Into the Blue Experiences

If you're looking for something a bit different for someone who loves trying new things, take a look at gift experience company Into the Blue.

From flying lessons to falconry, taking Afternoon Tea to touring vineyards, pampering yourself to paddleboarding, there’s something for everyone. Boost your skills, too – try photography or cookery, creating a designer perfume, chocolate making or taking dance lessons – there’s lots of choice. Steam train outings, horse riding, driving days, brewery tours, Thames Cruises and more. They’ve got flying experiences from Spitfire Experiences to Flight Simulators and Vintage Flights. Check the locations before you buy, as they've experiences all over the UK.

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	Sea Paddleboarding Adventure, Brighton £45.00 for one person. Set out on a paddleboarding session from Brighton Marina! You'll get a safety briefing and instruction on how to use the equipment and learn the basic techniques to keep control of your SUP and go in a straight line. Paddle towards Ovingdean and Rottingdean under the chalk cliffs, then head back to Brighton Marina. Qualified instructors host and lead the sessions, and all safety equipment & equipment is provided. The session lasts for about 2 hours and you form part of a small group of between 4 to 8 people for this experience. Find out more from Into the Blue.
	The Ultimate Spitfire Simulator £275.00 What an opportunity! Fly the world's only pro MkIX Spitfire simulator! The Sim is based on a genuine World War 2 Spitfire - it looks, and feels and even sounds like a real Spitfire! It's the worlds only Spitfire sim that can be used for training new Spitfire pilots! You can learn the basics of flying this incredible plane: there's a 15 minute briefing and introduction to the controls and a 30 minute session in the simulator with about 20 minutes 'airborne'. (If you go for the extended session, you'll have a 60 minute session with around 50 minutes 'airborne'.) Fly off to Into the Blue to find out more.
	Wine Tasting Experience for Two, Brighton £80.00 Spend a couple of fun hours at the Wine Cellar trying delicious wines and nibbles with a knowledgeable host. A chance to find out more about the wines you taste, but you won't be bamboozled with facts. Cheers!
	Brewery Experience Day at Brewhouse & Kitchen £95.00 This is a hands-on day, brewing craft beers with a head brewer! Begin with breakfast with tea or coffee, and then get involved and find out about the magic behind brewing beers. You can sample 8 different craft beers, including beers brewed in the microbrewery. Lunch is included and you'll go home with a certificate and a 5 litre mini keg of your chosen B&K brewed beer! Cheers! Find out more from Into the Blue.
	Birds of Prey Experience Voucher From £79.00 (half day) You can choose between a half and full day bird of prey experience - this is a great opportunity to see the incredible relationship between the falconer and bird and to find out more about birds of prey. Handle and fly majestic birds of prey - and don't forget to bring a camera! Full-day courses give you extra time with the birds of prey, working with experienced bird handlers to really get to know the birds and their characters. A number of locations are available around the UK, and itineraries will vary, but this is a super chance to find out more about these stunning birds. Find out more from Into the Blue.
	Flight simulator Lancaster Bomber Flight Simulator Experience From £119.00 There are a number of flight simulator experiences in Sussex, including a flight simulator experience in a replica Lancaster Bomber cockpit at a flying club at Brighton City Airport! There's a welcome, introduction and briefing and you'll discover all about the Lancaster Bomber. There's 1:1 tuition from your simulator instructor and an introduction to the cockpit layout and controls. There are two experiences; with one, you have 30 minutes in the simulator and test your skills by flying under the Severn Bridge and return back to try your hand at landing. The other is an extended experience, and after your initial 30 minutes, and flying under the Severn Bridge, you'll have a quick break for refreshments, and then do another 30 minute simulator session, with a mission briefing - and you'll fly low level over the dams in Germany as the amazing Dambuster pilots! Find out more here.
	You could go kayaking on the River Arun What a great way to see some of Sussex, on the River Arun! There are 2 different itineraries to choose from - they both last about 13km. All the gear that you need is included. Learn some basic kayaking skills and paddle the river in a leisurely manner, taking in the countryside and wildlife. For £70.00 Find out more
	The Royal Pavilion Brighton and Cream Tea for Two From £50.00. Go back in time and explore the history going back over 200 years at The Royal Pavilion Brighton. Your cream tea includes a scone with clotted cream, jam, and a pot of tea - and you can choose the sparkly option of a a glass of Prosecco each, to make it extra special! Find out more from Into the Blue
	Rural Beekeeping & Craft Beer Experience, Albourne, Sussex £65.00 for one Combine beekeeping, craft beers & wines in one experience! This takes place at the Albourne wine estate. You'll get kitted out in a suit to visit the hives, and then have a tutored beer and wine tasting with nibbbles! Find out more here There are other bee-keeping courses and experiences, not just in Sussex but in Surrey and further afield in the UK. Take a look at them here.
	Sunset Sailing £75.00 Set sail in the evening from Brighton Marina on a performance sailing yacht! You can join in or just chill - it's a skippered experience, and you'll sail around Brighton's waters for around three hours. There are other sailing experiences as well (including one in the Lake District) - you could have a sailing day in Dorset or learn to sail in Dorset, try tall ship sailing in Dorset, try dinghy sailing at Milton Keynes or even charter a private yacht in Brighton. Find out more about the full range of sailing experiences available from Into the Blue here
	Couples Superstar Singer Experience £69.00 This is quite an experience for two of you - you'll record your own voices, singing your favourite song together! An experienced producer will help you throughout, and you'll receive a digital recording of your track as a momento! Find out more about it from Into the Blue.