Coastal Balloons, Smithfield

The colorful envelope may be the most iconic element of a hot air balloon—after all, it's an image frequently seen in everything from calendars and postcards to desktop wallpaper—but the basket is seriously underrated. Coastal Balloons, which charters shared balloon trips and sunrise experiences, knows this, paying great attention to the basket, which plays host to guests as they sail through the sky. Help to keep all passengers safe as they coast above Virginia's wetland in a comfortable padded compartment and other scenic areas while small padded compartments offer some privacy from the prying eyes of birds.