Hans Buker
Expert Ballonist
Switzerland

And expert character! Wait till you meet this guy. Lovely and full of good stories. My family and I had the time of our lives with Hans while putting our lives in his hands…yikes
Trips are typically 2 hours; Hans will meet you in several regions budget depending. Truly one of the most dramatic balloon trips one could take, topping the alps makes you feel, well, small? Great special occasion gift I may add.

gstaadballon@dplanet.ch
office +41 26 924 54 85
mobile +41 79 363 80 13

Dolphin Dreams Travel
Boulder, Colorado, US

Nancy Kimbrough knows facilities worldwide that allow guests to touch, swim with, and even paint a T-shirt with, captive dolphins. Most of these facilities are strictly regulated, so she can recommend membership programs that give you a better shot at reservations. Said to be calming, therapeutic and great for kids with ADD. One of the most fun, exciting experiences you can have, in my opinion - with or without kids.

dolphindreams@post.com
+1 303 444 0220

Flying Trapeze Skills
San Francisco, California

Remember being amazed by the Circus Trapezers? Well now you can amaze everyone you know. Take a class that will introduce you to all aspects of flying, familiarize you with the apparatus and terminology of the trapeze, and teach you to perform basic tricks to a catcher. You will learn the necessary skills on the ground then be strapped into a harness, taken up to trapeze level, and fly through the air to be caught by a professional catcher on the other side. $65 for 1.5 hours class.
www.xperiencedays.com

Private Champagne Balloon Flight
Georgia, USA

A truly memorable experience - the light differs morning and evening so choose accordingly. Float through the blue skies and savour breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain, Lake Lanier and the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. End your adventure with a traditional champagne toast. What a romantic and peaceful adventure for a happy twosome! $760

www.xperiencedays.com

Windows on the Wild
Alaska

Until 200 years ago, Glacier Bay National Park was covered in 5,000ft of ice. The ice then receded, unveiling a ‘virgin’ landscape which was colonised with an abundance of flora and fauna - ‘all in the geological blink of an eye.’ The water, as you paddle in a kayak towards the receding glacier from Reid inlet, is toothpaste blue, filled with chunks of ice sculpted into exquisite shapes.” (Conde Nast Traveller 2005) I had to share this one with you - it’s at the top of my “to do” list. Please let me know, if you beat me to it, what it was like!

www.windowsonthewild.com
sales@go-fishing-worldwide.com

Nikon School
Various Locations, U.S

If you want to make the most of your high-end digital camera the Nikon School is the place for you. The school visits 24 cities in the U.S and offers expert instruction by leading professional photo-journalists, travel photographers and digital specialists. Specialist courses include introduction to digital photography and under-water photography.

www.nikonschool.com
+1631 547 8666