Westwind's Hot Air Balloon Flying Rides Over The Michigan Countryside
Plymouth, MI - Not sure what to get mom for Mother’s Day? Whatever you do, don’t get her a tangible gift or it’ll soon be forgotten. In fact, experts at San Francisco State University say it’ll be forgotten in about 6 to 8 weeks, three months max. Evan a brand new car…
What then, will please dear old mom? These same researchers found that people prefer experiences rather than knick knacks because they’re more memorable. According to Ryan Howell, assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University, "When people spend money on life experiences, whether they also take someone with them or buy an extra ticket or whatever, most of our life experiences involve other individuals. People were fulfilling their need for social bonding while having these experiences. Experiences, continue to provide happiness through memories long after the event occurred.”
Another reason for increased happiness in experiences, the researchers found, was that people felt a greater sense of vitality or "being alive" during the experience and in reflection, Howell said. "As nice as your new computer is, it's not going to make you feel alive," he said.
Thankfully there’s a solution offered by Westwind Balloon Company which has been providing memories for their hot air balloon passengers since 1981.
“In the end all we have are memories and the balloon ride provides a vivid and lasting memory,” Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of Westwind Balloon Company of Plymouth, Michigan.
“The cool thing about a hot air balloon flight is that it’s an experience gift that an entire family can enjoy too. Mom and dad can take the flight and the kids and grandkids can participate as well. They can help out during inflation of the balloon, then they can chase it as it flies across the countryside. Everybody can be there at the landing and have a little champagne toast at the end of the flight. Balloon flights have been very popular for years because they really are the ultimate in experience gifts. Now that we have solid research to back it up what we already knew,” says Lorenz.
“It’s not just for mom either. Since two people go along with the pilot it’s a perfect experience gift that both mom and dad can enjoy together because each flight is for two people.”
Lorenz says nobody forgets their first balloon flight because it’s an experience that cannot compare to anything else. The sensation of flying over trees, lakes and streams, spotting deer and other wildlife is unique and inspiring. “When a gift touches someone both emotionally and on a multi-sensory level they never forget it. “
The balloon flight costs $695 for two people. Gift certificates for flights in the area over Kensington Park in Milford, Michigan can be purchased by calling 734-667-2098 or by visiting http://www.westwindcos.com/
About Scott Lorenz
Scott Lorenz has been a commercial balloon pilot since 1982, and has logged 1,550 +
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