The Exotic Driving Experience at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

01 September 2011

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is every driver’s dream place. This motorsports facility is bursting at the seams with just about everything you would ever need to satisfy your lust for speed in the car of your dreams. It boasts four driving schools, ten racing venues and seating for over 200,000 speedway fans. There are 1,400 ‘event days’ organized at the speedway every year making it one of the most popular venues for fans and speedway organizers alike.

Being ideally situated close to Las Vegas, it is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc, the leading promoter of motorsports entertainment in the whole of the United States. They incidentally, own a lot more tracks all over the States but the exotic driving experience that is organized at the Las Vegas speedway track offers customers the opportunity of a life time, to drive a fantastic car around one of the best speedway tracks that can be found.

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Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ranch Adventure

08 July 2011

The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly one of the most breath take natural sights in the world.  But it can be hard to really appreciate it in all its glorious wonder from the ground.  So why not view the canyon from above, and while you are there, you can satisfy your inner cowboy and enjoy the experience of a real cattle ranch.

Your journey will start from McCarran International Airport where you will board an exclusive jet helicopter.  All of the seats on the helicopter will offer you an unrivalled view and your pilot will provide you with a running commentary of the tour through your headphones.  Feel free to ask any questions about this memorising natural wonder, your pilot will be happy to assist where they can, as they take you over the Grand Canyon and then descend into it - some 1,500 feet below the rim!

The Grand Canyon itself is around 280 miles long and was carved out by the Colorado River some 17 million years ago.  Nearly 2 billion years of the earth’s geological history have become exposed due to the formation of the canyon and this lead to the site becoming one of the first National Parks in the United States.

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Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York

30 June 2011

New York has many famous buildings and landmarks, but walking around such a busy city you’ll probably miss many of them or find long queues to see the sights you want.  So why not treat yourself to the Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York?

The tour lasts around fifteen minutes, which may not sound very long, but the agility of the helicopter along with its unrivalled access from the air, means that you’ll get to see all of the attractions during that time.  You will be able to see some of the tallest buildings at their finest, rather than straining your neck trying to look up at them.  To top it off, you sit in your own private cocoon, without anyone trying to barge past you or ask you to move along.

You’ll start at New York’s Downtown Heliport, near the financial centre of Wall Street.  Your flight will take you past the World Financial Centre, the Art Deco grandeur that is the Chrysler Building and the iconic Empire State Building, although giant apes climbing up the side may not be available.  

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Manhattan Sky Tour New York Helicopter Flight

11 June 2011

To get a really perfect view of New York a Manhattan Sky Tour helicopter trip is simply out of this world. On arrival at the heliport passengers are greeted by a team of friendly professionals who will take them for a helicopter tour right over this amazing city. The tour lasts around 12 exhilarating minutes with a bird’s eye view of the New York skyline as the chopper soars above the most famous landmarks in the world.

From start to finish this tour has the safety of all the passengers very much at the fore front of the every tour they organise. Their friendly team shows a safety video in the hangar prior to take off to ensure that everyone is put at ease before they get on board for the ride of their lives.

The experienced pilot knows every landmark that he flies passed so passengers can get their cameras out and ready for some great shots as they fly over them. This helicopter tour is a must for any visitor to New York as it offers them a once in a life time opportunity of not only taking photos of the Manhattan skyline but it’s also a great way of learning some of the history of this great Metropolis.

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Review of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel, Jimbaran Bay, Bali

02 June 2011

Jimbaran Bay in Bali, Indonesia is a tropical oasis of calm and serenity, and is home to The Spa of Four Seasons hotel where you can relax, unwind and let the stresses and strains of normal daily life float away like one of the tiny fluffy clouds in the beautiful cobalt sky.

The spa houses eight luxurious treatment rooms, all decorated with tranquillity and calm in mind to help you feel instantly at ease. This truly is a once in a lifetime experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for anything.

There is an extensive range of massages, including the Balinese massage which incorporates traditional Indonesian knowledge and uses herbal coconut oil with spices and herbs as the therapist sweeps the muscles to iron out tension and stress.

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Grand Canyon Rafting Trip from Las Vegas an Unforgettable 15 Hours

29 May 2011

The Grand Canyon has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. The sheer size of the canyon has awe inspiring views that are out of this world whether you are walking along the top of the canyon or white water rafting down below.

The Colorado River offers the best water rafting in the world and with hundreds of thousands of people enjoying this once in a lifetime trip it is no wonder that many tours are now available. The Colorado River is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and it flows through the Grand Canyon, rafting down this river is an experience that will thrill and enthral you.

The South Rim and the North Rim of the canyon are linked via Las Vegas, Nevada and the Hoover Dam. The Grand Canyon was a favourite hunting ground for President Roosevelt who was a major influence into the entire area becoming a national park.

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Review of The Spa at Oriental Mandarin Hotel, London

20 May 2011

The Spa at the Oriental Mandarin Hotel in London is a real retreat that allows you to get away from it all. It really can make all the difference to your trip whether you’re in London on business, to visit family or a romantic weekend away for two.

It is a place to rest, and reconnect your mind, body and soul and you succumb to the pleasures of the wondrous therapies available. All eight of the treatment rooms are decorated in a serene way to instantly put you at ease and allow you to leave your worries at the door.

There is an amethyst crystal steam room, where you can sit and allow the warm moisture to open up the pores in your skin in preparation for the treatments. The sanarium offers four spa treatments in one with warm air and humidity.

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Review of Serenity Spa

21 April 2011

The Serenity Spa is nestled into the beautiful English countryside in County Durham, with its rolling hills and wonderful lighthouse right on the coast where the raging waves crash against the shore. The spa is housed inside a Georgian style building, reflecting some of the country’s history.

The spa has won awards including the Best Spa for Style by the Sunday Times, a national British newspaper, as well as Best UK Spa by Condé Nast Traveller. These awards prove the popularity of the complex.

Feng Shui is the inspiration for this spa’s oriental decor, and the entire place is clad with limestone, granite and teak to add to the tranquil and serene atmosphere making it a place where deep relaxation and meditation is possible.

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Fly in Style with the Cirrus X Edition

16 April 2011

Flying private aircrafts is a new trend and now, most people are able to indulge in this hobby. It is a private yet fun way to travel and most importantly you get to escape the hassle of the airport. Why wait in the line to check-in and travel with a big bunch of people when you can afford to travel in style with your own private aircraft?

The Cirrus Aircraft Corporation has been producing private jets for the past 26 years since 1984 and has won numerous accolades for their lightweight aircrafts. The corporation has built one of the most technologically advanced lightweight jets, namely the Cirrus SR (Single Reciprocating) Series and the SR22 is the bestseller to date. The aircraft models are famous for the side yoke flight control instead of the traditional centre yoke.

Now, the corporation offers a new line of luxury private jets that can take you anywhere that you want; the Cirrus X Edition. The Cirrus X Edition is basically a buyer customized aircraft with a touch of class. The available aircraft models for the X Edition customization include the SR20 and SR22.

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The Heavyweight of Business Aircrafts: the Gulfstream V-SP

14 April 2011

The Gulfstream V-SP is a heavy business or private jet produced by the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation back in 2003. Gulfstream V has spawned two variants, namely the G500 and G550. The latter is the upgraded descendant of the Gulfstream V-SP and is considered the pride among other business aircrafts built by Gulfstream.

The prototype of the V-SP during its early development in 2001 aimed to be the best in its class. The end product is certainly a success and by far has the record for the longest flying range among other heavy private jets. The body of the jet is also the longest built by the corporation yet and the cabin is extra spacious because of the smaller cockpit area.

High tech modern technologies are used to build this jet and as explained by the Senior Vice-President of the corporation: “14-inch LCD displays, Honeywell’s Primus Epic Avionics Suite, Gulfstream’s Signature Cursor Control Device and various other components integrated into the PlaneView cockpit, the most advanced cockpit in commercial aviation today.” Flying is made easier for the pilots as they can benefit from the PlaneView cockpit which displays information for the airports, flight, weather and also the air traffic on four separate LCD monitors.

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La Prairie Spa

08 April 2011

The Ritz Carlton Spa in New York is the epitome of sophistication and style for people living the fast paced urban lifestyle. Set in one the world renowned Ritz chain hotels, you are guaranteed a break that will make you forget all your worries and woes.

The spa contains six serene treatment rooms where you can experience one of the many invigorating therapies in privacy, as well as his and hers steam rooms designed to open up the pores in your skin in preparation for one of the revitalising treatments.

La Prairie Spa at the Ritz Carlton is inspired by Switzerland’s first stateside spas, and is a wonderful escape from the city streets where thousands of people rush about hour after hour, day after day. You can really relax and unwind in the hands of trusted experts.

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Review of Palazzo Arzarga Spa

24 March 2011

The Italians are famed for their laid back way of life, and relaxation is the philosophy of the Palazzo Arzarga Spa. Overlooking the glistening waters of Lake Garda, it is the perfect place to unwind and breathe in the fresh, clean air of one of the most beautiful areas of the world.

The spa is housed in a magnificent 15th century mansion, making it feel as though you have walked into a fairytale. It promises to regenerate every part of your body, and leave you feeling fresh and healthy. You will be safe in the hands of the experienced therapists.

There is a variety of treatments on offer, including the ‘youth booster’, which replenishes the skin leaving you younger looking, with soft and silky skin. The therapy includes the use of plant extract from the Japanese Pueraria Lobata plant, which aids cell regeneration.

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Review of Turnberry Spa

10 March 2011

Buried in the gorgeous Scottish coastline is the stunning Turnberry Resort housed in a wonderfully historic Edwardian building which sits on 800 acres of lush green land. And inside you can find a tranquil spa which overlooks the Irish Sea in a serene oasis of calm.

The large swimming pool is in the centre of the spa, with a whirlpool for your to sit and unwind, and an outdoor terrace for the warmer days. The pool is surrounded with huge windows that make you feel as if you’re out in nature, but with the comforting warmth of the indoors.

The range of facials are designed to regenerate the skin and remove excess oil and dirt to leave you with a bright and glowing complexion reminiscent of your youth. They also rehydrate the skin which increases elasticity and makes the skin more supple.

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Review of The Spa - Sandy Lane, Barbados

02 March 2011

Prepare to enter a world like you’ve never seen before at this top spa in one of the world’s most sought after holiday locations. Barbados is a place where dreams come true, with brilliant blue ocean stroking the white sand beaches as the palm trees sway in the Caribbean breeze.

The journey starts in the reception area which is clad with beautiful marble and sweeping staircases of black and gold. Climb these and find an array of treatment rooms where you can indulge in wonderful therapies and treatments.

The treatments are inspired by traditions from all over the world, including American, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean, and there is always someone on hand to help you to choose the treatments that are right for you.

Massages, facials and total body treatments are all on offer in these lavishly decorated premises with beautiful rock features and waterfalls that come down from a rooftop pool. The entire complex is tranquil and will leave you feeling totally calm and at ease.

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A Review of the Manhattan Private Helicopter Tour

26 February 2011

This review of the Manhattan Private Helicopter Tour explains everything about the private tour, so that you will be better informed before making your booking. There is no better way to see the many sights and landmarks of New York City than by taking to the skies.

See it all from feet above the hustle and bustle of daily life in The Big Apple.  This trip is the perfect romantic gesture for unforgettable anniversary, memorable birthday or to just get the best view of the city for some great pictures of your vacation.

Most of the tour operators advise that you book at least 3 days in advance to avoid disappointment, as the tours are extremely popular with tourists and so seats fill up quickly. The tours are great value, and most operators charge between $120-$170.

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Royal Van Lent Launches Luxury Mega Yacht Trident

24 February 2011

Royal Van Lent launches luxury mega yacht Trident shouted the headlines back in 2009 when this amazing yacht was first brought to the attention of the world. The Trident is 65.22 metres long and it offers traveller’s absolutely unparalleled luxury while they are on board. In fact people who have been lucky enough to climb aboard this luxury mega yacht have all been astounded at its features and facilities.

The exterior and interior of the luxury mega yacht Trident was created by Donald Starkey in collaboration with De Voogt who is a renowned naval architect. The exterior of the yacht have clean flowing lines with modern touches here and there such as the glass bulwarks set into semicircular shape extensions which are located on the aft decks. Inside the yacht the decoration is sophisticated, elegant and bright which makes it look more like a luxury hotel than a yacht.

Another stunning feature of the Trident is the elevator which makes people travelling inside it feel as though they are encased in marble. It is this kind of feature that sets the Trident apart from many of the other luxury yachts that are currently sailing today. This is why so many people are keen to climb on board and experience life on board this luxury yacht for themselves.

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A Review of Lady Christine Yacht built by Oceanco

22 February 2011

In this review of Lady Christine yacht by Oceanco, you will discover why this yacht is so spectacular and well known throughout the world.  Lady Christine is 68 metres in length, so as you can imagine the interior is more spacious than many. This yacht really is one of the most luxurious charters.

The exterior was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Rodney Black, a world famous interior designer is responsible for the design of the magnificent interiors. Lady Christine was built in 2001 and has been extremely popular since.

The main entrance is absolutely stunning, with marble flooring, a superbly crafted winding staircase in the centre and murals painted on the curving walls of world locations such as the beautiful Taj Mahal of India.

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A Review of Lady Ann Magee Yacht built by Codecasa

20 February 2011

The beautiful Lady Ann Magee yacht built by Codecasa was built in 2001 in Italy. It is an absolutely spectacular yacht with a real feel of luxury and will ensure that you will never forget it.

The builders, Codecasa, established their shipyard in 1825 in Viareggio, Italy and have been extremely popular ever since opening. Since its initial launch in 1825, the shipyard has passed down through the generations and has developed and advanced every step of the way.

Lady Ann Magee is a truly inspiring and beautiful piece of naval architecture, and its aesthetically pleasing exterior design and styling is instantly recognisable. Codecasa are responsible for the design of all parts of this wonderful vessel.

The interiors were designed by Franco, and the exterior styling and all parts of engineering are down to the collective expertise and craftsmanship of the highly professional and artistic Codecasa team.  The yacht was refitted in 2007 to ensure it maintained its excellence.

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A Review of the Black Swan Yacht by Camper & Nicholson

19 February 2011

The Black Swan Yacht built by Camper & Nicolsons is a classic yacht that many people dream of owning and sailing. The yacht was commissioned by Major Selwin Calverley and subsequently designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson.

Brynhyld was the original name of the yacht, and it was renamed Changrilla, before its final name was given as Black Swan. It was launched in 1899 from the Camper & Nicholson yard in Gosport, England.

The Black Swan is one of the oldest classic yachts, and is a truly stunning work of art. During the period 2000 to 2002, the yacht was renovated. The planking at the bottom was totally restored along with the entire deck.

During this period the spars (masts) were replaced as well as the rigging, and at the same time the two engines went through a complete rebuild to maintain the efficiency and quality of the yacht. The electrics and plumbing were also totally renewed.

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Singapore Zoological Gardens

12 February 2011

The Singapore Zoological Gardens are unique in character to any other Zoo; the design has been meticulously thought out to hide all the enclosure fences amongst cascading waterfalls and vegetation.  This spectacular design gives the Zoo a brilliant feeling of being a natural free habitat for the well looked after animals and has in fact been dubbed “the open Zoo”.   The atmosphere created by this fenceless illusion is one that has given the Zoo a high recognition around the world.

The idea of a Zoo in Singapore was brought together by Dr. Ong Swee Law and opened its doors in 1973 with a small collection of nearly 300 animals.  The Singapore Zoological Gardens now have over 2800 animals across 216 species and offers an excellent retreat from the city for both residents and tourists alike.  The Zoo has over 70 exhibits with many of the different species living together in perfect harmony reminiscent to the African safaris.

The Zoo is open 365 days a year and offers two exciting journeys; the daytime jungle experience and the night time safari.  The day time opening hours are from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm with the last ticket being sold at 5:00 pm, the night time safari starts at 6:00 pm - midnight with the last ticket being sold at 11 pm.

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Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk

08 February 2011

The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders that attract millions of visitors every year. The massive gorge that the Colorado River has formed stretches 500 miles long, most of which is underneath Lake Powel, and the best place to visit the gorge is in the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. Although there are various places to visit such as the South and West Rim, the proximity of the West Rim to Las Vegas makes it the ideal location.

The West Rim is on the Hualapai Indian reservation which covers a large area of the Canyon at its deepest point of around 5000 feet and 20 miles wide. The Indian tribe have made this into a tourist attraction with an airfield, visitor centre and ranch that offer over night accommodation. The West Rim is a 2 hour drive down route 93 from Las Vegas or a 15 minute flight by helicopter.

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Black Canyon River Rafting Tour

14 January 2011

The Black Canyon River is situated in the Lake Mead National Recreation area near Las Vegas, Nevada.  Created by the 500 mile stretching Colorado River the Black Canyon lies just beneath the Hoover Damn, it was used by early Native Indians as a life line to the irrigation of crops until the fickle river made the area uninhabitable some 800-850 years ago.  After much research in the 1920’s to find a suitable Damn location, Hoover Damn was finished in 1935 backing water up to create Lake Mead and one of the biggest water recreation areas’ of the Southwest.

The 2000 feet high cliffs from the waters’ edge make this a spectacular rafting area with some of the most breathtaking views of the whole Canyon.  A typical rafting tour of the Black Canyon will consist of; being picked up from your Las Vegas hotel and transported to the Hoover Damn recreational area where you will welcomed on board a purpose built raft.

The raft launch area is at the base of the Hoover Dam and gives you a spectacular view upward of this fete of concrete engineering.  Over 100 people lost their lives in the construction of the damn out of the 5000 people working day and night to complete the build over a 7 year period.  The damn now offers an incredible resource for the surrounding area.

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Las Vegas Tandem Skydiving experience A Thrilling Experience

31 December 2010

The tandem SkyDive in Las Vegas is an adventurous getaway for those with a penchant for thrills. The diving site is located in Nevada at a height of about 15000 feet. The experience has been aptly termed as the ’Ultimate Las Vegas Adventure.

One starts off on the adventure trip with a short ride from the Strip in Vegas to the Boulder City and is subsequently trained on diving and landing positions. Once the training gets done, the person is ready to be appropriately dressed in safety gear and is all set to go!

The event can best be defined as an exhilarating experience that makes a person wonder the reason for not undertaking that trip to Vegas for the SkyDive earlier. The support staff at the SkyDive Las Vegas makes a person feel safe and one can relax with the knowledge and also the fact that one is constantly under professional and experienced guidance.

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A Review of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Day Trip from Las Vegas with Optional Skywalk Walking on the Air

30 December 2010

The Grand Canyon Skywalk and Hoover Dam day trip from Las Vegas is an amazing experience in everyway. If one gets a choice to accommodate the helicopter ride as well, it is recommended that one gets it added, as it is the best way to see the canyon. The helicopter ride and the skywalk is a completely breath taking experience that should be on the must-do lists of every one who visits Las Vegas.

The Grand Canyon Skywalk and Hoover Dam day trip starts with an entertaining bus ride to the site which was nothing but comfortable. The bus picks the visitors at 6.30 AM in the morning and the ride is very entertaining.

One gets ample time to see a minimum of two of the three primary tourists draws on the west rim. The bus driver is generally very chatty and offers a lot of anecdotes and keeps the conversation flowing. The Hoover’s Dam is an added attraction and it is great to be able to view it from such close quarters.

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Luxury Yacht Sales KOKOMO Builder: Alloy Yachts

06 October 2010

Yachts in today’s world are bigger, longer and faster than most yachts previous. It’s not that yachts in general are getting larger, but the demand for private ownership of mega yachts is increasing the world over, even in this time of economic downturn. One of the newer yachts to be built and placed on the market is 2009’s Kokomo.

Kokomo is a very impressive sailing yacht, coming in at 58.4 meters and built by world renowned shipbuilder Alloy Yachts. As you can probably glean from their name, Alloy is a state-of-the-art shipbuilder, employing new technologies and composite materials in their yachts.

The benefit of using the latest and greatest materials and technologies is that yachts operate better and for longer now than they have in previous generations. The stronger composite materials mean there’s less maintenance to fool with, plus the customary 10-year refitting process can take a back seat to longevity.

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Ultimate Gifts - Zero Gravity (Zero G) Flight

08 September 2010

There are only so many gifts out there you can give someone before you run the gamut on ordinary. Shoes, jewelry, fragrances, gift certificates, etc - it’s all been done to death and then some. If you’re looking to get someone a truly unforgettable gift, even if it’s for yourself, then a zero gravity flight will definitely stand out as extraordinary.

A zero gravity flight doesn’t hold much mystery. You’ll be getting exactly what it sounds like - a zero gravity experience. With the Zero G experience flight offered in Russia, you’ll be carried high up into the clouds via a jumbo jet and then begin a free fall where you will experience weightlessness.

Without the restrictions of gravity, you’ll be free to literally float around the large cabin of the plane. It’s like taking a space flight, minus the scenery and 99% of the risks associated with space travel, and you’ll experience the weightlessness for a few moments at a time. After the plane reaches a certain altitude, it will then climb back up and drop again.

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Ultimate Experiences: Bentley Ice Driving in Finland

31 August 2010

With the world’s love for luxury, it’s long been a dream of many people to drive a top-of-the-line automobile like a Bentley. For adventure seekers of the world, many of them want to drive on tough, unpredictable terrain, like ice and snow. With the Bentley Ice Driving Experience, both of these worlds collide and produce a unique experience that’s sure to satisfy.

From ’flying’ underwater to floating weightlessly above the clouds, there’s an ultimate adventure out there for everyone. However, few in the world are able to combine two completely separate experiences in one ultimate package. For the starting price of €8,990 per person, you can take the wheel of a Bentley and hit the icy roads at blazing speeds.

This is something Bentley has been working on in recent years. So many people wish to own their cars because of the power and prowess, Bentley decided that they’d begin allowing people to drive them on insane ice courses over frozen lakes while under the eye of professional driving instructors.

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Ultimate Experiences: Fly a Super Aviator Submersible

29 August 2010

Before modern technology caught up with science fiction, most of us were enthralled with daydreams of things like hybrid sea-land automobiles, passenger planes that could travel into space and submarines that could cruise underwater more like airplanes. With the release of the Super Aviator, now the third fantasy is a legitimate reality.

With the Sub Adventure, said to be “the ultimate in low level flying,” passengers can ride aboard a state-of-the-art submarine designed to do one thing: glide through the water like a plane flies through the air. The Super Aviator sub is to underwater enthusiasts what HD TV is to cable television enthusiasts - a serious upgrade.

There are not many spots around the world where members of the public can take the Super Aviator for a flight, as running costs make them prohibitively expensive for most of us to get close. However, for tourists with deep enough pockets and no interest in the arduous training involved in becoming a Scuba diver, they will provide a unique glimpse of underwater life.

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Ultimate Experience Suborbital Space Flight

23 August 2010

It’s no secret that, since the dawn of time, humans have wanted to explore the stars. In this day and age, however, people not only want to get a closer view of the others stars and planets out there, but they also want to feel the various effects of space - primarily weightlessness. Zero gravity flights have become big in the absence of legitimate space flights. Until now, that is.

Recently, many investors decided that it was time to take people into space, or at least into suborbital space. They accomplished this by spending millions of dollars researching, developing and testing a craft that, for all intents and purposes, is just a heavy duty airplane able to take passengers into space, land safely and make the trek again.

The Suborbital Space Flight experience offered by Lynx gives everyone—with $95,000 to spend—a chance to be an astronaut. The idea behind the flight is to take you out of the Earth’s atmosphere and into the beginnings of space, where you’ll then orbit the globe at incredible speeds and make reentry.

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The Ultimate 007 Experience

16 August 2010

James Bond has been the world’s favorite spy for decades. No matter who plays the character, the movies are always an international success; and no matter how many times people have seen the archetype good guy vs. bad guy story, Bond always manages to pique everyone’s curiosity. If you’ve ever wanted to walk in Bond’s shoes, the Ultimate 007 Experience is currently available.

Most of us are never going to be secret agents. You can bank on that. However, the 007 experience allows guests to witness exactly what it’s like to perform death-defying stunts, like a high-speed chase and even throwing the proverbial cuffs on the bad guy. It’s a thrill-seeking adventure just as much as it is the ideal day out for any Bond fanatic.

There are different James Bond-themed adventures happening all over the globe. Some of them take place on yachts; others take place on makeshift movie sets. The 007 Experience takes place a large racetrack in Wampum, Pennsylvania. It might seem like an odd location, but the experience isn’t about checking out the scenery.

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Ultimate Experiences Titanic Diving Adventure

09 August 2010

There are few people alive today who haven’t heard of the Titanic. Even if they only know it by the ultra successful movie, they’re still well aware of the quick switch from triumph to tragedy that surrounds the vessel. Since the Titanic was discovered at the bottom of the ocean, many have wanted to see the wreckage, and now the Titanic Diving Adventure offers the chance.

The RMS Titanic was launched out of Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912. At the time, it was the largest passenger steamship in the world and considered by many, at their detriment, to be “unsinkable.” Four days after taking off, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, killing over 1,500 people on its way to infamy.

Unlike many adventure packages offered to the public today, the Titanic Diving Adventure doesn’t take place at a mock soundstage, racetrack or in some abandoned warehouse. You’re actually in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and diving down to see the wreckage on this journey. It’s unlike anything else on the planet.

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Ultimate Gifts: Hire Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay

07 August 2010

People have been booking private parties and events with celebrity personalities for decades. It’s a surefire way to increase the profile of any event, and it’s definitely considered to be one of the most ultimate gifts you could ever give someone. Not every celebrity has to be a singer or a comedian, either. Some are booking any famous personality, including Gordon Ramsay.

Outside of the UK, Gordon Ramsay is known primarily for being the short-tempered head chef on the hit reality TV series Hell’s Kitchen. However, the 43-year-old British chef is also a famous cookbook author, motivational speaker, and a restaurateur who has been awarded a total of 12 Michelin Stars over his storied career.

Gordon, a former teen football star, picked up some fame in the UK with his outspoken, devil-may-care personality in his restaurants and eventually landed multiple television spots, including The F Word and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Since becoming one of the biggest celebrity personalities in the world, many have booked him for private engagements.

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2010 Monaco Grand Prix Experience F1 Corporate Hospitality

06 August 2010

F1 racing is to automotive sport what football (soccer) is to field sports - the biggest and most appreciated class in the world. Millions of people attend Formula One Grand Prix races every year, but not everyone gets to receive the star treatment while doing so. With the Monaco Grand Prix Experience package, you can attend an F1 race like you’ve never attended before.

The reason the Monaco Grand Prix package is called an “experience” is due to the corporate treatment you’ll receive while attending the race. It’s no mere day at the track, either. Anyone purchasing a Grand Prix package at Monaco will experience a week’s vacation in ultimate luxury, where your every need is catered to from arrival to departure.

Obviously, the first-class seating arrangements at the actual Monaco Grand Prix will be the highlight of the trip - but it’s certainly not the only thrill you’ll experience while on this Mediterranean vacation. Monaco is considered to be the “Las Vegas” of Europe, and its location alone makes it a sought after vacation destination.

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Unique Gifts - Hire A Star For A Private Performance

03 August 2010

Some individuals aren’t content to simply pick up a pair of shoes or a tie for a gift. Some like to go all out and splurge on the ultimate gifts, like rare sports cars, yachts, mansions and, in some cases, private bookings from the world’s foremost entertainers.

Whether you’re looking to hire someone to cater to your party or looking to find someone the ultimate gift, booking a private performance by a world famous star is always a great way to go. A famous person playing a personal gig isn’t as rare as you might think. While being the “ultimate,” surely, it’s also a lucrative proposition that most stars do not pass up.

Of course, when you’re talking about getting a private performance from a popular singer or comedian, their popularity will dictate the price. Prices can range from a few thousands dollars to a few hundred thousand for one show; and if you want someone really famous, you’ll have to either work on their schedule or shell out the extra dough.

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Ultimate Experiences - Star City's Space Training Tour

12 July 2010

It goes without saying that millions of people on Earth would love to have the opportunity to travel in space. However, this isn’t a reality but for a few people on the entire planet. There’s years of training that goes into becoming an astronaut or cosmonaut, and the honor is usually reserved for individuals with extremely high IQs and a high level of flying experience.

Thanks to the 10-day Space Training Tour, though, even the average Joe’s and Jane’s of the world have a chance to experience what it’s like to be a cosmonaut by participating in Russia’s Cosmonaut Training Program. You still won’t get to venture into space, but you will be able to experience what it’s like to train as if you’re going.

Not only will you learn everything about previous space travel and the various equipment and conditions, but you’ll also get to test a lot of the stuff out. It isn’t something you can do in a day, and certainly isn’t something you can do if you’re in poor health, but for people looking for a unique vacation, this is the experience of a lifetime.

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Exclusive, Unique Gifts - A Personalized Wax Sculpture

29 June 2010

With all the many forms of digital media available to the public in this day and age, you can have your photo snapped with a multitude of a devices and, unfortunately, even without your knowledge. Being immortalized can sometimes be unflattering and, even if you enjoy having your picture taken, there are different ways to live on forever.

A personalized wax sculpture is a great way to impress your loved ones - friends or family - by giving them the ultimate gift of a handcrafted, carefully sculpted wax figure of their image (bust or entire body) or that of something they hold close, like a pet or even an inanimate object.

Wax sculpting has been around for centuries, and while the process has essentially gotten easier due to various types of molds, casts and higher grade waxes, the best artists out there still do things the old fashioned way by actually taking their tools to the sculpture and refining the wax strictly by hand.

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World's Most Luxurious Resorts - The Rania Experience

26 June 2010

The Indian Ocean is considered by many tourists to be one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the world. Entrepreneurs made sure to capitalize on this tropical area and its crystal clear waters when they transformed a small plume of white sand into a private island and one of the most luxurious resorts in the area - the Rania Experience.

The Rania Experience isn’t named necessarily for the “castaway” feel of the small island, but actually for the large 86-foot yacht that sails guests around the waters of the Maldives. All together, the yacht and the exclusive resort make for a vacation “experience” and not simply the usual getaway.

The island is nestled in the middle of the Indian Ocean and remains hidden from much of the outside world. Even famous guests of the island find that the usually sneaky photographers are nowhere to be found this far out into the ocean. It makes a nice locale for guests enjoying the freedom of both privacy and the land/sea choice.

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Virgin Galactic Venture into Space

23 June 2010

Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire CEO of the Virgin group, turned heads a few years ago with his latest spacey venture. Branson plans to give eager makeshift astronauts a sub-orbital ride in space via his Virgin Galactic air/space-craft. This space tourism industry was founded in 2004 and is currently operated in New Mexico, USA, with Branson leading the charge.

Around 2002, a contest was launched to see which company could produce an aircraft that could fly into a sub-orbital space trip, return to Earth and make the trip again. Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, was part of the Mojave Aerospace Ventures project that won the $10 million contest in 2004. Their craft was named SpaceShipOne, and Branson was immediately trying to top it.

Branson helped create SpaceShipTwo, a lighter, faster aircraft able to fly higher and carry more passengers. It was released to the public in December of 2009, and it’s still undergoing testing to make sure it’s designed well enough to carry people into the Earth’s orbit and back repeatedly without incident. The ship is now being called the VSS (Virgin SpaceShip) Enterprise.

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Extreme Experiences - Russian Top Gun Adventure

10 June 2010

Not everyone in the world is cut out to be a military pilot. With the quick reaction time needed, the keen vision required and a devil-may-care attitude when approaching combat, only the bravest men and women in the world sign up to fly fighter jets. However, there are plenty among us who would love the adventure aspect of it, and Russia’s Top Gun adventure provides it.

The Russian Top Gun Adventure is a week-long package provided by Incredible Adventures. The basic idea here is to take a tour of Russia, learn about the history of flight, and suit up for your own sound barrier-breaking flight in a legitimate fighter jet.

The jets used here aren’t retired military jets or planes that couldn’t make the grade. The MiG-29 and MiG-31 are top-of-the-line fighter jets that can easily fly to the edge of the atmosphere and reach incredible speeds. Any guest will be accompanied by a world-class pilot, of course, but the real fun is in having control of the jet for a short time.

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