MEDIA RELEASE 26 January 2011

Top Spots to Pop the Question This Valentines Day

The perfect proposal will be different for everyone and choosing the ideal scenario may be the biggest challenge.

An increasing number of couples are getting engaged during a romantic getaway, with several choosing a tropical island or coastal scene as the destination for the special moment together.

Flight Centre has compiled the following list, which highlights five great proposal destinations, with top holiday packages to match.

Five of the Best Proposal Destinations

1. MELBOURNE

Melbourne has an air of sophistication and a romantic charm to it. Spoil your Valentine with a hot air balloon trip over Melbourne as the sunrises or ride the world's only moving tramcar restaurant together for dinner or indulge in the Yarra Valley wine country.

Flight Centre has Melbourne Valentines holidays including return airfares and two nights five-star accommodation in a deluxe king room from $1,289* ex Auckland, $1,375* ex Wellington or $1,075* ex Christchurch per person, twin share.

Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until 11 February 2011. Travel from 11 - 13 February 2011.

2. RAROTONGA AND AITUTAKI

Sway together under the coconut trees while standing on the soft white sand beaches of Rarotonga and Aitutaki. No distractions, no stress and complete romance on the island of Aitutaki, making it the ideal place to pop the big question.

Flight Centre has Rarotonga and Aitutaki Valentines holidays including return airfares, four nights five-star accommodation on Rarotonga with breakfast daily, domestic flights to Aitutaki, three nights five-star accommodation on Aitutaki with breakfast daily, airport transfers and NZD100 food and beverage credit per room at each resort from $2,759* ex Auckland or $3,059* ex Wellington or Christchurch per person, twin share.

*Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until 11 February 2011. Travel from 1 February - 30 June 2011.

3. FIJI

Kiss your Valentine this February on a pristine coral coastline with a tropical sunset backdrop for the ultimate proposal in Fiji. Spoil yourselves at the World Travel Award 2010 winning Vatulele Resort. Complete privacy, crystal clear waters, Vatulele has been described as somewhere between five-star and heaven!

Flight Centre has Fiji Valentines holidays including return airfares, two nights five-star accommodation in Denarau, domestic flights, private transfers and five nights five-star accommodation on Vatulele Island Resort with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from $4,355* ex Auckland, or $4,515* ex Wellington or Christchurch per person, twin share.

*Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until 11 February 2011. Travel from 1 February - 31 March 2011.

4.VENICE

Sip on great wine, eat amazing cuisine and soak up the atmosphere in one of the world's most romantic cities. With so many beautiful bridges throughout this city on water, Venice has an abundance of choice for places to drop on bended knee for your Valentine.

Flight Centre has Venice Valentines holidays including return airfares, three nights accommodation with buffet breakfast and a gondola serenade from $2,629* ex Auckland or Christchurch per person, twin share.

Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until 6 February 2011. Travel from 1 - 24 February 2011. For Wellington prices, call 0800 427 555.

5. BALI

Seminyak is synonymous for upmarket luxury and is the perfect place in Bali to gaze into your loved one's eyes. Bask in the sun while swaying in a hammock and soaking up the Balinese culture at this romantic holiday hideaway.

Flight Centre has Bali Valentines holidays including return airfares, seven nights four-star accommodation in Seminyak in a pool villa with breakfast daily, complimentary daily afternoon tea, complimentary shuttle to Kuta twice daily, two complimentary bottles of water daily, turndown gift and 24 hour butler service from $2,149* ex Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch per person, twin share.

Price subject to availability. Valid for sales until 7 February 2011. Travel from 1 - 24 February 2011.

For further details and bookings, contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555 or visit www.flightcentre.co.nz

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