Life in New York is often seen as a hectic blur of movement: not so any more. You and your sweetie can choose the best of possible options and make the most of NY to take your love story forward.

Set against the backdrop of the Manhattan Skyline, the Empire State Building has beckoned many a romantic to pop the question atop its dizzying heights. Following the lead of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in "Sleepless in Seattle," lovers meet with true Hollywood pizzazz. With the lights of the glorious city of New York below and the crisp air of romance encompassing one, this is a feast for the eyes, even if you are on a "blind" date.

New York…the Big Apple is a place that can turn even the biggest skeptic into a believer in romance. If heights are not your thing, you can get cozy by snuggling together in a carriage ride through Central Park or saddle a horse for a sprint through the park's picturesque winding paths. You can even pack a picnic to romance your love by the lake. However, be warned, it will be hard to stay firmly on the ground - Cupid could not have found a more enchanting landscape.

If you are a true-blue romantic, nothing will cause more of a lump in your throat than Lady Liberty herself. Standing tall, a promise of freedom to all who seek it, The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of love set free. One must not miss a ride on the Staten Island Ferry against the canvas of the setting sun. Better still is to watch the sun set a warm glow over the East River from the Brooklyn Bridge, conjuring up unmatched artists' impressions of romance.

For the daredevil romantic, there is always the option of tying the knot in a balloon ride over Niagara Falls, located several hours west of New York City. However, the lily-livered can choose from among the many wedding chapels, a safer distance from the falls. The Maid of the Mist boat tour will bring you up close and personal with the falls, leaving you both awestruck- a surefire way to romance your love. If the way to your sweetie's heart is through the stomach, New York boasts of a myriad different ways to tickle the palette. Besides the food, cozying up together by a fireplace helps turn up the heat and lends to that perfect blend of romance.

Should your date be the kind that believes that life is a stage and each one plays a part, may we suggest an evening at a Broadway play? Perhaps "Beauty and the Beast," or "Phantom of the Opera," could set the stage for a rather romantic overture.

Life in New York is often seen as a hectic blur of movement: not so any more. You and your sweetie can choose the best of possible options and make the most of NY to take your love story forward.