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First, you’re a great gf for being so thoughtful.
Is he into adventure sports? The hot air balloon sounds like a once in a lifetime experience. But the wine tasting sounds more intimate and romantic. Is that a private experience? Is there a special occasion you’re celebrating?
Thank you for your insights! He is adventurous but originally I wanted to go skydiving and he wasn’t up for it. He says there aren’t enough back ups for skydiving if something goes wrong so even though I like the idea of keeping this a surprise, I will have to tell him if it’s the hot air balloon.
The wine tasting isn’t private either, but I’ve done it before when my firm so can vouch for it being a fantastic experience nonetheless. I believe we will get to meet the chef, and we will likely have our own table with some personalizations but yeah neither options are private.
It’s for his birthday. Oh this context might help: the day after or before depending on what we do, we will likely go hiking.
OP, This comes down to individual preferences. Crowd sourcing opinions IMO will not help you here.
I'm sure you are looking to keep this a surprise here. However, considering how different the options are and how much is at stake for the day, my suggestion is to just ask your bf for his preference. You have already won me over by being so thoughtful!
Thank you, AP! I think I will probably end up asking him as you said, especially if I do the hot air balloon as I assume he’s ridden one before, and if not, it may because he thinks the risk is too high. But he likes a surprise so if I go with the il pranzo tasting, then I’ll just keep it a surprise.
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I’m from the bay, if you’re not doing the private hot air balloon with either champagne toast/brunch, it’s not as great.
For wine tasting, look into doing the wine train. You can do your 4 course meal and tastings with great views.
Thanks!! I did notice the balloon got some iffy reviews regarding the crowd. Not likely to book the private balloon due to cost right now but perhaps down the line I’ll revisit it. :)
The train ride seems fun, but same thing with cost and he’s planning a different train ride for us to do some other time. I don’t want to steal his idea.
balloon is something a man takes a woman.
That’s helpful feedback! So, I guess you’re leaning towards the other option?
Hot Air Balloon is pretty personal. If he hasn't specifically said he'd love a hot air balloon ride I wouldn't recommend. I've skydived (dove?) and bungied but no friggin way you're getting me up in a wicker basketball tied to a flamethrower.
That’s helpful, thank you!!