There are lots of things that one can organise for a stag or a hen party and we know that lots of fun can be had. The usual trips to Prague, the Costas, London all good fun but they been done hundreds of times before. So if you are thinking of something that is entirely novel, why not organise a Hot Air Balloon ride, maybe as part of a weekend away?

With Balloons over Britain, you can choose a launch site at most places throughout the UK and this could be at one of the many festivals where your party can enjoy other activities. Balloons over Britain operatives will cater for as many as you wish, depending on availability of passenger space, normally up to 12, but more balloons can be provided. As standard champagne is given on landing but if you speak to Balloons over Britain, most reasonable request can be catered for in your exclusive Hot Air Balloon package.

The BBC reported on Friday of this week that a Ripon man was given a surprise birthday gift by the Management and staff at Morrison’s supermarket in Ripon a hot air balloon flight. Still employed by the supermarket the lucky recipient enjoyed a special birthday cake as well as some exposure on the BBC regional news media.

Of course there is nothing to stop any person of any mature age taking a flight in one of the hot air balloons operated through Balloons over Britain; we have flow people of all ages since 1991. Booking a flight with UK’s top hot air balloon operator is simple. Flights or vouchers can be bought online, or by telephone at 0845 071 6388 for a local launch site that will be close to you.

The first time someone flies in a hot air balloon they are naturally apprehensive, it natural for something that you have not experienced before, don’t worry at Balloons over Britain we have made thousands of flights with first timers, many of whom come back again.

You will arrive at the launch site if summer it will probably be a warm, windless morning, perfect for flying, with dew still covering the grass beneath our feet. As the sun rises the crew will begin work and attach the basket to the balloon and lay the whole system on its side in the grass.

Then they turn on a fan at the mouth of the balloon and partially inflate it with cold air before firing up the two propane burners. When you climb in the basket and join your fully qualified pilot your adventure begins. You gently rise and drift with the wind seeing landmarks below from an entirely different aspect. All too soon the trip is over and you are on the ground drinking your champagne with your fellow passengers. You see it was fantastic and you are sure that you will book a balloon flight with Balloons over Britain again.

Couples who are looking for something that is entirely different for their forthcoming wedding has so many options from which they can choose. One that is really different and is both novel and exciting is a hot air balloon wedding package supplied through Balloons over Britain. Options in the UK do not allow a couple to be married during a hot air balloon flight but there is still plenty of excitement for you and your guests which is part of their pack.

More couples though are choosing to combine a wedding and honeymoon in the sunshine state of Florida. An example of one package would consist of transportation from your local hotel to the launch site, notary and wedding ceremony on the ground, followed by a one hour balloon flight in a private balloon for two. Champagne is of course drunk on landing with a full buffet together with a wedding cake. Contact Balloons over Britain online or contact 08451210523 and speak to an advisor who will go through all options available to you.

The Bristol area in the South West of England saw a sky full of Hot Air Balloons on Friday the 12th of June when for the first time ever the aerial fleet was allowed to take off from Bristol International Airport. Usually hot air balloons are restricted to specific launch site away from commercial and military airfields, but Friday was special as the flight was used to publicise the forthcoming hot air balloon festival at Ashton Court in Bristol.

Running each year from the 1st or 2nd Thursday in August to the following Sunday, the 4 days of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta are Ashton Courts biggest event by far, with over 150,000 visitors on its peak days. Book your place now and enjoy a wonderful weekend in the South West of England and join in the fun with Balloons over Britain.

The 2009 Fathers Day is creeping up on us and with just ten days to go, if you have not your Fathers day present, why not give him a gift voucher to take a spectacular hot air balloon ride from one of the numerous launch sites throughout Britain? You will not have to worry if you and father cannot make it the 21st June, or the weather is unsuitable for flying, your special gift voucher from Balloons over Britain is valid for a full twelve months from the date of purchase.

Balloons over Britain have operators that cover the whole of the country and almost certainly there will be a launch site that is close to where you live, or the countryside that you would like to fly over. Booking a voucher is easily done online, or if you prefer, you can contact them on 08451210523 to speak to an advisor who will be happy to take you through the range of options.

Sunday evening on television saw the start of a new series in which actor Stephen Tompkinson journeys over the continent of Africa in a hot air balloon. The first episode saw him starting his journey in Tanzania, sweeping over the Ngorongora Crates, across the Serengeti, finally up to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Wow what a journey and what an adventure.

At Balloons over Britain sadly we cannot offer that itinerary to our popular hot air balloon flights, but we do have some exciting countryside over which we fly. Our operators fly from sites throughout Britain and there will be a launch site near you. Contact us today either online, or by ‘phone at 08450716388 for full details.