. Don\u2019t forget to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/sign-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep on top of flight deals, sales and promotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also never too early to start planning that honeymoon. Have a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/promotions-specials\/holiday-packages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday packages <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and secure your slice of paradise fast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart will not be held liable for loss or inconvenience resulting from the use of out-dated or incorrectly noted information.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February means taking a comprehensive look at the most romantic destinations in the world.\u00a0 Welcome to the month of love, where all the world is rosy and congratulations are perpetually in order. 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