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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. |
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 | Tall
Ship Sailing For Four...£577.00
A day sailing aboard a magnificent tall ship.
Be a hands-on member of the crew, or just relax on board with refreshments,
lunch and afternoon tea included.
For a truly stunning day at sea you can do no better than a day's
sailing aboard a rigged tall ship. |
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craft, J R Tolkien (two-mast topsail schooner) and Artemis (three-mast barque),
have masts over 30 metres high and are perfect for a day of traditional
sailing.
You'll begin with refreshments and a safety briefing from your experienced
crew, before sailing out onto the Solent. If you want to enjoy some hands-on
activity, then there's always a job to do on board, from raising the sails
to helming the ship, and the friendly crew will show you how it's done.
If you'd rather, you can relax on deck and chat to the crew about the sailing
life. A buffet lunch and afternoon tea will be served on board during the
day. Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Further
details on this fantastic gift that will make anybodys 40th birthday special
CLICK HERE
Other
Tall Ship Experiences can be found HERE
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Sightseeing Tour of London for Two..£411
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 ... £1,075
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
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 | Lunch Cruise in Paris
for Two...£440
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 4...£387
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
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 | Polo
Day...£439
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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Port Harvest in Portugal for Two...£979
Your chance to tread grapes,taste world famous tawny and vintage ports and
enjoy some excellent Douro table wines.
You will also travel by train into the stunning Douro vineyards
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of port production in Portugal - and take part in the colourful fun of the
harvest of this rich, fortified wine.
There's nothing like immersing yourself in a good bottle of port, but take
it one step further and really soak up the rich and sugary flavours when
you join the workers of the informal association of small, rising star producers
known as the 'Douro Boys' and tread the grapes. Both of the Quintas that
you visit, the Dutch owned Niepoort and the Quinta do Passadouro, are renowned
for their tawny and vintage ports. You'll also get to taste several excellent
Douro table wines and travel on the train route made famous by Michael Palin,
up through the breathtaking Douro vineyards.
You'll stay in a three star hotel in the centre of Oporto near the river
front, a great place to relax in the evening. This unusual and special weekend
will leave your tastebuds tantalised and your legs stained red! Location: Oporto, Portugal
More
information on this trip can be found HERE
|  | Overnight Wine
Tasting Break in The Country with Dinner for Two...£245.00
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...£489
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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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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