Coolest places to propose in the Caribbean
If you share a passion for the greens with your other half, Anguilla’s only 18-hole Greg Norman-designed course is the ideal perch for a proposal
You can do it the old fashioned way, on one knee; the new age-y way, using the hashtag #marry me; or you could ditch the predictable and go for something unique. Here are inspired ideas for popping the question in the Caribbean that go way beyond bling in a box and breakfast in bed.
Tee for two: Anguilla
Greeted by vistas of St. Martin and the Caribbean Sea, popping the question at the CuisinArt Golf Club may not improve your game but it will earn you full marks for trying. If you share a passion for the greens with your other half, Anguilla’s only 18-hole Greg Norman-designed course is the ideal perch for a proposal. Picturesque spots include at the sand dunes that frame the drive at 16th hole or at the fairway on the 18th hole that dips 40 feet to green shrubbery. If you score with a hole-in-one, celebrate in a swank suite at the CuisinArt Resort and with a couple’s massage in the Venus Spa. cuisinartresort.com
Skim the waves: St. Maarten
Skimming the ocean blue on a catamaran called Tango is picture-perfect for asking the big question. A two-hour sail past Mullet Bay, Cupecoy (the only au naturel beach on the Dutch side) and Long Baie which is home to the turtle nesting station, spells romance on the waves. Boat bartenders pour plenty of rum punch and with the sail kept at a leisurely pace, there’s plenty of time along the way to get cozy. For true sailing fans, the 34th running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is March 6-9. stmaarten-activities.com
Sway to the beat: Curacao
More than a century old, the Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad is described as the “Swinging Old Lady.” Supported by 16 pontoon boats, it’s the only wooden floating bridge that swings in the world and a magnet for romantics who come from all corners of the planet to pose for snaps. Restored to all its glory, it offers proposal-worthy vistas of Willemstad that are sure to put any sweetie in the mood. curacao.com
Saddle up: Jamaica
Riding a horse into the sea is the stuff of romance novels and Horseback Ride ‘n’ Swim is the perfect opportunity for a splashy proposal. On a gentle mare or a serene stallion, riders keep an unhurried pace along back-country trails, through the rainforest, up a cliff and for a dash in the Caribbean Sea. For proposal-givers who might not want an audience, Island Routes will arrange private trots. islandroutes.com
No Oscar the Grouches: Jamaica and Turks & Caicos
For a hopeful groom with a playful side, proposing in the gracious company of the Sesame Street super heroes might ease the jitters. With Big Bird, Cookie Monster or Elmo at your side, popping the big question during a Sesame Street Stage Show at a Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos and Jamaica will warm any heart. beaches.com
In the shade: St. Kitts
Serenity rules under the shade of the giant 350-year-old Saman tree at Romney Manor. With a storied past, the manor was once owned by Sam Jefferson II, the great-great-great- (that’s three greats) grandfather of Thomas Jefferson and was the first estate on the island to emancipate the slaves. There’s plenty of green space under the branches for an intimate moment with your significant other and if all goes as planned; a trinket to celebrate is just inside at the adjacent Caribelle Batik shop. caribellebatikstkitts.com
Good luck: Bermuda
As Bermudian as a rum swizzle and the Triangle, the many moon gates that dot the island are primo for proposals. As the story goes, a sea captain built the first one in 1860 after seeing one in China with a sloping roof that represented the half-moon of the summer sky. Walking through one of these circular stone structures that are decorated with bright blooms is said to bring long life and a bright future. gotobermuda.com
