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New Balloon Flights in Kent, Sussex and Essex

Balloon Flights in Essex will use various launch sites located throughout the county including Chelmsford, Colchester and Brentwood. These sites have been specially chosen to avoid areas of controlled airspace such as airports and offer ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/new-balloon-flights-in-kent-sussex-and-essex.html

Iconography

Apparently if you like chips you like hot air balloons. At least that's what the ad I saw last night would have me believe. It's for Homefries. That's oven chips. McCain oven chips, no less. Quite what oven chips and balloons have to do ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/05/iconography.html

Blusher

Virgin Balloon Flights is exciting them. They even appear to be tolerating my impassioned speech about ballooning. To be honest I'm so ridiculously over-the-top animated they've forgotten to drink their coffee. But then it happened. ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/05/blusher.html

The Sky (+) At Night

Yes, we flew some great bank holiday balloon flights. Yes, the passengers thought it was wonderful and yes we're delighted. But something - possibly - even more beautiful happened. It had been in my life - of sorts -before but this time ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/05/sky-at-night.html

When can hot air balloons fly?

Since hot air balloons move with the air and are not directly steered by the pilot, the weather is a vital factor in making a decision on whether to fly or not. Before the launch, the pilot will be in contact with the weather service to ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/when-can-hot-air-balloons-fly.html

Interview on BBC Radio 2 with Chris Evans

Adventure Balloon?s very own director, Kim Hull got to have a bit of the lime-light, as he was interviewed by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2. With over 25 years of experience in piloting hot air balloons, Kim was invited to talk on BBC ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/interview-on-bbc-radio-2-with-chris-evans.html

The weather outside is frightful

I could have done with a kayak in London yesterday. It peed it down. Constantly. It was so wet that I could have kayaked up Piccadilly Circus. I amused myself while making my way from the tube to the Eros monument by day dreaming on the ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/05/weather-outside-is-frightful.html

Allo sailor

I think I have a short attention span. Actually, no. I have a serious case of the fads. Last month it was a hankering to climb a mountain. The month before that it was a microlight. It's a constant cause of frustration for people around ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/allo-sailor.html

The White Stuff

Every 3 months or so there's a familiar thud on my doormat. I know it because it signals the sound of cash leaving my bank account. It's not a credit card bill. It's not the posty playing a prank either. No. It's the sound of something ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/white-stuff.html

Advertising on Hot Air Balloons

Hot air balloons have been used to advertise and promote thousands of products and services over the years, and are becoming an excellent addition to existing marketing campaigns. A hot air balloon not only attracts interest it also ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/advertising-on-hot-air-balloons.html

Balloons, balloons everywhere

My life is hot air balloons. No, really. I can't make a car journey without looking for possible launch sites, spotting hot air balloons or reciting the immortal line: "Today's good for ballooning." They crop up on the telly all the ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/balloons-balloons-everywhere.html

Video

OK, so the quality's not the best, but this is a pretty nice example of the Virgin Balloon Flight experience from the perspective of a passenger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwFC9et1hvI www.virginballoonflights.co.uk.

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/video.html

Check me out!

I'd love to tell you that the super new look of this blog is the work of genius. Well it is, actually. But not my genius. It's the genius of Kate, our lovely new designer. So, hopefully, you'll find this altogether more pleasing to ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/check-me-out.html

Convenience...

Convenience. It's a funny old word. Public convenience is less so. In fact it probably conjures up images of dingy little grief holes in 'no-go' areas of town. The one you're imagining probably smells too. It does doesn't it? ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/convenience.html

Ballooning the perfect gift

Make a distinctive gesture with one of our eVouchers or balloon flights. With 10 sites around London and the Home Counties, this gives you a varied choice of the unbelievable countryside on offer. Most of the launch sites are town parks ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/ballooning-the-perfect-gift.html

Launching a Hot Air Balloon

Before a successful hot air balloon flight can begin, the pilot must first check the weather and find a suitable take-off point. The weather must have sufficient visibility for the pilot to see and wind speeds should not exceed 10mph to ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/launching-a-hot-air-balloon.html

The Sun

Surely not? Is this the sun I see in the skies above Shropshire? Is that the warmth of the sun I feel on my back? I've yet to see the long-range (for what it's worth) but could this be the start of summer. After the horrors of last ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/sun.html

Happy Feet

Virgin Balloon Flights is a great place to be. Don't just take my word for it, allow me to explain. Today I walked through our call centre as I often do while in pursuit of caffeine. But today was no ordinary day. No. ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/happy-feet.html

Helium

So I read that a Brazilian priest has gone missing while attempting to break the record for the longest helium balloon flight: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5geOKyG0MVGdO4y7C1wpgT62mD7YQD906FT7O0 It appears even the best made plans ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/helium.html

Good God...

But the adventurer in me is intrigued, not least because we've attempted something similar before with Virgin Balloon Flights, but to no avail. It was with Lindsay Muir in Cuneo, Italy, in 2004. She was going for the world female ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/being-alone-in-temperatures-close-to.html

2008 balloon season up and running

Its spring and the 2008 ballooning season has started for us here at Adventure Balloons. Flights from the Home Counties normally start at the end of March or the beginning of April. The season runs till early November and sometimes ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/2008-balloon-season-up-and-running.html

Paul and Kelly

Just a quick thankyou to the friendly sales team at virgin balloon flights. we thoroughly enjoyed our first hot air balloon experience on tuesday evening flying from notley in essex, the evening was just perfect. ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/paul-and-kelly.html

The Phantom flyer...

How daft do people really think we are? The call from our would-be passenger (we'll call him Brian) went something like this: Brian: "Erm, I've been cancelled 5 times and I want a refund." VBF: "Fair enough." ...

http://virginballoonflights.blogspot.com/2008/04/phantom-flyer.html

Hot Air Balloon Racing

Balloon races are popular all over the world, particularly during the summer months. Many people often ask how hot air balloons race. Balloons don?t ?race? in the normal sense of the word and it is not a case of first across the finish ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-racing.html

Adventure Balloons new balloon basket

The latest addition to the fleet is a 16 passenger balloon basket. Adventure Balloons have worked tirelessly with the Lidstrand factory to produce not only a fantastically functional basket, but also takes into account the safety of ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/adventure-balloons-new-balloon-basket.html

Military balloons

Balloons have been used by the military for hundreds of years and were mainly used for reconnaissance and battlefield map making. It wasn?t until 1941 that the British used balloons as weapons to fight the Germans during World War II. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/military-balloons.html

Sightseeing in London with a twist!

Thinking of visiting London? There are many wonderful sights to see from Buckingham Palace to the London Eye and everything in between. But don?t be a regular tourist; take your sightseeing to another level with a hot air balloon ride ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/sightseeing-in-london-with-a-twist.html

How a hot air balloon works

Hot air balloons work on the simple principal that warm air rises. Warm air is lighter than cooler air and when contained in the balloon or the envelope as it?s known in the business, it produces lift and thus propelling the balloon ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/how-a-hot-air-balloon-works.html

Adventure Balloons UK Flights

Adventure Balloons provide hot air balloon flights over Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxford, Surrey and London so there are plenty of flight locations for you to choose from. With many years of flying experience you can be ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/adventure-balloons-uk-flights.html

Hot Air Ballooning over Essex

There are many beautiful places that you can choose to launch your hot air balloon flight from and Adventure Balloons now offers flights from Essex. This is the perfect way, if you live in Essex, to see your home county from the sky as ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-ballooning-over-essex.html

Adventure Balloons Competition

Here?s your chance to win one of the limited editions Adventure Balloons rugby shirts by entering our monthly online prize draw. We decided that when we took delivery of our latest hot air balloons, and all of our fleet was made by ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/adventure-balloons-competition.html

Adventure Balloons Gifts

Adventure Balloons don?t just sell balloon flights; we like to encourage all people interested in ballooning to invest in our quality balloon products. The range of ballooning merchandise is extensive, from Adventure Balloon rugby ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/adventure-balloons-gifts.html

Hot Air Ballooning E-Voucher

We have the perfect solution for you if you are running out of time to get that all important birthday gift or anniversary gift organised. Here are Adventure Balloons we have a wide range of Gift Vouchers available but how about an ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-ballooning-e-voucher.html

Hot Air Balloon Flights over Kent

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see your home county in a hot air balloon? To be able to see your local town and communities from the air? Or have you just wanted to experience the sensation of taking off and floating ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-flights-over-kent.html

Romantic Balloon Flights

Passengers always tell us that balloon flights are one of the most romantic ways to spend the day. The first balloon flight can often be a daunting prospect; we aim to make it as relaxing and rewarding as possible. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/romantic-balloon-flights.html

Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Our balloon flights cater for every budget and can be ordered in advance online at your convenience. You will be in the air for approximately one hour and can relax as you watch the beauty beneath you from a panoramic viewpoint. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-adventure.html

Ballooning In Berkshire

Adventure Balloon flights have been taking place in the Reading area for nearly two decades. We proudly announce that we are one of the only companies to fly from the parks within Reading. Once again, air ports in the area are a major ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/ballooning-in-berkshire.html

Hot Air Balloon Rides South Hampshire

Adventure Balloons like to offer you as many balloon flight experiences as possible. Our lauch sites for the southern region ( South Hampshire) are Winchester, Alton, Popham and Micheldever. For balloon flight safety we need to keep ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-rides-south-hampshire.html

Hot Air Balloon Rides UK

Our new flying areas introduced this year provide exclusive balloon flights in Sussex, Kent and Essex. You will be surprised when you take that first balloon flight just what a passion you develop for this romantic experience. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-rides-uk.html

Ballooning in Surrey

Farnham, Godalming and Guildford are our launch sites based in Surrey. As a county Surrey looks quite small, especially from a balloon. That said, it is a beautiful county that has lots of wonderful sites to see from the air. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/ballooning-in-surrey.html

Balloon Flight Safety

Even before a balloon takes off Adventure Balloons have many safety checks. So those of you who are nervous about flying need not worry. A preflight preparation always takes place. The balloon pilot will check the weather conditions to ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flight-safety.html

Hot Air Balloons Take Flight

Hot air ballooning is not just about simply flying in the air, its much more than that. It is about participation and preparation and a memory that will remain in your thoughts for a lifetime. Just imagine the sheer excitement of the ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloons-take-flight.html

Balloon Flight North Hampshire

The North Hampshire balloon flights launch sites are at Down Grange and the War Memorial Park which is in Basingstoke. Other areas include Old Basing and the Hartley Wintney areas of the Hampshire region. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flight-north-hampshire.html

Adventure Balloon Flight Video

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Balloon Flights UK

You can make your dream come true and fly gently as a bird above our beautiful countryside when you take advantage of one of the many balloon flights UK that we are able to offer to you from adventureballoons.co.uk ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flights-uk.html

UK Hot Air Balloon Flight Clothing

One of the most frequently asked questions that we are asked at Adventure Balloons by first time flyers is, ?what clothes should I wear for my trip?? We always suggest that you contact the Local Hot Air Balloon operator we have selected ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/uk-hot-air-balloon-flight-clothing.html

Champagne Balloon Flights - Adventure Balloons

The tradition of champagne on a balloon flight goes back a long way and can actually be traced to the 1780?s which was the staging of the first balloon flight. On that first balloon flight the pilot took along a bottle of champagne to ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/champagne-balloon-flights-adventure-balloons.html

Hot Air Balloons are the Safe ?

The flexibility of the wicker basket means most of the landing impact is absorbed too so adventure balloon?s passengers enjoy good levels of comfort. All of our balloon flights have a flight safety briefing too, so any worries or ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloons-are-the-safe.html

Balloon Flights in Kent, Sussex

Don?t forget that our balloon flights over Kent start in April. So make sure you book that flight as soon as possible. The flights over kent are availaible weekdays from the month of April to October time. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flights-in-kent-sussex.html

Birthday Balloon Flights More Popular

A birthday is a special event for anyone and deserves to be celebrated in a special way. To make a birthday more memorable why not take a fantastic flight in our unique ?Happy Birthday Balloon?. The balloon is specially decorated with a ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/birthday-balloon-flights-more-popular.html

Balloon Flight Locations

We fly from all sorts of locations such as Oxford,Reading and Hemel Hempstead. Most launch sites are located in areas of beauty,like town parks. Our launch sites are really easy to find too. The London Balloon flights give passengers ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flight-locations-2.html

Exclusive Balloon Flights Adventure Balloons

Do you need an extra special balloon flight? Then Adventure Balloons is your answer, we can cater for ANY special requirements you may have for a balloon flight. Remember that literally any outdoor event can benefit from a balloon being ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/exclusive-balloon-flights-adventure-balloons.html

Balloon Flight Voucher Prices

A balloon flight is an ideal gift for anyone. Whether it is there Birthday,Christmas or that extra special annivesary. Our balloon flight experience lasts for 3-4 hours with approximately a whole hour up in the air. ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flight-voucher-prices.html

Balloons -Balloon Flight Vouchers Online or Shops

Booking a balloon flight online could not be easier. Living in the Hampshire areas or indeed its borders means you can even get balloon flight vouchers through all of the Toucan Travel Shops. The Travel shops are open regular hours of ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloons-balloon-flight-vouchers-online-or-shops.html

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Hot Air Balloons Take Off 2008

Naturally at Adventure Balloons we will be attending festivals throughout the coming year and our normal flying programme will, of course, take hundreds of passengers on balloon flights all year. Our Christmas and New Year programmes ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-balloons-take-off-2008.html

New Balloons Take Flight 16 Passengers

At Adventure Balloons we like to show our true colours for all to see. We have added the brand new 16 passenger capacity balloon service. They are Lindstrand balloons which display our own colours and are approx 330 cubic feet in volume ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/new-balloons-take-flight-16-passengers.html

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Balloon Flight Printable Booking Form

The balloon flight details are also required and there are simple boxes to fill in for options like champagne balloon flights in the home counties or a balloon flight in London. Payment information will be needed to, remember that this ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/balloon-flight-printable-booking-form.html

Hot Air Ballooning Crew

No Hot Air Balloon would get off the ground without them they are the unsung heroes of ballooning; they are the ground crew, some times referred to as the chase crew. They are there to assist the pilot which includes setting up the ...

http://blog.adventureballoons.co.uk/hot-air-ballooning-crew.html

UK Hot Air Balloon Rides Availaible

Don?t forget our London Balloon Flights either. You may have a preferred time of day for the flight such as morning or evening, that?s fine we have this option too. By simply clicking the availability button on the Adventure Balloons ...