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Summer peak season competition begins: Island Club Med resorts launch early-bird deals
Summer is quietly approaching — are you ready to hit the islands for some fun in the water? Club Med, known for its all-inclusive holiday experiences, is offering early-bird discounts at its resorts in Ishigaki Island, Cherating Bay, Bali, Phuket, Bintan Island, and the Bintan + Singapore dual-city package...
Chi-Mei Art Museum: Happy Kids Month in full swing
Not just on Children's Day, Chi-Mei Art Museum has designated the entire month of April as "Happy Kids Month," launching a series of children-themed activities to ensure both kids and adults have a great time; this will be followed by...
The classic print giant HAV A HANK’s signature printed tote bag is coming soon!
HAV A HANK (ハバハンク) was founded in 1947 in South Carolina, USA, and is a classic American print manufacturer. Its most famous bandana print scarves have long been essential items among stylish individuals. To this day, it remains a precious handkerchief factory that insists on MADE IN U.S.A. With a long history, it has created high quality and a rich selection of classic styles. The new collaboration combines HAV A HANK's BANDANNAS with MSPC’s classic MASTERTEX CANVAS. The outer fabric uses HAV A HANK’s classic patterns bonded to MSPC’s exclusively developed MASTER-TEX material. This tote bag will be available exclusively at MSPC’s Taipei flagship store starting April 14th (Saturday).
Imperial-Class Hot Spring Retreat & Luxury Supercar Experience
For the first time, Nikko Kankakuya and the Royal Supercar Club have combined traditional Japanese onsen lodging with high-end supercar driving, launching a two-day, one-night “Onsen Stay & Supercar Dream Tour.” The package includes both entry-level and luxury options, offering not only Bentley limousine transfers, butler service, kaiseki cuisine, premium spa massages, unlimited bar drinks, and stays in open-air bath suites or presidential suites, but also the thrill of driving your own supercar around town.
Online Travel Fair Kicks Off Early – Get Amazing Deals at Sunlight Onsen Hotel in Taichung
Worried about crowded travel fairs where you might not even get the deals you want? Travel fairs offer a dazzling array of travel products that can be overwhelming. Online travel fairs let you easily browse and choose deals from the comfort of your home, and you can take your time to consider before purchasing – smart and time-saving.
The Golden Statue of the Heavenly Emperor Visits Wudao Island – Martial Monks Perform Arts during a Blessing Parade
The 2012 Wudao Religious and Cultural Tourism Season grandly kicked off yesterday (the 9th). In addition to continuing the 322-year-old tradition of the City God Parade in Kinmen, this year the event also invited the True Martial Emperor (the ancestral statue of the Heavenly Emperor) from the ancestral temple on Mount Wudang in Hubei, China...
Step closer to becoming a portrait photography master—Sony A57 delivers lightning-fast burst shooting and stunning composition
Sony’s widely acclaimed α translucent mirror digital SLR camera series has just launched a new model again this time around. The newly upgraded A57 camera significantly enhances professional photography performance, making your fleeting moments sharper, faster, and more creatively framed...
Belgian and Japanese-Korean cross-border performances take the stage as you enjoy spring in the mountain city and admire the tung blossoms
When spring blooms, visiting the mountain city of Miaoli not only allows you to admire the tung blossom scenery known as "May snow," but also, from April 14 to May 6, the Miaoli County Government will host the "2012 Spring Tour of the Mountain City – A Feast of Performances" every weekend evening...
Taipei Roundabout Reopens, Showcasing State Banquet Cuisine & an Organic Green Lifestyle
The roundabout on Nanjing West Road was once a shared memory for Taipei residents. After two major fires, its management changed hands multiple times, yet the results never quite lived up to public expectations. Today (the 9th), Taipei Roundabout has reopened under the leadership of media mogul...
Cherry blossom goodies at pocket-friendly prices！Korea’s Daiso debuts super dreamy new items
Korea Daiso is a must-visit store for many travelers to Korea. Unlike Japan Daiso, the products sold at Korea Daiso are completely different from those at Japan Daiso. While both stores offer a variety of everyday small items, the stationery and daily necessities at Korea Daiso...
Military Newspaper Artifacts Unveiled: The "Divine Eagle Daily" Emerges at Dongyin Brigade History Museum
Besides must-visit attractions in Dongyin such as the Dongyin Distillery, Dongyong Lighthouse, and the Nation’s Northern Frontier, the nearby Dongyin Brigade History Museum by the Anton Tunnel is also set to open to the public. The museum houses wartime artifacts, documents, and numerous precious photos since the establishment of the Anti-Communist National Salvation Army...
Immersive Experience: Encounter the Great Future at the National Taiwan Museum
The special exhibition "Encounter the Great Future – Earth’s Environmental Changes," organized by the National Taiwan Museum, is on display until October 14. Through virtual reality, immersive experiences, and cultural creativity, it presents three main themes: “For Modern-Day You – The Footprints of Urban Hunters,” “For Truth Seekers – Experiments on Global Warming,” and “For Those Moving Toward the Future – Scripts of Tomorrow.” Drawing lessons from the journey of human civilization, it encourages reflection on current global challenges, anticipates possible future trends, and inspires the public to face the “future world” with optimism and initiative.
Tourist towns roll out discounts; special trips help you save big
Ten top tourist towns and three featured specialty towns, selected through a four-month vote, have started launching various promotional activities since April, including accommodation, shopping, and travel package deals. For example, Daxi and Ruifang are offering 199 NT packages, while Beitou, ...
MSPC x DIGMEOUT London Olympics Concept Mixed-Material Tote Bag – New Release!
The popular Japanese handmade bag brand MSPC (Master-Piece), loved by young people in Taiwan and Japan, has collaborated with digmeout, a creative project initiated by Osaka-based radio station FM802, to launch a new joint...
Unique New Flavors in the Food Street A Grand Collection at Food Republic
With an investment of NT$200 million and designed in the retro style of Taiwan's old streets from the 1950s, "Food Republic" has made a dazzling debut at Banqiao Mega City (Mega City) and Taichung Mega City (To...
Capture fairy-like photos as a flower field girl in full bloom – the hollyhock sea is absolutely stunning
From late February to April each year, hollyhocks are in full bloom. In Tainan, there’s an absolutely gorgeous hollyhock sea where the flowers grow taller than people. Stepping into the hollyhock field feels like entering a floral maze – it’s truly spectacular. With vibrant blossoms and lush green foliage...
To the generation that can't afford a house: Nine things tiny homes teach us
In a capitalist society, young adults worldwide face the challenge of being unable to buy a home. No matter the country, purchasing property has become an aspiration out of reach. Faced with this dilemma, various types of tiny homes have become...
The Mading Tienfu Temple’s grand procession kicks off today, running for three consecutive days — complete route records now available with navigation features
The once-every-three-years pilgrimage of the Five Lords of the Mading Tienfu Temple in Tainan began this morning with solemn ceremonial rites held within the temple grounds. Following the departure ceremony, 155 divine palanquins, performance troupes, and various folk art groups paraded through the surrounding areas of Mading...
The Chocolate Republic has just opened—experience all five senses and easily become a chocolate connoisseur
Many people who grew up in the 1980s to 2000s have fond memories of 77 Milk Chocolate, a childhood favorite. Now, the delicious taste continues, and the brand has launched a premium chocolate line called “CHOTTY&COTTY”...
Star Pisces' First Annual Voyage Begins – New Matsu Tour Itineraries Launched
Star Cruises’ Star Pisces will embark on its inaugural voyage from Keelung to Matsu on May 9 this year (2012). This marks the introduction of another new outlying island itinerary following previous holiday packages to Hualien, Kaohsiung, Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, and Yonaguni Island. The all-year-round sailing schedule of Star Pisces, originating from Taiwan, also grandly commenced between April 12 and October 26 this year. All three-day-two-night itineraries (excluding August) booked before the end of April can enjoy a 35% discount off the original price.