| ng that every person should do whilst holidaying in | | | | you may feel terribly disappointed if this were to |
| the Loire Valley visiting the spectacular historic | | | | happen, remember that taking a trip in bad |
| castles is to take the time to go on a hot air | | | | weather is not worth the risk. Nevertheless it is |
| balloon ride. Although most of us have glanced out | | | | recommended that you book a hot air balloon |
| at the world below from a window seat in a | | | | adventure early in your vacation in case it needs |
| plane, there is nothing quite like ballooning and | | | | to be postponed because of inclement weather. |
| enjoying the wind in your hair as you glide above | | | | If you suffer from airsickness or if you ever did |
| the world looking at these amazing architectural | | | | you should mention this during the initial booking of |
| treasures. Picture spectacular renaissance castles, | | | | the excursion. Remember that you can take a |
| sun-flower-filled hillsides and charming villages | | | | non-drowsy motion sickness pill before embarking |
| viewed from a hot-air balloon. The perspective is | | | | on the hot air balloon ride. Similarly if you are |
| incredible. | | | | scared of heights you need to mention this to the |
| Most people only consider taking a ride in an air | | | | operator in case you faint. |
| balloon on a special occasion such as a birthday or | | | | The cost is actually very reasonable and most |
| an anniversary, but you should not pass up the | | | | likely less expensive than a balloon flight for the |
| opportunity to have the memorable adventure | | | | same duration in England or America. There are a |
| floating over the scenic Loire Valley. It will add | | | | few hot air balloon companies in the Loire Valley. |
| another dimension to your vacation as well as | | | | You simply call them up or ask your host to on |
| giving up marvellous photography opportunities. | | | | your behalf and inquire regarding their schedule as |
| What is more it is a fantastic adventure for a | | | | well as the price. |
| family to undertake together. | | | | The price can vary depending on how many |
| Most companies won't permit small children to ride. | | | | people will be riding in the balloon and when you |
| There are several reasons for this concerning | | | | want to take the ride. For example, a balloon ride |
| safety. The ignition system is very loud and | | | | first thing in the morning might be less expensive |
| potentially incredibly frightening to little ones. Small | | | | than one during sunset. If you are part of a large |
| children tend to also be afraid of heights. | | | | party staying at a castle property in the Loire |
| Bear in mind that the weather may play a | | | | Valley it is highly likely that the operator can |
| significant factor in your trip. The operator will be | | | | arrange for the hot air balloon to take off from |
| wary of any bad weather and may have to | | | | your property depending upon the location. |
| postpone the trip for safety reasons. Although | | | | |