| Every four years, February 29 appears on the | | | | the water as it rushes downward. |
| calendar and is traditionally the day when women | | | | Treat him to a trip in a hot air balloon over Lake |
| can propose marriage. This custom dates from | | | | Tahoe, California, and propose as you float gently |
| fifth-century Ireland, when the rules of courtship | | | | above the beautiful lake and take in the incredible |
| were stricter. Since many women were waiting | | | | views. |
| too long for proposals, St. Patrick is said to have | | | | For a year round warm weather proposal |
| granted this dispensation to them to speed up the | | | | destination head for the Florida Keys. Key West, |
| process. And this quaint custom comes into | | | | Florida, is the perfect place to be at the end of |
| effect again in 2008, as it is a leap year. | | | | the day. A proposal here, as the sun sets over |
| If you are planning on "tying the knot" in Leap | | | | the sea, will be a memorable start to the rest of |
| year here are ten top places in the USA where | | | | your lives together. |
| you can pop the question. | | | | The picturesque 80-foot-tall Wailua Falls, on Kauai, |
| Arizona's star natural attraction, The Grand | | | | in the Hawaii Islands, are a dream come true, |
| Canyon, offers plenty of proposal options, from a | | | | when it comes to marriage proposals. You can |
| magnificent lookout, to a hot-air balloon or | | | | propose at the scenic overlook or take the path |
| helicopter ride. | | | | down to pool below, to swim in the cool mountain |
| What about the Big Apple? For a proposal with an | | | | water together. |
| incredible view, either take the elevator or climb | | | | Inspiration Point, at the Grand Teton National Park, |
| the 1,860 steps to the 102nd floor of the Empire | | | | in Wyoming, with its awesome view, would be a |
| State Building in New York City. Try to make it | | | | breathtaking spot for your proposal. The Point is |
| on a clear day, when you can see for almost 80 | | | | reached crossing Jenny Lake boat and then hiking |
| miles, or on a clear night, when the city lights will | | | | up the Cascade Canyon Trail. |
| provide a romantic backdrop for your proposal. | | | | At St. John, on the US Virgin Islands, Honeymoon |
| New York City is arguably at its most romantic, | | | | Beach hosts proposals galore. The question can be |
| when viewed from a horse-drawn carriage in | | | | written in the sand on the beach or on a diver's |
| Central Park. Featured in countless movies, the | | | | board during an underwater adventure. |
| carriages start at Central Park South, between | | | | And finally, don't wait to get lucky on the Las |
| Fifth and Sixth Avenues, at 59th Street. | | | | Vegas Strip, Nevada, just claim your prize with a |
| The magnificent Bridal Veil Falls at Niagara Falls, in | | | | marriage proposal on a gondola ride at The |
| New York State, is a dramatic location to tell him | | | | Venetian, or during dinner at the Eiffel Tower at |
| how much you love him. Then pop the question | | | | Paris, Las Vegas. |
| as you marvel at the sheer power and beauty of | | | | |