For my yearly December trip to India this time I had planned a side trip to Mauritius with Karen and my parents. Mauritius does not require any visas for Indian or US citizens and so travel is a breeze.
There will be quite a few reviews on this trip.
- Airline Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class from Los Angeles to Hong Kong
- Airline Review: United Airlines Business Class from Los Angeles to London
- Airline Review: Air India Business Class from London to Mumbai
- Airline Review: Air Mauritius Business Class from Mumbai to Mauritius
- Trip Report: 5 days in Mauritius
- Hotel Review: Hilton Mauritius
- Airline Review: Thai Airways Business Class from Kolkata – Bangkok – Taipei
- Airline Review: EVA Air from Taipei to Los Angeles
- Airline Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class from Hong Kong to Los Angeles
Total Cost (4 travelers):
Airfare:
- $210 for 3 travelers in one-way Coach from Kolkata to Mumbai on Indigo Airlines
- $2030 for 3 travelers in one-way Business class from Mumbai – Mauritius on Air Mauritius
- $1870 for 4 travelers in one-way Premium Economy from Mauritius – Mumbai on Air India
- $305 for 4 travelers in one-way Economy from Mumbai to Kolkata on Air India
Hotel:
- $150 for 1 night (2 rooms) at Ibis Mumbai Airport
Car Rental:
- $308 for 6 day rental at Budget
Miles/Points Redeemed:
- 170,000 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for 1 round-trip Business class tickets between Los Angeles and Hong Kong
- 66,000 Air Canada Aeroplan miles for 1 one-way Business class ticket from Los Angeles to Mauritius
- 88,000 United Airlines Mileageplus miles for 1 one-way Business class ticket from Mumbai to Los Angeles
- 640,000 Hilton HHonors points for 5 nights at Hilton Mauritius (2 rooms)