We all have those special vacation memories that have stayed with us over the years. They can range from the grandiose beauty of the local scenery, that special historical site, or a quiet moment spent relaxing with the ones that matter to us most. Just like the special moments of our own lives, some of the best memories of our vacations are the ones that come as total surprises. A vacation is a perfect place to pursue something new that you normally wouldn’t try back at home. Unique excursions offer us a safe place to step out of our comfort zones and explore a side of a place we never knew existed.

Asheville, North Carolina has been making a reputation for itself in recent years for its charming local culture and brilliant natural scenery. With so many unique landscapes and historical sites to explore the city has plenty to keep even the pickiest of globe trotters satisfied. The revitalized look of the former industrial town has given this city an iconic chic that is being replicated all around the country.

If you are attending a Continuing Education Company primary care CME Conference in Asheville and you’re looking for that truly special vacation memory or have a sense of adventure, consider booking an excursion to ride in a hot air balloon. These unique tours offer views and adventures you won’t find anywhere else. Watch as your pilots delicately inflate the colorful balloon before stepping into a sturdy basket. Soon you’ll be untethered and rise slowly in the air until you reach an altitude between five hundred and two thousand feet. It’s only from the view of your sturdy basket that you’ll get truly surreal and panoramic views of the nature that has made this city so famous.

If you’d like to take in the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains consider booking an excursion with Asheville Hot Air Balloons. On this amazing tour, you’ll sail over Pisgah National Forest and watch the sunrise over the beautiful foliage and stony faces of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. The panoramic views you’ll take in from atop your basket are amazing.as you take in memories that a camera could never capture. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the city in the fall you’ll get to enjoy plenty of kaleidoscopic images of the colorful tufts of trees swirling below you in a cacophony of amazing color. Another amazing tour to consider is the Asheville Balloon Company. This excursion stands out for the truly amazing skill of the pilots they employ. You’ll be left stunned as you soar high over the nearby landscape before dipping low over Biltmore Lake. At times, it can feel as if you’ll sink low enough that your basket will start sliding across the beautiful glassy surface. The height, duration, and direction of your flight depend mostly on the weather of the particular day you chose to sail. These variables make every balloon flight a unique experience for every guest as the wind never carries visitors over the same place twice. Every balloon ride offers a sense of freedom that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. If you’re brave enough to let go and let yourself sail through the sky like a passing cloud or gentle bird you’ll build an incredible memory you’ll take with you for the rest of your life.

Upcoming CME Conferences & Online Learning

Want to attend a live CME conference in a beautiful locale or complete an online course from the comforts of home? At Continuing Education Company, we provide you with options to make your medical continuing education fun, engaging, and relevant. Check out our conference calendar to view the dates and locations of upcoming conferences as well as the online learning courses and live streaming that are currently available. And, for a limited period of time, take advantage of our Special Offer! Attend one of our LIVE conferences in person and you will receive a FREE online 15 credit CME course from CME365™.