These Transportation Services Will Make Your Next Trip Easier

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest level across all categories. These transportation modes are the 2024 winners of the How to Get There category . Check out the complete list of winners here . For our definitive and searchable travel directory to help you plan your next trip in the West, click here .

AdventureSmith Explorations

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Embark on an expedition with AdventureSmith Explorations , where you’ll discover the comforts of a small cruise ship combined with thrilling activities like kayaking at sea and hiking ashore. Explore remote locations by day and set sail overnight, anchoring to marvel at shoreline sunrises across bucket-list destinations from Baja California to Alaska and even Antarctica. Trust AdventureSmith for all-inclusive, expert-guided, and sustainable experiences that promise an unparalleled voyage.

Aero

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Aero maintains peak hospitality at every stage of your flight. The premier jet service is book-by-the-seat, so you can indulge in high-end travel without chartering a jet or paying membership fees. Access a private Van Nuys Airport lounge and expedited boarding and check-in, complete with a concierge team. In-flight, luxuriate in an open bar and high-end amenities while snacking on Erewhon goods and sitting in hand-stitched Italian leather seats. This flight will feel like vacation.

SLO Safe Ride

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The last thing you want to do on a special day in the wine country around San Luis Obispo is worry about transportation. SLO Safe Ride infuses luxury into your ground transportation needs for the most comfortable and reliable of rides, wherever you’re going—weddings, wine tours, luxury charters, corporate events, and more.

Off the Beaten Path

Katie Arenas, Reservations Specialist, Off the Beaten Path

Travel and connect with the soul of a destination. High-end travel company Off the Beaten Path shares carefully curated guides and local ambassadors to help immerse you in the community with extraordinary experiences in national parks , all over the West, and even international options. With OBP, every path leads to an authentic adventure.

Columbia Area Transit

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From the geological wonderland of the Columbia River Gorge to the snowy slopes of Mt. Hood, the Columbia Area Transit systems provide dependable, car-free transportation. CAT is eco-friendly and poised to connect you with the essential amenities and picturesque scenery as you travel the region. With CAT, transportation becomes part of your unforgettable journey.