Stephanie, our Co-Owner and resident baker, is back with a yummy Valentine’s Day treat that was a crowd pleaser with our office, and we know you are sure to love. These Red Velvet Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate the season of love. We hope you enjoy! Red Velvet Cookies Recipe Time Prep Time: 20 minutes Chilling Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 13 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes Yield: 36 cookies Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened) 8 oz cream cheese (softened) 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon ..read more

Phoenix, AZ – September 22, 2023 – Hot Air Expeditions today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for its Arizona hot air balloon rides. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing winners among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. “Receiving the 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award is incredibly special to us,” Amanda Long and Stephanie Long Turner, Co-Owners of Hot Air Expeditions said in a joint statement. “We read every s ..read more

Our Co-President (and resident baker), Stephanie is expecting a baby boy and we couldn’t be more excited for her and her growing family! During her pregnancy, Stephanie has been loving fresh fruit, so, today we are sharing Stephanie’s all-time favorite Peach Cobbler Recipe. It’s a delicious summertime treat that makes those warm summer evenings just a little bit sweeter. We hope you love it as much as we do! Peach Cobbler Recipe Time Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Yield: 1 – 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish Ingredients: 5 peaches, peeled cored + sliced (about ..read more

Floating in a hot air balloon is a fun and peaceful experience, whether you’re a first-time flyer, or a seasoned ballooning veteran. A calm and safe hot air ballooning excursion begins with the right weather conditions, as hot air balloon rides are highly wind/weather dependent. Hot air balloons are unique in that they float purely with the wind speed + direction, so these conditions have to be just right for flight. Luckily, Arizona has the most flyable days per year of anywhere in the United States for hot air ballooning, and is home to 300+ days of sunshine per year, so flight cancellation ..read more

If you know our Co-Owner, Stephanie, you know she’s a baking whiz! Stephanie is constantly bringing delicious baked goods into our office, which we all happily devour (of course!). She recently whipped up a batch of droolworthy lemon bars, which are not only scrumptious, but the perfect light + refreshing treat on a warm summer day. Stephanie originally obtained the lemon bar recipe from allrecipes, but has made modifications to it for an extra special (and yummy!) touch. Enjoy! Lemon Bar Recipe Time Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 36 two-inch squa ..read more

Phoenix, AZ – July 6, 2022 – Hot Air Expeditions today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for its Arizona hot air balloon rides. This award celebrates the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, rewarding businesses that have received great reviews from travelers around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. Over the past year, Hot Air Expeditions proudly stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to travelers. This award marks Hot Air Expeditions 8th consecutive Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award. “Nothing means more ..read more

Phoenix, AZ – November 3, 2021 – Hot Air Expeditions today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award winner for its Arizona hot air balloon tours, marking the company’s 7th consecutive Travelers’ Choice award. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers around the globe, having earned great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Hot Air Expeditions consistently stood out by continuously delighting travelers. “We are humbled and honored to receive ..read more

Taking to the skies in a hot air balloon is always a beautiful experience, with incredible views unlike any other. There is nothing quite like floating thousands of feet among the clouds in a wicker basket, while taking in the sights + sounds of the world around you from a whole new perspective. Nature’s beauty surrounds you during your time up, up and away, and the great thing is, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture some amazing photos during your hot air ballooning experience. Today, Ken Moinester, Hot Air Expeditions Resident Photographer + Former Flight Crew Member ..read more

Updated Friday, June 18th, 2021 We are happy to announce, that with vaccines readily available, as well as an ease in COVID-19 mandates + guidelines for the state of Arizona, we have adjusted some of our previously outlined health + safety procedures. The following adjustments to our COVID-19 Health + Safety Procedures will go into effect as of June 19, 2021: We are excited to welcome our 20 passenger hot air balloon back into the rotation!  This balloon is a great option for larger groups + gatherings who all wish to fly together in the same balloon, and will also be utilized for shared ..read more

Phoenix, AZ – January 27, 2020 – Hot Air Expeditions, the leading hot air balloon tour company in Phoenix/Scottsdale + Tucson, Arizona today announced it has been named the Best Valley Adventure Experience in the Best of Our Valley 2021 contest, presented by AZ Foothills. The Best of Our Valley contest, which is celebrating its 13th year of ranking the best of the best in Arizona, asks readers to vote on their favorite Valley people, places, things to do and more. The Best of Our Valley contest is answered with thousands of votes, with winners chosen by the people. Hot Air Expeditions is honor ..read more