Of all the things to do in the area a Portsmouth tour by helicopter has got to be pretty much at the top of the wish list! Touring bustling Portsmouth Harbour & the stunning Solent coast in a helicopter is a real thrill
- & you get that breathtaking bird's eye view of everything. Helicopter rides over Portsmouth set off from Solent Airport at Lee-On-Solent. This is the former Royal Navy Air Station known as HMS Daedalus just four miles west of the city. Being so close to Portsmouth means that even on the Buzz helicopter tour you'll get views of the Solent Portsmouth & towards the Isle of Wight. The City & Coast tour is a real insider treat as you get to fly over the whole dockyard area including the restricted access naval base that it is still very much in active service. Over 17 000 personnel work here & Portsmouth still boasts abundant ship building with orders for vessels such as aircraft carriers which you may well see from the air. You might also see the historic part of the dockyard home to the Mary Rose HMS Victory & HMS Warrior before flying over neighbouring Spinnaker Tower. This is a tour highlight for sure as this 170m tall observation tower in the form of a sail is such a great landmark for Portsmouth. Seeing it from the air in a helicopter is just brilliant & it's totally photogenic too so make sure you get some good aerial shots of the Spinnaker from your seat in the chopper! On the longer Isle of White & Needles sightseeing flights you'll head over to the Isle of Wight to circle the famous Needles as well as seeing all the local Solent & Portsmouth sights. Being a Portsmouth tour all the maritime action on the waters below you is central to these flights. Ferries naval vessels sailing boats & fancy cruise liners
- all can quite easily be seen from the heli which for these rides flies at around 1000ft affording you superb views or life in & around this corner of south Hampshire.

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Ride the seas see the sights & whoop with delight on this Padstow boat trip! Needless to say this isn't your usual sedate sightseeing boat ride you will be bumping & bouncing your way around this delightful corner of the country on a high speed boat! Before you can set sail for the high seas you'll meet your skipper for the voyage
- Ian Kitto. Ian has grown up in & lived around the Padstow area all of his life & has set up this boat touring company as a friendly family concern. His jolly disposition wealth of local knowledge & sheer boat driving skills are what make these trips unique. Following an on-shore safety briefing you'll be kitted out in a buoyancy aid & if needs be waterproofs. Heading down to the Padstow quayside you'll see the bright orange vessel that'll be taking you on your boat tour. It's a very impressive RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) that is sturdy yet light & very very powerful with not one but two outboard motors. Climb aboard & get ready for the ride... Things start nice & gently with a cruise out of the Camel Estuary on which Padstow sits then your tour in this powerful boat literally steps up a gear as you are on the open seas & Ian hits the throttle. Skimming across the waters it's a case of spray in your face screeches of delight & a proper bouncy ride
- no wonder there are large bars in front of you to hold on to! You'll whizz around this astonishingly beautiful coastline with a heading towards Port Isaac. Port Isaac is instantly recognisable as the location where hit TV show Dr Martin is filmed & is also where scenes for the classic Poldark series were shot. It's picture postcard pretty & rather lovely to look at from the sea for a very different perspective of this quintessential little village that is much like Padstow a mix of tourism & fishing. Slowing the boat down your tour guide & driver Ian will tell you all about the history along with some fascinating facts too. Then it's about turn to set off on the return leg of your boat trip back to Padstow. Once again it's a brilliant mix of speedy boat riding & seaside views as you head back into port. & if you & your fellow passengers are up for it (and there isn't too much sea swell) Ian is always obliging when it comes to pulling off a few sharp turns that are way more of an adrenaline rush than your average theme park ride! If you want to make it a personal party on the waves go for the charter option that gives you the boat skippered by Ian for an hour exclusive to you. This means that once beyond Padstow harbour you can decide where to send the boat on your very own private tour. We think this Padstow boat tour is the perfect way to spend an hour discovering the coastline hearing about the history of the area & of course generally 'having it' zipping around in this seriously fast boat appropriately called Ocean Voyager. & yes you will get wet but that's all part of the fun!

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Go Powerboating In Sunderland! This thrilling taster experience takes place on the waters off Roker Beach just north of Sunderland city centre. Easy to get to easy to park & with really good club house facilities on the waterfront this is a great venue to go to that'll see you getting a feel of what it's like to be a power boat pilot. This powerboating school is based at the Marine Activities Centre on the Sunderland beachfront & is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) approved training centre which means all the power boat instructor drivers are fully qualified to take you out on the water. Once you've cruised out of the restricted harbour area into the open waters of the North Sea you'll be able to see just what these agile boats can do as you open up the throttle & power through those waves. Your thrilling powerboating in Sunderland experience lasts two hours & you will be out in the craft for pretty much most of that time. When it's not your turn to drive you will be in one of the passengers seats so you get maximum time out on the sea. No need for anyone previous boat driving experience just be prepared for some serious speed a few tight turns & lots of water spray. Brilliant fun out on the open waters of Sunderl&. ...

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Why not treat yourself & someone you love to tickets to the theatre & a meal? With these premium package you get tickets to a top current West End production & there'll be a table reservation for you at a nearby restaurant too. The ideal moment for wooing someone in your life! You might see a lot of these sort of theatre & meal deals advertised on the internet. The problem is although they seem to be good value for your money when you look at the actual list of shows available you've never heard of any of them! Not so with these premium vouchers from Intothe Blue. As you can see all the big name productions are there. We've got laughing & dancing music swinging & dancing too. Add in a few big name stars a superb lighting show a great script amazing sets & a very skilled backstage team & you've got yourself a top production. Indeed all of the shows we have on the list have earned rave reviews & have been playing to packed auditoriums every night. Our deals ensure you'll see all the action on the stage too with top seats for the show of your choice. So whether you fancy the classic stage production of the drama of Phantom of the Opera or the sing-a-long fun of Mamma Mia to name but three of these premier shows there'll be a musical show or theatre spectacle you'd love to see. You won't be far from the theatre when you go for your dinner for two as the range of restaurants has been h&-picked to be near to London's theatre l&. You'll be able to enjoy a two course meal pre or post-theatre & there's a variety of food options available from a tasty steak dinner with an Italian flavour or a classic American-style diner feast. We think a day out in the capital with a trip to theatre & a meal is the ideal combination for a fun outing be it shared between best friends a treat for your parents or a surprise for your better half. It doesn't matter whether you're a theatre buff or it's your first time at a West End theatre there'll be a show that'll have you enthralled in the stalls. ...

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