Vegas: Flying from dusk till dawn
Vegas has to be one of the most striking skylines: drenched in neon, it illuminates the desert for miles around.
Louis from Fly the LV Sky explains why the land of the gambler makes such great flying territory.
What makes flying in Vegas so exciting?
Las Vegas has so much to offer! Conveniently, there are more beautiful clear-weather days for flying here in Vegas than anywhere else in the country. The city and architecture of Las Vegas is completely unique. The desert, mountains, and valleys provide an amazing landscape. The combination of these elements provides opportunities for amazing photography and advanced helicopter training.
What should people expect from their helicopter flight?
This experience is customized to each person. read more
Segway Tours
The revolutionary Segway was first seen in 2001. Now while it may not have taken off as fast as predicted, the clever two-wheeler has found its perfect role: as tourist transport.
Thanks to its adaptability and novelty it is loved all over the world, especially in San Francisco.
Hannah Williams of the San Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company tells us more:
Why is a Segway the best way to see San Francisco?
“Segways are the best way to see the city because they are more
interactive and personable than a bus tour, and can cover more ground and are more informative than traveling by foot or bike.” read more
Ready, steady, cook!
There are few activities that bring people together better than cooking. But if your contribution is usually just drooling from the kitchen door, you really need to get more involved.
Eating it is one thing, preparing it another. And there’s massive satisfaction to be had from pulling of a tasty dish – and you get to enjoy it too!
Here, Raquel from A Pinch of Salt, a hands on cooking company, shares tips and experiences for the would-be cook.
New York Walking Tours
The Big Apple has an even bigger reputation. It’s a complex place, full of character and the only way to really get close to it, is to walk it!
Forget the yellow cab: slip on a pair of comfortable shoes and get discovering. Susan Birnbaum from NYC Walkabouts explains the delights and surprises that await you.
Q: Which are your favorite New York City (NYC) sights?
A: Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Wall Street (including Ground Zero), Chrysler Building and Washington Square Park.
Q: Can you define the New York City identity? read more
A View From Sky River Helicopters
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Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary or a Christmas Gift, a helicopter tour is a very special treat indeed.
Carol Wrenn, from Sky River Helicopters tells us more…
How long have you been flying for?
While Sky River Helicopters has only been in business for a year, our pilots have loads of experience, each with 1500+ hours of flight time. They are all commercial pilots as well as certified flight instructors.
What is it about flying that excites you?
Flying helicopters is a blast! It gives a total sense of freedom. We love seeing the reactions of people after going on one of our tours or learn to fly demos. The level of enthusiasm about helicopters and helicopter flying is great.
What should potential customers expect from one of your trips?
We offer a number of tours, such as a tour of NYC, Philadelphia tour, NJ shore tour, and Pocono tour. Each seat in the helicopter is a window seat so the views are terrific! We also offer sunset tours with champagne. It is very popular for couples and we have had several ‘pop the question’ in the back of our helicopters! read more
Who needs city maps when we’ve got GPS?
It looks as if the day of the good old city map has passed. Paper maps are big, clumsy to use, difficult to fold, and every time you try to get anywhere you always find yourself staring at a crease!
Tourists have long since relied on city maps, and in the bigger cities it’s normal for even cab drivers to have a map in their car.
So what changed? Well, technology has caught up with the map. With the help of built-in GPS (Global Positioning Systems) mobile phones are now providing directions, even finding out about traffic updates.
How does it work? GPS was devised for the military; it uses satellites orbiting high above the earth to help find a receiver’s (your phone’s) position on the ground.
What then happens is this data is integrated into mapping software; so with a quick browse of your phone you can find where you are, search for destinations and get directions for the fastest route possible. read more
How to drive a Supercar
Exclusivity never comes cheap, especially not with automobiles. While ownership of a ‘sports car’ may be within reach, running a ‘supercar’ is out of almost everyone’s league.
Even so, there’s one way to get behind the wheel of the fastest and most exclusive automobiles: rent them!
Marcello Bommarito of Signature Car Collection tells us a little about what’s hot in his garage and settles the discussion once and for all: who makes the best cars?
Which cars do you have for people to enjoy?
In our current fleet we have a Ferrari F430 Spider, Lamborghini Murcielago, Lamborghini Gallardo, Bentley GT Coupe, Bentley Flying Spur and an Aston Martin DB9 Volante. read more
Keeping sailing simple with Captain Mike
Mike From Seaside Sailing
Captain Mike runs Seaside Sailing in New Jersey and has just two rules for the people who come aboard his boat. Number one: Have fun. Number Two: Don’t fall off the boat!
Safety is a serious matter at sea, although Mike’s not a man to dampen the fun; crew aboard his ship can get as involved as they choose in the running and rigging of his 44ft sailing yacht, the Express Mail.
We’ve spoken with him about what people get up to on board, and his role as Captain. Here’s what he had to say: read more
So you think you have a real 4×4?
Land Rover Driving across Moab
Drivers love SUVs. But it’s important not to confuse an SUV with a 4×4; they are not always the same thing. The SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) can be seen as a cousin of the 4×4, but the two are very different beasts, while sometimes having key things in common.
To explain: When someone talks about a 4×4 they mean an off-road vehicle that has a dedicated 4-wheel-drive transmission. These began their lives with the Willys Jeep, which was made to give US forces a light multi-terrain vehicle.
In order to cross the roughest of rocks and slipperiest of slopes, over time engineers developed a new transmission; instead of the engine driving two wheels, it drives four. read more
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