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Corvette Race Car Experience

Kelsey_L — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:46:48 +0000

“Hear your Corvette engine purr as you get ready to take off on the Texas Motor Speedway.”

Every American dreams to some day race off into the sunset in their own Corvette. Well, your day has come. Get ready to take off on an unforgettable drive as you race across the Texas Motor Speedway, your hands on the wheel of a Zo6 Chevrolet Corvette!

Start your experience learning about the vehicle dynamics, racing line, and track etiquette. Once you have formed a greater appreciation for the power that this beauty holds, it’s time to let you both loose on the race track!

Now it’s time to get suited up and strapped in to the five-point harness. This racing machine is no joke! Feel the engine roar and smell the rubber burn as you take off on your Corvette Race Car Experience. The Z06 Chevrolet Corvette is a 450+ horsepower sports car that reaches top speeds once you let the corvette loose on the long stretches of the speedway.

Grab the wheel and put the pedal to the metal as your zip around the Texas Motor Speedway for the best race car experience of your lifetime. Feel your adrenaline pump as you race another Corvette for 10 laps and speed towards the finish line and the checkered flag. Are you ready for life in the fast lane?

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Nascar Driving Experience

Kelsey_L — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:21:59 +0000

“Start your engines, tighten your grip, and get ready to roar off the race track with your NASCAR Driving Experience.”

Put down the video game and get ready to feel the g-force that Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and Jimmie Johnson feel on the real race track! It’s time to jump into the driver’s seat of a NASCAR, and take off on an adrenaline pumping ride unlike any other.

Prior to the start of your NASCAR run, you will be provided with a variety of instructional training and on-track safety instruction. Once you’re suited up in the appropriate safety gear, you’ll be ready to burn some rubber! Climb through the drivers side window and strap in for a breath taking run on your Nascar Driving Experience that will have you roaring and ready for the Daytona 500.

On your NASCAR Driving Experience get ready to smell the rubber burn as your tires prepare to take off at speeds up to 165mph! Be prepared to be knocked back in your seat as your NASCAR zips around the race track on a heart racing 8 lap run along the 1.5 mile track. That’s a 12 mile rush that will leave your heart racing for more.

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Biltmore Off Road Driving Experience

Kelsey_L — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:49:28 +0000

“Climb into your Land Rover and feel the engine rev as you take on the Biltmore Esate on your Off Road Driving Experience!”

Prepare to be unleashed on the Biltmore esate on your off road driving adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping as your Biltmore Off Road Driving Experience takes you tearing through some of the most beautiful land in Ashville, North Carolina. It’s time to get behind the wheel and take your scenic tour to a whole new level.

This off road driving experience is perfect for all levels of drivers. Whether you’re a road raging maniac or you’re just ready to tour the Biltmore Estate in a whole new style, this Biltmore Off Road Driving Experience is here to meet your every desire.

Your off roading adventure takes place at the beautiful Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in the United States. Jump inside your Land Rover and take off on a one hour action packed tour of the sprawling landscape that will teach you all the right ways to leave your heart racing.

Keep a look out for mother nature’s off-roading obstacles such as side-tilts, log crossings, creek crossings, rock crawls, steep ascents, descents, boulders and more. Now you’re fully prepared to take on mother nature in an adrenaline pumping action packed off roading adventure unlike any other!

photo by: photomattick

California Off Roading Adventure

Kelsey_L — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:46:15 +0000

“Get ready to shake the earth as you tear through the Quail Lodge Estate on your 2 hour Off-Road Driving Lesson.”

There’s nothing quite like climbing into a Land Rover and preparing to take off on a two hour, adrenaline rushing, off road adventure. It’s time to get behind the wheel at Land Rover Experience Driving School and learn how to take your driving experience to a whole new level.

This off road driving experience is perfect for all levels of drivers. Whether you’re a road raging maniac or you’re just ready to tour the California coast in a whole new style, the California Off Road Adventure is catered to your desires.

Your California Off Road adventure takes place at the beautiful Quail Lodge Estate. Jump inside your Land Rover and take off on a two-hour off road lesson that will teach you all the right ways to leave your heart racing.

photo by: photomattick

Nashville Hot Air Balloon Ride

Kelsey_L — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:50:48 +0000

“Coast over a city that is both beautiful and packed with entertainment.”

Nashville is a city that is packed with concert halls, historical sites, museums, and much more. On your Nashville Hot Air Balloon Ride you will enjoy a birds eye view of all this charming city has to offer. As your Hot Air Balloon ascends into the sunny sky, you’ll embark on an aerial adventure tour that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

This aerial adventure tour will take off as the sky lights up in an array of beautiful colors. Whether you’re an early bird with the sunrise, or a lazy bird who would prefer to take off at sunset, this Nashville Hot Air Balloon Ride is here to cater to your desires.

Lend a helping hand as your instructor teaches you the proper inflation of a Hot Air Balloon. Next jump inside the basket and get ready to take off on the most spectacular sight seeing tour of your lifetime. As your balloon gently ascends into the sky, you’ll begin to take in the magnificent views of the countryside below.

Your departure takes place in the beautiful countryside of Nashville, Tennessee. Watch as the lush countryside turns into an intricate map of rolling landscape below. Here you’ll be able to spot some of Nashville’s local wildlife from white tailed deer, black bears, wild hogs, foxes and more.

Your scenic tour continues as you pass by the Cumberland River, Centennial Park and more. If your Hot Air Balloon Ride heads toward the city, keep a look out for some of Nashville’s main attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Super speedway, and the Grand Ole Opry. Once your Nashville Hot Air Balloon Ride comes to an end, enjoy celebrating this unforgettable experience with a complementary champagne toast.

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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Miami

Kelsey_L — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:19:11 +0000

“Enjoy the unparalleled experience of gliding through the crystal blue skies of Miami over the sparkling coastline and vast golden beaches.”

There’s nothing quite like waking up to a glowing sunrise on a sunny warm morning in Miami. However, few people realize there’s so much more to enjoy than just beaches in this sunny paradise. In fact, one of the best ways to appreciate this coastal utopia is from the sky! Enjoy a memorable experience gift of Hot Air Ballooning in Miami, and enjoy the gorgeous coastline in a whole new fashion.

Rise and shine and prepare for an aerial adventure of a lifetime. Wake up with the sun and see the beautiful array of colors light up Miami and set the scene for your memorable ballooning experience.

Enjoy this scenic and educational adventure as your instructor shows you the ins and outs of hot air ballooning. Whether you’d like to help inflate the balloon, or jump right inside your basket, we hope your Hot Air Balloon Ride in Miami creates a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Your hour long aerial adventure is packed with picturesque scenery from cities to coast. As your hot air balloon gently cruises through the sky, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Miami, Biscayne Bay, and the lush Everglades. Keep a look out for the tropical birds, native wildlife, and playful dolphins that call this coastal paradise home.

When you’re high in the sky, the warmth of the sun on your face, and the colorful coast is slowly passing by below you, your mind enters a state true of bliss. This memorable experience gift with open your eyes to a whole new world of beauty. Sit back, relax, and coast back to land as you’re left feeling elated, and headed to enjoy a complementary champagne toast.

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Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Ride

Kelsey_L — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:51:24 +0000

“Soar above the serene Amish country on your Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Ride.”

Your Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Ride experience will send you on an aerial adventure tour of some Pennsylvania’s most beautiful landscape. Enjoy your birds eye view of the lush landscape as the sun lights up the sky in an array of colors. This gift an unforgettable experience full of picturesque views and memories that will last a lifetime.Rise and shine and appreciate the beauty of a sunrise. Enjoy this scenic and educational adventure as your instructor shows you the ins and outs of hot air ballooning. Whether you help inflate the balloon, or jump right inside your basket, we hope you’re prepared to take off for an adventure of a lifetime.

Take in the picturesque views below as your Hot Air Balloon gently ascends into the clear blue sky. Lancaster is home to some of the areas most beautiful landscape. On your ride you’ll enjoy views of the quaint Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the sparkling Susquehanna River, and vast amount of rolling hills and the intricate farms. Keep a look out for the variety of wildlife that call this lush countryside home.

After your hour long Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Ride, you’ll be ready to coast around the world. Unfortunately we haven’t found that experience gift yet! Instead, relax as you gently glide back to earth, and enjoy a complementary champagne toast to celebrate this memorable experience.

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Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride

Kelsey_L — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:07:45 +0000

“Glide through the sky on this picturesque Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Hudson Valley.”

There’s nothing quite like the brisk morning air and the warmth of the sun to get your day started. Another way to start your day is setting off on this beautiful morning for an adventure of a lifetime! Soar through the New York sky as your hot air balloon gently glides above the historic Hudson valley.

Begin your Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon experience at sunrise, or sleep in and depart two hours before sunset; either way, you’ll appreciate the magnificent colors that light up the New York sky.

Prior to departure you’ll have the opportunity to lend a helping hand in the inflation of your own Hot Air Balloon! While your adventure tour guide finishes inflating the Hot Air Balloon, jump inside and prepare to take off on your ballooning experience of a lifetime.

Hot Air Ballooning is an unparalleled experience that is sure to get your heart racing. Take in the breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley as you embark on an adventure tour unlike any other!

Drift over the Hudson Valley and let your eyes take in the lush rolling hills, quaint historic towns, and the sparkling lakes that surround the area. Keep a look out for the Rockefeller estate, Phillipsburg manor, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, and more of America’s historic homes and buildings. Be sure not to miss the majestic New York City skyline in the distance.

Once your Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride comes to an end, you’ll gently land on the ground with an elated feeling. Celebrate this memorable experience gift with a complementary champagne toast to complete your unforgettable day.

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Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise

Kelsey_L — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:32:02 +0000

Give your mom the gift that she truly desires- more unforgettable memories with you.”

This year give your mother an experience that she’ll never forget. Fill her Mother’s Day with gourmet food, live music, magnificent views, and memories that will last a lifetime.

The Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise sets the scene for a night to remember. Prepare to indulge in fine gourmet food, take in the gorgeous bay scenery, and dance the night away as you create an array of unforgettable memories with your mom.

The Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise is perfect Mother’s Day gift idea for you and your mother, or the whole family. Step aboard one of the many beautifully adorned cruise lines that sail our nation’s sparkling waters from the San Francisco Bay to the Hudson River. Meet the captain and crew and prepare to sail into the sunset for a night of an unparalleled dining experience.

Each Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise features a delectable four course menu. Let your taste buds indulge in the finest gourmet food on the water. Enjoy this relaxing dinner while your mother basks in all of your loving attention and is waited on hand and foot as our crew meets her every dining desire.

Once your stomachs are satisfied take stroll to the outer decks for a refreshing spring breeze, as you watch the sunset over the sparkling water. Catch up on some of your mother’s favorite memories with you, and enjoy making even more memories as you cruise through the water.

Come back inside and sip on a refreshing cocktail until our live musical entertainment, and perhaps the alcohol, has you and your mom up and dancing the night away! The Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise is the perfect gift on Mother’s Day, and lets you both enjoy an indulgent evening together.

After all, on Mother’s Day, the best gift is each other.

Find your Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise here:

Nautical Cruise Lines Mother’s Day Cruise
Skyline Princess Mothers Day Cruise
Star Fleet Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise
Odyssey Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise

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Mother’s Day Breakfast

Kelsey_L — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:39:06 +0000

“Of all Mom’s Favorite Mother’s Day ideas, the classic is Mother’s Day Breakfast.”

Every mom’s favorite Mother’s Day experience is the classic Mother’s Day Breakfast. This experience takes place where all her favorite memories are made- in the comfort of your own home.There’s nothing quite like waking up on a sunny May morning to the smells of fresh baked french toast. This recipe is delicious and simple to make. Prepare the French Toast Delight the night before, throw it in the oven the morning of, and let everyone relax and enjoy Mother’s Day morning.

Give your mom a break from kitchen and whisk up this delicious and simple recipe that will have your whole family wanting to celebrate mother’s day every day!

French Toast Delight
1 Loaf French Bread
8 Large Eggs
2 cups Half and Half
1 cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Dash of Salt
Maple Syrup
1 Pack Cream Cheese (optional)

Recipe: Slice french bread into 20 slices that are 1 inch each. Arrange slices in generously buttered 9-13 inch flat baking dish in two rows, overlapping slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and beat with a whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices making sure all are covered evenly with the mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor. The next day preheat to 350 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes until puffy and lightly golden, and then serve with maple syrup and enjoy! Note: Personal Preference: Chop up one package of Cream Cheese into 1/2 inch cubes and fold into mixture for extra creamy taste.

Set the table with beautiful Mother’s Day Flowers, have her placemat decorated with your Mother’s Day Cards, and start the day with amazing and memorable Mother’s Day Breakfast experience.