Rio Chico by Sandals Resorts, the setting for Ben’s proposal to Lauren on ABC’s The Bachelor season 20 finale (Sandals Resorts)

The Bachelor finale took place at Rio Chico, by Sandals Resort in Jamaica. Ben met the Lauren and JoJo at this private gated estate in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The estate is surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees and streams fed from Dunn’s River. This beachfront estate has six bedrooms and comes with a butler, chef, sous chef and housekeeping services. Rates start at $55,000 a week.  Interested in proposing marriage where Ben got down on one knee? Sandals has a Proposal in Paradise package for $2,000 at the Rio Chico, by Sandals and the Sandals Royal Plantation where he stayed in the Fantasy Suite.

Rio Chico by Sandals Resorts

Rio Chico by Sandals Resorts was where The Bachelor Finale was filmed.

Ben Higgin’s Room at Rio Chico by Sandals Resorts

THE BACHELOR – “Episode 2010” – The compelling live three-hour television event will begin with America watching along with the studio audience as Ben Higgin’s journey to find love comes to its astonishing conclusion. The Bachelor prepares to make one of the most difficult choices of this life, having narrowed down the field to two women – Jo Jo and Lauren B.- both of whom he told that he loved them. Who does Ben, after much soul-searching, see as his future wife? The finale was on MONDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Matt Dunn)
BEN HIGGINS

JoJo waits for Ben , (ABC/Matt Dunn)

Jo Jo waits to see if Ben Higgins will propose to her. (ABC/Matt Dunn)

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BEN HIGGINS, JOJO

In the above video from The Bachelor Finale, Ben tells JoJo that he has made another choice. JoJo is devastated when she realizes that Ben is not going to propose to her.

JoJo goes home, crushed that she was not Ben’s choice.

Lauren B. waits to see if she will get engaged. (ABC/Matt Dunn)

Ben Higgins got down on one knee and proposed to Lauren (ABC/Matt Dunn)

By the way, for anyone interested in proposing marriage where Ben got down on one knee, Sandals has a Proposal in Paradise package for $2,000 at the Rio Chico, by Sandals and the Sandals Royal Plantation where he stayed in the Fantasy Suite.

Lauren B and Ben Higgins embrace. (ABC/Matt Dunn)

Here’s the video of Ben proposing to Lauren.

Ben proposed to Lauren again in front of the studio audience during the finale episode of The Bachelor.

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Caila and Ben  went rafting on Martha Brae River by day. They had romantic moments on the beach, and it really bothered her that Ben had been sharing deep feelings with other women. That evening, at dinner, Caila told Ben that she loved him, and he answered her, saying it was a relief that she told him.

Ben invited her to spend the night in Fantasy Suite. They spent the night together in Sandals Royal Plantation’s Governor Suite, a luxurious suite that comes with a butler. Marilyn Monroe, herself has stayed at this resort. Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Taylor have also been accommodated at the Royal Plantation, which has has 74 suites that overlook the ocean. Rates start at $697 per person per night.

Caila thought that all was well, and she popped in on Ben to surprise him. She didn’t know that Ben didn’t share her feelings; he sent her home. Caila was crushed.

Ben and Lauren released Turtles with The Sandals Foundation and Island Routes

Lauren and Ben went on a touching date in which they helped baby turtles make it into the sea. Lauren was reluctant to share her true feelings for Ben at first, but she finally told him the truth. She said that she was in love with him. The shocker was that Ben said that he was in love with her, too. The couple agreed to spend the night in the Fantasy Suite. They were also at the Sandals Royal Plantation, but they stayed in the Villa Plantana. This three-bedroom villa  has views of the East Beach. It has a pool and butler service. Rates start at $1058 per person per night.

Here’s the Sandals helicopter for Ben, the Bachelor, and JoJo’s date to YS Falls in Jamaica

YS Falls in Jamaica for Ben and JoJo’s date; Photo by Kevin McManus

YS Falls in Jamaica for Ben and JoJo’s date; Photo by Kevin Mcmanus

During JoJo and Ben’s date in Jamaica, the Bachelor also told JoJo that he loved her. So, he had two women whom he had confessed his love to. Ben and JoJo took a helicopter to the waterfalls at YS Falls during their date. So they frolicked in waterfalls during the day and had a cozy talk at night.

They used the Romeo and Juliet suite at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort as their Fantasy Suite. The Romeo and Juliet suite has a bedroom on one side of it, and a living room across a court area. This special accommodation has a private pool, and an outdoor hot tub and rain shower. Rates start at $465 per person per night.

Ben and Lauren B’s Fantasy Suite

Ben and Lauren B’s Royal Plantation at Sandals, Villa Plantana Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Lauren’s Fantasy Suite at Sandals’ Royal Plantation in the Villa Plantana Love Nest Suite Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Lauren’s Fantasy Suite at Sandals Royal Plantation in the Villa Plantana Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Lauren’s Fantasy Suite at Sandals Royal Plantation in the Villa Plantana Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Caila’s Fantasy Suite

Ben and Caila stayed here, at the Royal Plantation Butler Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Caila’s Fantasy Suite at Sandals Royal Plantation, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Caila’s Suite at the Royal Plantation Butler Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and Caila Fantasty Suite at Sandals Royal Plantation Butler Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo’s Fantasy Suite

Ben and JoJo’s Suite at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo’s suite in the Romeo & Juliet Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo’s Fantasy Suite at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in the Romeo and Juliet Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo’s suite in the Juliet room, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo Fantasy Suite at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in the Romeo and Juliet Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

Ben and JoJo Fantasy Suite at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in the Romeo and Juliet Love Nest Suite, Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts

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JoJo is chosen for the next one-on-one date. Ben takes her to Wrigley Field where incidentally, his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, plays. The entire stadium was made available for the couple to have a romantic rendezvous.

The women who receive roses in this episode will have hometown visits. Ben will get to meet their families, which will inevitably give him a little more insight that could help him make his decision for that final rose.

“The Bachelor,” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Jean Whiteside)
BOOMER THE PANTHER, LAUREN B., BEN HIGGINS, GEORGE HILL (INDIANA PACERS), PAUL GEORGE (INDIANA PACERS), FRANK VOGEL (HEAD COACH, INDIANA PACERS)

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LAUREN B., BEN HIGGINS

“The Bachelor,” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Jean Whiteside)
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JOELLE, BEN HIGGINS

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BEN HIGGINS, JOELLE

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JOELLE, BEN HIGGINS

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BEN HIGGINS, JOELLE

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BEN HIGGINS, JOELLE

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JoJo had the pleasure of having a one-on-one date in which she went on a helicopter tour of Vegas with Ben. The other ladies stared jealously when the JoJo and Ben’s helicopter flew over the Bachelor mansion.

Becca was the lucky woman who had a one-on-one in the Little White Chapel with Ben. She was shocked when she received a big box with a wedding dress in it from the Bachelor. A driver in a pink Cadillac came to pick her up from the hotel. Becca and Ben married couples at the Little White Chapel, so Ben certainly didn’t propose to her and they didn’t get married. Becca changed out of the wedding gown that was sent to her, and wore a simple white dress for the ceremonies. The couples who were fans of the show were thrilled to have the Bachelor and one of his dates marry them.

There were 12 bachelorettes who put on live individual performances for ventriloquist, comedian, and celebrity impersonator Terry Fator in front of an audience.  Olivia bounced out of a large cake, wearing a showgirl costume for her talent, and she spent the entire episode regretting it.

The twins Haley and Emily are from Las Vegas, so Ben spent time with them in their home. They live with their mother. Unfortunately, the date was an elimination date. Ben sent Haley home because he felt that he had a closer relationship with Emily. Haley was distraught, but she had her mother there to comfort her − another reason why Ben chose to eliminate one of the twins in her hometown.

Photo of the Aria Skytower Villa, courtesy of the Area

SkySuites photo courtesy of Aria

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LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL

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BEN HIGGINS, BECCA

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BECCA, BEN HIGGINS

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BECCA, BEN HIGGINS

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BECCA, BEN HIGGINS

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BECCA, BEN HIGGINS

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One & Only Resort, Cape Town, South Africa

Season 15

Romantic Getaways: One and Only Cape Town by Prasad Pillai 

The One&Only Cape Town in South Africa set a whole new standard for South African hotels, offering an unprecedented level of luxury. The beautiful interiors recall the warm tones of the African savannah, with vibrant splashes of colour.

It sports world-famous restaurants, with cuisine created by legendary chefs Nobuyuki ‘’Nobu’’ Matsuhisa and Ruben Riffel. The two dynamic restaurants are connected by the Vista Bar and Lounge.

The lushly landscaped Spa Island offers a sauna and steam room, singles and couples treatment villas, two vitality pools, and a relaxation room, an island of tranquility in the heart of the hotel.

Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Switzerland

Season 16

Romantic Getaways: Photo courtesy of the Zermatterhof Grand

This quintessentially Swiss hotel transports guests to a world where time takes on a new meaning. Located 1,600 metres above sea level, time at this hotel will be spent on top of the world.

Prato Borni Restaurant showcases products from the Valais region, and the Brasserie Lusi is the perfect place for simple, uncomplicated French cuisine and international dishes.

After a hard day on the mountain, there is nothing like a ‘’Vita Borni’’ or ‘source of life’ spa to relax and revitalise you. The Alpine Spa blends natural purity, healings and stimulation, all coming from the natural waters of the mountain. Afterwards, relax in your private refuge in the the luxury rooms and suites.

Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa, Thailand

Season 17

Pond at the Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa
Photo Courtesy of Anantara Resorts

An hour south of Krabi International Airport in Thailand, is Anantara Si Kao holiday resort. Here, guests can discover the wonders of the Andaman coast in comfort and luxurious style.

The hotel offers a huge range of amenities including a swimming pool, two restaurants; the Leelawadee is Thai and the Acqua is Italian. The hotel features the Anantara Spa, snorkeling and diving activities, and the Spice Spoons cooking school.

When it is time to settle down, the bedrooms’ locations allow you to drift off to sleep with the sound of the waves outside your window. The bedrooms are elegantly furnished, surrounded by luscious gardens and just moments from Pak Meng Beach.

Cap Maison, St. Lucia

Season 18

The resort where Juan Pablo, the Bachelor stayed in 2014 in St. Lucia. Photo Courtesy of the Cap Maison

The rooms and suites of Cap Maison are set atop cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Elegant, charming, and with sunset views, each room is full of character and exudes space.

Cap Maison offers fine dining in unique settings: The Cliff at Cap Restaurant is set on a stunning outcrop, and the Naked Fisherman Beach Bar and Grill is conveniently located on the hotel’s private beach.

The hotel has countless activities to keep you occupied during your stay including: yoga, golf, tennis, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, zip lining, and excursions to scenic sights. After all that activity, relax in the luxurious wellness centre Spa Maison.

The Mulia, Bali

Season 19

The Mulia Earl Suite Patio photo courtesy of Leading Hotels of the World

The Mulia is a stylish hotel with a stunning beach front at Geger Beach. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea with cocktails, access to chic cabanas, a private beach and oceanfront pools.

The Mulia is the ultimate in luxury. Guests can sip champagne and nibble on caviar. They can soak their worries away in the private outdoor Jacuzzis or head to the Mulia Spa for professional massages. What better way to end the evening than with dinner at the Soleil Mediterranean or the Pan-Asian Restaurant.

The rooms and suites are indulgent with plush bedding, inspiring views, and expert butler services.

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