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Discover the enchantment of hot air ballooning<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For 39 years adventure seekers have been flocking to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the world’s largest hot air balloon festival. You can experience the adventure of a lifetime witnessing more than 500 hot air balloons in the air during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta\u00ae, October 2-10, 2010.<\/p>\n

Wrap up your summer by planning a fall getaway to the amazing Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta\u00ae in the hot air ballooning capital of the world. Better yet, enter to win a trip for two October 4-6, 2010. The getaway is valued at more than $1,500 including:<\/p>\n

  --  Two nights at Nativo Lodge, a Heritage Hotels & Resorts property\n  --  Two days admission to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta\u00ae\n      including VIP access to the Gondola Club Hospitality Suite\n  --  A balloon ride for two with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Company\n  --  Admission to the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon\n      Museum\n  --  A $200 Visa card to be used for airfare, gas or shopping\n<\/pre>\n
Visit www.ItsATrip.org\/balloon-festival<\/a> to enter the sweepstakes by September 6th.<\/p>\n
For nine days every October, the New Mexico skies are filled with  color as 500+ balloons float over Albuquerque’s high desert landscape.  There is excitement and adventure to be found both in the air and on the  ground.  Hundreds of balloons launch at Balloon Fiesta Park each  morning. Visitors walk amongst the balloons as they inflate and are  welcome to ask questions and meet the pilots – you may even be asked to  help out a crew member with the inflation process!<\/p>\n
Besides enjoying the spectacle of Mass Ascensions, Balloon Glows,  Special Shapes, and exciting hot air and gas balloon competitions,  hundreds of booths offer a taste of local cuisine, arts and crafts from  across the country.<\/p>\n
Albuquerque offers many other affordable adventures from above  including the world’s longest aerial tramway, year-round ballooning,  soaring in a glider, skiing and amazing views from the 10,000-foot  Sandia Peak.<\/p>\n
For more information on Balloon Fiesta, visit www.BalloonFiesta.com<\/a> and for information on Albuquerque, visit www.ItsATrip.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The mission of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is to  stimulate economic growth by marketing Albuquerque as a visitor and  convention destination. For more information, please call 505.842.9918  or visit our web site at www.itsatrip.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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