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It's a leap year, when, according to tradition, women can get down on bended knee and ask their dithering partner to take their hand in marriage.

Today is 29 February 2012 and the World Travel Awards (WTA) has highlighted the ten most romantic spots on earth for the fairer sex to pop the question, with good old Yorkshire coming in at number 6:

1. Taj Mahal, India
2. Lewa Downs, Kenya
3. Antarctica
4. Rialto Bridge, Venice
5. Iguazu Falls, Argentina
6. Roseberry Topping, Yorkshire
7. Sahara Desert, Morocco
8. The Pitons, St Lucia
9. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
10. Snowshill, Cotswolds, UK

Manon Han, Executive Vice President, WTA, says: "Proposing to your loved one is always going to be a nerve-wracking moment, especially with the added pressure of being a lady. But choosing a fitting location can go a long way in swaying the outcome favourably."

"We have chosen destinations that range from the fail-safe classics to some off-beat surprises. For the traditionalists, the Taj Mahal or the Sahara should bag your man. Meanwhile the Kate and Prince William effect has led to Lewa Downs making it into our hotlist. But if you like the beauty of the countryside, Yorkshire has some stunning areas and great views," she adds.