Yo! All About Hot Air Balloons

Floating high in the air with your loved ones. Watching the world down below in all its beauty and wonder. Feeling a lovely breeze as you waft by. Leaving all of life's worries and problems behind as you spend the most fabulous morning or evening of your life. What is this wondrous vehicle that can make a couple have the most romantic time of their lives? Of course, they are riding in a hot air balloon. The balloon is painted with magnificent colors of red, blue, and green. The basket is comfortable and the experience is glorious. No matter what terrain you are flying over, the experience is a once in a lifetime one. You and nature seem one as you glide over the world. If you think a hot air balloon ride with your favorite person is simply unattainable, think again. Hot air ballooning is becoming more and more prevalent all over the world. It's just waiting for you to take the ride of your life.

== Travel Tips == Air fare idea... The ability for the traveler to be flexible is the key factor when it comes to getting good deals. If you are prepared to be flexible on the day and time of year when you travel, you can nearly always have a cheap seat. By slotting people into empty seats airlines save money, so if you are agreeable to modifying your dates to suit their agenda, then you can capitalize. The problem with most airlines is that once you have booked a flight, you can only switch travel dates by paying an additional, hefty cancellation of amendment penalty. The other point about being flexible when looking at flights is that if you want to change or cancel your flights without incurring a charge, you will most likely have to pay for the expensive full fare.

A hot air balloon is made from three significant parts: the burner, the envelope, and the basket. Let's examine these three components and how they work:

The burner utilizes propane gas to fill the balloon with hot air. A thin metal tube carries gas to the pilot light, while a thick one sends the gas to a high pressure valve. The pilot then uses this valve to control the flame. The flame causes hot air to shoot up into the envelope of the balloon and keep it aloft.

The envelope is the balloon-shaped part that holds the hot air. Made of nylon, it is designed to withstand high temperatures. Envelopes can be various colors, sizes and designs. Some companies use envelopes for advertising purposes.

The basket is where the passengers are. It is normally made from wicker, a flexible yet strong material commonly used for outdoor furniture. Baskets can carry up to six people depending on their size.

The very first hot air balloon was invented in 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers of Annonay, France. The first hot air balloon passengers were a chicken, duck and sheep. When the animals survived the trip, the Montgolfier brothers knew that people could ride safely as well. Two months later, the first two people took their maiden voyage on a Montgolfier hot air balloon, and the rest is history!

When booking a hot air balloon ride, it's good to be prepared. You'll probably either be going at dawn, or right before dusk. This is due to the wind being at its most favorable during these times. Dress comfortably, in light layered fabrics like cotton. You may want a hat and sunglasses, or even a light jacket.

Most rides last anywhere from one to three hours. There will be what's called a chase crew on the ground following the balloon. They'll meet the balloon upon its landing to collect equipment and passengers.

== Travel Tips == I know it is the norm now but I am not comfortable planning my once a year vacation like this. While this may be the way to book your holiday now, I still enjoy sitting front of a real person and not a computer screen. With a hot air balloon agent, I can change my mind about my plans several times, call and ask questions, and have someone to blame should my vacation not turn out to be what I was hoping for. It is difficult complaining to a hot air balloon site and almost impossible to actually speak to a real person, plus with today's technology it is almost impossible to say where they are in the world.

You can take your camera with you can capture the majesty you see from the hot air balloon. Because no one's ever absolutely sure where they'll land in a hot air balloon, an adventurous sightseeing trip after the ride is always a fun idea!

If you've never been on a hot air balloon ride, you're in for a treat! Hot air balloon rides are extremely smooth and gentle, perfect for people who aren't that comfortable with heights. These days, hot air balloon pilots must be certified and all equipment is examined thoroughly before passengers are ever taken up. That makes hot air ballooning a safe and fun activity for you and your friends or family!

Copyright 2006 Jim Sterling - All Rights Reserved

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