Driving around the UK capital can at times be challenging, with congestion charges, bus lanes and maniacal cyclists making the streets of London a health hazard for hapless drivers. Sometimes you just want to escape it all and take to the skies; an idea made possible at The Lanesborough.
After spending an indulgent night relaxing at the Oetker Collection hotel, guests will be escorted by chauffeur-driven Mercedes S-Class beyond the city-limits to the fabled Goodwood Estate, home to some of the most prestigious motoring experiences in the UK. On this occasion, the motor involved will be attached to the single-propeller engine of a Spitfire aircraft.
After lunch and a pre-flight briefing to discuss your preferences – a leisurely flight to enjoy the scenery or a more dynamic experience with some aerial acrobatics – you will roar into the skies above East Sussex towards Beachy Head, flying at speeds of up to 300 mph, and taking the controls for a few heart-racing minutes to become part of aviation history.
The £9,000 (US $11,715) price tag includes a night at The Lanesborough, transfers to Goodwood, lunch for up to four guests and two 20-minute Spitfire flights, each of which will be immortalised in a personalised 360-degree video.
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