Balloons aren't just for children's birthday parties and your nan and grandpa's 100th wedding anniversary. Oh no. Hop in a hot air balloon and you have the chance to experience jaw-dropping scenery without jumping out of a plane or scaling a mountain. That's why we've gathered up some pictures of the best landscapes you can experience from up in the air.
If your budget won't stretch to America's great canyons just yet, how about trying a journey closer to home? Virgin Balloons offers a number of exhilarating trips taking in green rolling hills, and a cow or two. The UK never looked so good…
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