Group trips to Japan and Korea this autumn: feast on crabs at sea, plus 100 free flight tickets for airline’s anniversary

An 8-day in-depth tour of Japan and Korea covering Busan, Kagoshima, Beppu, and Nagasaki—experience a variety of scenic beauties in one trip. (Provided by Princess Cruises)

With crisp autumn air in full swing, it’s time to chase autumn foliage, enjoy fresh crab, and celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Avoid the summer holiday crowds by traveling in autumn for a more relaxing getaway. In addition to budget airlines offering early-bird deals and anniversary flight giveaways, cruise itineraries now feature crab dining lounges and group discounts. You can also admire the moon and indulge in shrimp and crab delicacies while sailing—let a delicious journey bring together family, friends, and loved ones for an adventure around the world.

Tigerair Taiwan’s 3rd Anniversary Campaign Wave 1 “3Q Every Buddy” is calling for new definitions of “3rd Anniversary” and giving away free flight tickets. (Provided by Tigerair Taiwan)

The final sale of Tigerair Taiwan’s 2017 winter schedule is now live, featuring four routes: Taipei Taoyuan–Busan, Taipei Taoyuan–Daegu, Taipei Taoyuan–Okinawa Naha, and Kaohsiung–Okinawa Naha, all with early-bird promotional fares starting from NT$999 (excluding tax) for one-way tickets. (Provided by Tigerair Taiwan)

Celebrating its 3rd anniversary, Tigerair Taiwan plans to give away over 100 free round-trip tickets in September. The first celebration activity invites all Tiger fans to redefine “3rd Anniversary”—whether it’s your 3rd wedding anniversary, your child turning 3, or your business’s 3rd year, upload a photo to the campaign page from now until September 14. One lucky winner will be selected daily at 6:00 PM to win a free round-trip ticket.

Additionally, four Tigerair Taiwan routes—Taipei Taoyuan–Busan, Taipei Taoyuan–Daegu, Taipei Taoyuan–Okinawa Naha, and Kaohsiung–Okinawa Naha—will begin selling one-way tickets starting from NT$999 (excluding tax) on Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 AM. Travel period is from October 29, 2017 to March 24, 2018. A promo code “ITBONUS” is also available—if you see a crossed-out lower fare in the search results, it means you can enjoy an additional 12% discount off that price.

Enjoy an open-air cinema under the starlit sky by the pool, complete with complimentary popcorn and drinks, while watching exciting movies, sports events, or other entertainment programs on a giant screen for a top-tier audiovisual experience. (Provided by Princess Cruises)

A 5-day light travel itinerary to Okinawa, Ishigaki, and Miyako lets office workers fully immerse themselves in breathtaking seascapes and completely unwind from work stress. (Provided by Princess Cruises)

And of course, autumn travel wouldn’t be complete without sampling plump, delicious crabs. From September to November, Princess Cruises offers voyages departing from both Keelung and Kaohsiung, featuring 4–5 day light trips, 6-day Southeast Asia routes, and 8-day Japan-Korea dual destinations—perfect for avoiding summer crowds. Princess Cruises-exclusive crab dining lounges serve up juicy, fresh crabs, along with tender, succulent lobster meals for seafood lovers to indulge in and recharge after a busy work season.

For example, the “Okinawa, Ishigaki, Miyako 5-Day Tour” departing on October 3 coincides with Mid-Autumn Festival, offering an unforgettable moon-viewing experience at sea. Princess Cruises is offering group travel deals: the 4-day Okinawa & Ishigaki trip starting from Keelung begins at NT$16,900, the 5-day Okinawa trip starting from Kaohsiung starts at NT$19,900, and there’s also a special group rate where the third and fourth travelers pay as little as NT$6,800 each.