World's top 10 ballooning destinations

What does it feel like 2,000 m up in the air? Calming for sure, say those who've been there, done that! As the season moves into late fall with rich colours, it's a great time to go ballooning as nature's beauty reaches a peak. Here are the best spots to go soaring on your holiday... Looking for a dash of adventure on your travel break? Here are top 10 balloon ride destinations to die for 1. Hokkaido, Japan A large island in the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido is great for ballooning action. Finding a hot air balloon company is no problem as there is a growing demand for viewing the Hokkaido landscape from the sky. 2. Tanzanian Serengeti, Africa Want a wildlife experience from above? The Serengeti allows this and as you float quietly over the acacia treetops, you can see herds of migrating wildebeest, antelopes and zebra. This definitely makes our list! 3. Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States This forest puts on a great show thanks to its slightly higher elevation and leafy forests. Find a hot air balloon company around the Flagstaff area for the full foliage experience. 4. Dubai, UAE Watching the sunrise and sunset in the desert dunes from up above is another experience. Once airborne, the expansive desert comes up in a haze of red and gold and the sands glimmer with patterns... a pretty sight! 5. Green Mountains, Vermont, United States The lush countryside turns into a spectacle of colour during these months. Hot air balloon companies are scattered throughout, but we suggest checking out Quechee for its fantastic gorge. 6. Loire Valley, France At Loire Valley, just a few hours outside of Paris, the foliage season coincides with the grape harvesting season, so when you're not floating above tree tops, you can sip on wine while savoring rich cheeses. 7. Vilnius, Lithuania Lithuania's capital is actually one of the few capitals to allow hot air balloon flights directly above the city, giving a unique perspective to both the bustling metropolis center and its colourful, fall backdrop. 8. North Shore Region, Minnesota, US Minnesota's north shore is a dream for hot air balloon enthusiasts. A landscape of cliffs, forests and the beauty of a Great Lake mixed with the colour of changing leaves sets the stage for an unforgettable sight. 9. Lapland Region, Finland The Finnish Lapland is assumed to be a barren, icy landscape, but there are several areas rampant with multicoloured forests, accessible by hot air balloon. You get a bird's eye view of the wildlife while you're up in the air, too! 10. Cappadocia, Turkey Turkey's Cappadocia is one of the world's best places for this sport and the towns of Goreme and Uchisa are filled with coloured balloons. The place has a fairy-tale landscape of tall chimneys and lovely stone dwellings, that add to the backdrop.