While navigating whitewater rapids in Turrialba, Costa Rica

( Marco Simoni )

Yes, love is a battlefield. So why prep him for a lifetime of marital bliss by heading to the Costa Rican mountains and proposing while navigating Class II and III rapids down the Pejibaye River? A hotspot for whitewater rafting, the nearby Pacuare River even served as the hosting grounds for last year’s World Rafting Championship. Think of it this way: if he faints with surprise, at least he’ll be safely secured in a lifejacket.

To relax after the shock, settle in at Turrialba’s Hacienda Tayutic, a romantic and private boutique hotel that features just five guestrooms, a gourmet restaurant, a swimming pool and new spa; lush gardens and a macadamia nut, sugarcane and coffee plantation; and great views of the constantly rumbling and fuming Turrialba Volcano – Costa Rica’s most active volcano.

Rates start at $295 per night (low season; includes breakfast and snacks each day). For more information or to book, www.tayutic.com or call (506) 2538-1717.