Wednesday, November 30, 2011

10 best destinations to take a hot air balloon ride

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, Transportation, Central America, Women's Travel, Luxury Travel, Theme ParksWhen traveling, it's always fun to explore a city from a new perspective. And, what better point of view than from the sky? These ten air balloon destinations will not only immerse you in beautiful scenery, but will also give you access to hidden treasures you may not have seen from the ground.

The Pyrenees, Spain

The Pyrenees is a mountain range that forms a divider between Spain and France. Crossing the Pyrenees in general is an unforgettable experience, and making this journey by hot air balloon will make it that more memorable. Watch as Catalonian buildings begin to resemble a Monopoloy game board. Lush greenery fills your view as you get the chance to see Santa Margarita, an enormous, well-preserved volcano crater, from an aerial point of view. In the winter, the snow capped mountains give the relaxing ride a magical ambiance.

One great tour group to go through for this ride is Vol de Coloms, especially since they serve Cava, a Spanish sparkling-wine, and sweet bread during the flight.Continue reading 10 best destinations to take a hot air balloon ride10 best destinations to take a hot air balloon ride originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments



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