Dawn is breaking; the world is still and serene. The early morning mist shrouds the fields and hugs the trees; glittering like silver in the sun. Up above, a single stately balloon hangs in the sky, moving imperceptibly through the dawn, passing over villages, fields and homes. The only sound to mark its passing is the occasional faraway burst of the burners. Sheer majesty; pure indulgence. Purely for the well off? Not anymore.
Hot air ballooning is one of the most popular gift experiences and it’s a gift that can be yours more easily than you might have thought. For birthdays or anniversaries, for Valentines Day, or just because; what can possibly say “I Care” more than this? Just think of it: you’ll have champagne, you’ll have each other and you’ll feel like you’ve got the whole world to yourself. This could just be the most romantic thing you ever do!
Your balloon will rise sedately to heights of two or three thousand feet, but don’t worry; you’ll barely notice the ascent. You’ll be too enraptured by the experience. Ballooning is unlike anything else you’ll have ever experienced; it can be a profound and moving experience when you leave the cares of the everyday world far behind and find yourself at one with the world.
Everything’s different from this vantage point, and it’s all yours: 360 degrees of pure uninterrupted spectacle. From up here you can see everything in miniature, laid out below you like a beautiful tapestry. From up here, everything is beautiful; not just the hills and valleys; the lakes and rivers and tall tree tops; even the smoke stacks poking out from grey clouds of steam will fill you with awe. Seriously!
There just isn’t anything to compare to how beautiful the ballooning experience can be. This is definitely one to add to that ever growing list of things to do before you die. So don’t delay. All you have to do is select your location; and you’ll receive a voucher good for ten months; that means you’ll have all the time you need to plan your perfect surprise! Just inform your balloon operator when you’d like to fly and then look to the skies, (ballooning is dependant on the weather.) Your operator will contact you when he thinks you’re going to be good to go, and you’ll be left to make ready for the next day’s flight.
Dawn over the big city, sunset over the New Forest; it’s up to you to choose the most magical experience you can. You won’t have to worry about anything else. Your highly trained pilot will take care of everything, leaving you and your lucky gift recipients alone to relax, enjoy the views and each other’s company. You’ll enjoy an hour or so in the air, taking it easy and just drifting on the breeze, before being brought back down to earth as gracefully and as serenely as you left.
The next time you see a balloon floating on the evening breeze, take a moment to consider how beautiful it looks. Then think how much more beautiful it must be from up there – floating through a silent sky, the world rolling by.
Take the chance and take a trip you’ll never forget. Take a different perspective on life.
