If you’ve grown weary of the full-body scanners, long lines and tumultuous flights hallmark of today’s typical flight experience or endured a long land cruise and found it lacking, you might be surprised to know there is an alternative.
It’s called an air cruise, or more specifically, a Mauiva AirCruise. The company, first started in Florida as an air charter company, recently released a new travel product combining the multiple itineraries of a traditional cruise with the quick connections of air travel into a new hybrid product. The experiences allow one to enjoy landmarks and activities scattered across the continent in a more timely manner than could be accomplished alone and with less overall hassle because Mauiva utilizes a combination of private plane travel and motor coach service. The consumer is thus given more time to actually experience a destination without the delays of typical commercial plane and car travel.
Each trip accommodates groups ranging from 5 to 30 people, and the company takes care of baggage and check-in services, registration and payment for key tourist attractions, a bilingual guide as well as breakfast, dinner and a snack on board every flight. Currently, there are two experiences in North America: the All American East and Western Wonder; both are guided group vacations. Travelers can book either the Comprehensive Package, which is designed to be the full Mauiva AirCruise group travel experience or a Fly & Drive, which allows the flexibility to see destinations independently while still enjoying the major amenities of private group travel.
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So how much does it cost? The company tells us that an average adult couple will spend approximately $3,500 for a 6-day, 5-night Comprehensive Package trip on the east coast that includes lodging at an upscale chain hotel. Fly & Drive packages cost about 1/3 less.
Itineraries and dates can be researched over at the Mauiva AirCruise site, but make sure to also check back on Gading in the coming few days — rumor has it that we’ll also be reviewing one of the trips.