| One of the most gratifying experiences one can | | | | though. Dress comfortably, just as you would on |
| have in life is flying in hot air balloons. The feeling | | | | the ground. Because hot air balloons fly at the |
| of floating seemingly effortlessly above the earth | | | | same pace as the air around it, you won't have |
| and sailing smoothly with the wind is unmatchable. | | | | to deal with wind chill factors at all. And of course, |
| As your hot air balloon drifts peacefully towards | | | | bring your camera. Unless you're a hobbyist, you'll |
| the sky, you have the advantage to see the | | | | probably not treat yourself to many hot air |
| world from an entirely different perspective. From | | | | balloon rides. So take a lot of pictures so you can |
| above, everything looks so much smaller and | | | | look through them later and relive your wonderful |
| insignificant. People seem as small as ants, cars | | | | top of the world experience again and again. |
| seem more like toy cars and you feel like you're | | | | If you're afraid of heights, you don't have to |
| on top of the world. | | | | worry because you can still enjoy the beauty of |
| Hot air balloons are a great way to get away | | | | hot air balloons. Even watching the balloons from |
| from it all and put life into perspective. A hot air | | | | the ground is an amazing sight. Balloon season is |
| balloon ride is the ultimate romantic date, | | | | generally from April through November and during |
| especially when you and your special someone | | | | that time you're likely to see several balloons a |
| are lifting off during sunrise or sunset. Of course, | | | | day floating through the sky. You can even |
| balloons are also a unique way for your family to | | | | participate in the inflation process if you want. |
| take on a new adventure together or boost your | | | | Learning how the balloons ignite, launch and stay |
| office morale with a little teambuilding high in the | | | | afloat can be a lot of fun and you never know, it |
| sky. Just about everyone can enjoy hot air | | | | may intrigue you enough to get over your fear |
| balloons. They move at the same speed as the | | | | of heights and take flight. |
| environment, which means they don't cause | | | | When you're preparing for your hot air balloon |
| motion sickness. And, as long as you're in | | | | ride, check on the weather. If it's rainy or stormy, |
| generally good health and not pregnant, you'll be | | | | chances are the hot air balloons won't be |
| permitted to enjoy the serene beauty of viewing | | | | launching. Most companies offer a money-back or |
| the earth from several feet up. | | | | rescheduling guarantee though. Get ready, you're |
| There are a couple of things to remember when | | | | about to go on the flight of a lifetime! |
| you're preparing for your hot air balloon flight | | | | |