First things first, the beauty of a proposal is the surprise factor. If you decide to propose, make sure that she (it can be a ?he? too; but for ease of writing, we'll stick to ?she?) knows nothing about it. Actually, most of the time, she will have a doubt and that is part of the magic too. Don't spill the beans even if you know that she has found out. It is all part of the age old glitz of romance, and that is why it is all so special. Once you decide on when you are going to ask the question, the next thing that you need to finalize is about the ring. We won't worry too much about that, as diamonds on web (www.diamondsonweb.com) has the best options at the best prices, and you can even design your own totally customized ring right there online. We won't even bother comparing other Sites and Offers with what diamonds on web has in store for you. You can find out for yourself.

Coming to the actual title of this article, what are the best places for a proposal. Now, we are not talking about places like in Paris or Rome (they are fabulous places too, and some very special proposals and engagements happen in those places), but ordinary places which we visit everyday, but don't realize that they are the perfect environs for asking a special question.

Here are some of the most popular ones.

-Coffee Shops ? These are popular not just in our country, but the world over for proposals. If you think Paris, the highest number of proposals in Paris happen at the Coffee shops on the sidewalks adjoining the Eiffel tower and the Louvre. There is some unspeakable magic in coffee shops on side walks

? whether they are in Paris or in any other city. If you plan to go down on one knee, make sure that the coffee shop is certainly outdoors. You will certainly receive a spontaneous applause (provided the coffee shop is popular). Even a Starbucks would do. And to make the occasion extra special and memorable, choose a coffee shop that you both frequent together. Since you visit regularly, your beau would not expect that you will propose, and that adds to the surprise element.

-Cable Cars / Ferris wheels ? If you live in an area which has a cable car running somewhere, or if you can plan a visit to someplace where skiing is popular, you should make use of that opportunity to propose in a cable car ? where only the two of you are in. There is something strangely special about proposing while suspended midway in the air. If you don't have access to a cable car, get into a Ferris wheel and pop the question when you are at the highest point. No wonder that the London Eye has become such a popular proposal place!

-Boats / Rafts ? Like proposing while in mid air, there is something special about proposing while surrounded by water on all sides. Don't spoil the magic by going on a yacht or a cruise line ? yes, those are ok too, but a small boat would be much better. Make sure that you choose this only if you both are comfortable in the water. If one of you has a phobia of water, you will only be spoiling the occasion. The same holds true for a Ferris wheel too. If you are worried about heights, skip the Ferris wheel.

Apart from these, street corners, plazas, parks, swimming pools, kitchens (yes!), restaurants, museums and malls are all popular options to propose. What is to be ensured is that the place is someplace close to where you live, or someplace which you cross each day (or each week). Each time you both pass by, you feel extra special and it feels nice.

Depending on the place, choose a ring suitable to the occasion. You can browse from a wide range of rings online and you will certainly get them at better prices than at your local jewelers.

Happy proposing!