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| Luxury 40th Birthday Gift Experiences |
On the site we have many different 40th gifts and presents which we feel that anybody would love as a present for their 40th.
The 40th experiences below offer that little bit more - and cost a little bit more!! Whether a group of you want to try an experience and you want it to be your treat or you want to make someones day really special these are the 40th gifts you need and they are available from one of the top experience companies in the UK. |
|  | Biplane Sightseeing Tour of London for Two..£425
Recreate the early years of passenger air travel aboard a De Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane. Fly over London at 1,500 feet with
Unrivalled views of the capital's iconic landmarks Free entry to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford is also included. | These days air travel is a nightmare of queues, checks and delays - and modern passenger jets are so vast that it's easy to forget you're in the air at all. Recreate the thrill of early air travel with a flight in a lovingly restored pre-war De Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane.
Taking off from the Imperial War Museum Duxford, you'll fly south to London, enjoying magnificent views from 1,500 feet. First the Millennium Dome appears on the horizon, followed by London's famous skyline. You'll get wonderful views of the capital's landmarks, including Canary Wharf, St Paul's Cathedral, the royal parks and palaces and the meandering Thames.
Back on terra firma, you'll get free entry into the Imperial War Museum (and half price entry for any guests) - it's Europe's premier aviation museum, spread over 85 acres and housing classic planes like Spitfires, a B17 and the prototype Concorde. Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Further details on this fantastic gift that will make anybodys 40th birthday special CLICK HERE
More Biplane experiences can be found HERE | Bordeaux Wine and City Break for Two ... £1,300
Learn about wine in Bordeaux
Stay for three nights in an 18th century hotel
Enjoy two Chateaux visits with sumptuous wine tasting included.
A wine drinkers dream! |  | Wine is a glorious gift from the gods, but if you can't tell your Pinot Noir from a Pinot Plonk, why not treat yourself and a partner to a delightful weekend of informative indulgence? After travelling to Bordeaux at your leisure (travel not included) check into your centrally located and delightfully family run 18th century hotel, your base for the following three nights.
The first evening to ease you into the heady world of French wine, your expert wine guide will host a wine tasting giving a fascinating insight into the wines and region of Bordeaux. After breakfast (included every morning), be whisked away to have your first of two chateaux visits, this time to the Medoc famous for the quality of their wines, before retiring to the hotel.
The second day begins where you left off with another chateau, this time on the right bank with more fabulously sumptuous wines. By breakfast and check out on the third morning you will be awash with a new found vigour for wine. C'est magnifique! Location: Bordeaux, France
Details on this fantastic trip that will make a 40th birthday a birthday to remember CLICK HERE |
 | Lunch Cruise in Paris for Two...£475
Travel to Paris in style on the Eurostar for a three course a la carte lunch with wine as you cruise down the Seine.
See the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Le Louvre and Place de la Concorde from the riverand choose to come back the same evening or the following day. | Get your passport out! Your journey begins as you board the Eurostar in London, bound for Paris.
On arrival, make your way to the Bateaux Parisiens pier on the River Seine and step aboard a spectacular Bateaux vessel to enjoy fine food and splendid views of some very famous sights. Enjoy a delicious three course a la carte lunch with half a bottle of wine, mineral water and tea/coffee whilst you float alongside The Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre Dame, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, La Conciergerie, Le Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Trocadero, Statue de la Liberte then back to Eiffel Tower.
From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty a singer and a musician make your discovery of the capital richer with French anecdotes and songs.
You can choose to return on Eurostar either the same evening or following day (but please note you must arrange your own accommodation if you decide to stay overnight). Paris travel pass even included!
To book this fantastic 40th birthday treat or find out more CLICK HERE
Other great 40th birthday treats can be found HERE | Thames Dinner Cruise & London Eye for 2...£209
Bird's-eye views of London from the London Eye, and then a different perspective of the capital from a Thames river cruiser.
A complimentary cocktail as you boardand a four course à la carte meal, followed by cabaret entertainment and dancing |  | Should you go on a sight-seeing cruise on the Thames? Or are the views better from the London Eye? Or should you just cut to the chase and have a nice dinner somewhere? With this experience you can do all three!!
You may have to queue a bit but it'll certainly be worth it when you climb aboard your air-conditioned capsule of the British Airways London Eye. The Eye slowly turns, giving you sensational panoramic views across London from 135 metres up.
Then later, board Bateaux London's river cruiser from the glass pontoon at Embankment Pier for a welcome cocktail. There's cabaret entertainment during your four course a la carte meal before after-dinner dancing. But don't let the great food distract you from the fabulous views, as you cruise past the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and many more iconic landmarks. Depending on the season you'll cruise at dusk or in darkness, with the city lit up along the river. This is a wonderful way to see the city from two unique perspectives. Location: Embankment, London
To book this 40th birthday sightseeing treat CLICK HERE
Other Thames & London Eye options are HERE |
 | Polo Day...£399
Expert instruction with plenty of time to practise your technique and learn how to play the game of polo.
Try out basic techniques on a mechanical horse, then improve your skills on a real one!
Put your new skills into practice playing in some instructional chukkas. Lunch is included
Suitable for riders of all abilities, including complete novices | Hmmm... a game that involves hitting a small ball with a long stick whilst travelling at speed on board a vehicle with a mind of its own. Sound insane? It's time to find out for yourself!
Even if you're not a royal or a snake-hipped Argentinian. And even if you don't know how to ride. You'll start off being briefed on the basic rules and theory of polo by expert instructors, including ball hitting, polo riding, hooking and riding off (don't worry, all the terminology will be explained). Then you'll mount a mechanical horse to learn the basic polo swings. Next you'll mount a polo pony (a real one this time) to improve your skills and take part in a 'stick and ball' session.
After a buffet lunch there's a video on game tactics, more stick and ball sessions and finally, instructional chukkas so you can put all your new skills into practice. Fast-paced and skilful, polo is an exciting, challenging sport (even without an HRH). Location: Chobham, Surrey
To learn a new sport or find out more about this Polo Day CLICK HERE
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|  | Overnight Wine Tasting Break in The Country with Dinner for Two...£250.00
Taste a variety of red and white wines and learn to match them with food.
Our wine experts have hosted 1,400 tasting events in 39 countries.
Accommodation, dinner and full English breakfast included | You know you like wine, but you're not sure how to tell a good one from a bad. Is it corked? Is it a bad year? Which wine will impress your friends, Chateauneuf du Pape or Asti Spumante?
Well, stop worrying. Wine should be a pleasure, not a dinner party anxiety, and with this experience you can learn to quaff with confidence. Our wine experts have hosted 1,400 tasting shows in 39 countries, so they know their stuff. They can help you differentiate good wines from bad, find fabulous bargains and avoid problem wines. You'll taste a variety of reds and whites, learn how to match them with food, then work in teams to identify wines in the blind tasting challenge.
After your tasting, relax over dinner and then retire for the night (subject to availability you will be housed either in a room in the main house or in accommodation next to it). Wake up to a full English breakfast the following morning to round off your experience. Locations: Guildford, Surrey; Kenilworth, Warwickshire; Northampton, Northamptonshire
More information can be found on this wine lovers ultimate 40th birthday gift HERE | Health Spa Break for Two...£499
Relax on an overnight break for two at a top health spa.
Full access to the spa facilities, including swimming pool and heat treatments
with two or more spa treatments included. Extra treatments can be booked
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 | Once in a while everyone needs to recharge their batteries, and there's no better way than being pampered at a health spa.
The two of you will stay overnight in a twin or double room, with unlimited access to the spa facilities including the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and other heat treatments. If you're feeling energetic, most spas also have a fully-equipped gym, and some include exercise classes. Your experience will also include at least two beauty treatments each, plus a healthy, tasty dinner and breakfast.
Your exact experience will differ according to the spa you choose to visit, but we guarantee a luxurious stay that will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalised. You won't believe that something healthy can feel so indulgent. Locations: Wilmington, Kent; Yoxall, Staffordshire; Seaham, County Durham; Crawley, West Sussex; Edinburgh, Edinburgh City; Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire; Tring, Hertfordshire; Henlow, Bedfordshire; Liphook, Hampshire
For more information on these fantastic spa breaks CLICK HERE.
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We feel that the above experiences will cater to the needs and desires of most lucky recipients of the 40th birthday gift. If you do not see what you are looking for then please call 01992 815502 or 07973 863820 and we will try to help.
At Your Big 40 we have access to literally hundreds of gifts and experiences from all the top name companies within the industry and if you can think of the idea, and want to pay for it, we will find a way of making it happen.
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