Hot air balloons are used for a variety of different reasons, including pleasure rides, business advertisements, sports and some people even choose to get married on hot air balloon ceremonies that have been arranged for them! If in these difficult times you may be loking for a new and inventive way to kick start your company, why mot consider advertising on a balloon?

Many companies buy balloons of special shape which can be very eye catching and Balloons over Britain are able to assist companies in this important part of the hot air ballooning UK scene although it is more common to have a logo on the ballon enevelope itself. Hot air balloons have always been used for commercial purposes right from the time that they first took to the sky. It is true to say though, that the main use that hot air balloons are used for, is commercial flights where the public can book a balloon flight from an area which is local and close to them.

You have received a voucher for your hot air balloon ride as a surprise present and you wonder what it is all going to be like, most people who have never flown before get the same feeling. The first this is that we think that this is an experience that you will never forget and we are sure that you will want to book another hot air balloon ride.

It’s hard to describe the feeling of flying in the balloon, it’s almost like a feeling of weightlessness, as if you are drifting along, floating on air. The weather of course will play a part in your experience and we all hope that this will take place on a nice sunny day. If this is the case you will certainly be able to see for miles. Your balloon ride will take about an hour although you should allow about three hours for the whole experience. After your safe, although a slightly bumpy landing plus your champagne toast, you will be transported back to the launch site and you can then tell your friends all about your wonderful experience.

With Easter Day falling on Sunday April 4th this year, which makes this less than seven weeks away and our thoughts will be turning to activities on what is the first major holiday period of the year. What could possibly better than getting away for the Easter break and deciding on a hot air balloon flight operated from a launch site that is close to you, as a treat for yourself and maybe a special friend?

Our 70 launch sites cover most of the United Kingdom and we have been operating since 1991, and Balloons over Britain are the longest established balloon ride UK operator in the country. Call Balloons over Britain on 0845 071 6388 and enjoy the flexibility of a voucher for your Easter break, or for use at some other time that is convenient to you.

With Valentine’s Day gone the next thing on the horizon is a treat for Mum, so why not think about a special gift for both Mum and Dad as well? Treat your Mum and Dad to an experience they will never forget this Mother’s and Father’s Day combined gift by giving them a ticket to ride in one of our amazing hot air balloons?

Naturally they can fly with us from a location that is close to them, or to you if you live away and want to make it a special day for all the family, we can guarantee that they will be talking about it for years to come. They can expect; a greeting and passenger registration with a full pilot briefing. This is followed by about one hour in the air, traditional champagne toast on landing, with a signed certificate followed by transport back to the launch site. Now that’s a real Mother and Father’s treat would you not agree?

For those who have flown with us before you will be able to recall the experience of flying in a hot air balloon and will never forget the romance and magic of simply drifting over the beautiful English countryside. The balloon flight last about an hour, although the whole experience will take around 3 to 4 hours. This will include the safety elements of balloon travel before you travel, shown the landing position and of course the champagne which is served after the trip.

Your trip will take place early in the morning and in the evenings throughout the summer months, when the wind is at its calmest. If you would like more information on the balloon flight experience one of our team will be happy to answer your questions. Please call us on 0845 0716388, or navigate through our web pages.

Balloon ride gift certificates are a popular year-round choice and with Balloons over Britain you, or the person receiving the gift, can choose to fly from a location which is close by. This unique gift is easy to give, unique, appreciated and allows the recipient to schedule their flight at their convenience. Most balloon flight certificates are also transferable, so if your recipient has a deep-seated fear of flying that you didn’t know about, the certificate can most likely be transferred to someone else.

Always check with your local balloon ride operator on the number given for a schedule and please be at the meeting place well in time. In general, a balloon flight is in the air for about an hour, but this can vary depending upon the wind speed, direction of flight, and available landing sites. You should schedule about three hours for the hot air balloon experience.

We are advised that the recession is officially behind us and you and your company may be able to confirm or deny this. What is important in the tough world of business is not to sit and reflect on past glories, but to continue to get out there and get the business. If your staff have toughed it out and kept the company on its feet during the long recession, a reward or staff incentive might be a good way to make them feel fully appreciated, why not treat them all to a hot air balloon flight, the rewards that his can bring will be great.

Hot air ballooning is also another way to thank your loyal customers, who themselves may have been suffering during the recession, but stuck with you. Balloons over Britain can offer some really great corporate hot air balloon packages that can fit into a budget and large numbers of people can be accommodated. Contact us on 0845 071 6388 when we will be happy to discuss the options available.