228 Holiday: Seaside Chill, Theme Park Fun or Ancient City Strolls? Check Out 3 Accommodation Deals

▲ The four-day 228 Holiday is a great time for domestic travel. (Photo / Provided by Formosa Fun Coast)

Reported by Chen Hanyin / Comprehensive Coverage

Not had enough fun during the Lunar New Year break? Quickly plan another getaway during the 228 Holiday. Capitalizing on the domestic travel boom, many hotels are offering special room rates to help travelers save big. Prefer a quieter experience? You can also opt for spa treatments, wine, and gourmet meals for a laid-back holiday.

Formosa Fun Coast

▲ Formosa Fun Coast has 15 locations across Taiwan. (Photo / Provided by Formosa Fun Coast)

Formosa Fun Coast operates 15 properties in Taiwan, ranging from the Sail Hotel at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in Northern Taiwan to the Fulong Castle Hotel in Northeast Taiwan, the Lihpao Land Family Resort in Taichung, as well as hotels in Kenting and Hualien along the coast. For different travel styles, the hotel group offers tailored room packages. For example, “Spring Fun in Tamsui” lets you stroll along the Hinoki Sakura Avenue in Tamsui; Taichung Lihpao Land’s “Fun & Play Holiday” package lets you enjoy the theme park and outlet shopping, plus there's an ongoing promotion—download a NT$777 e-coupon from their official website from now until 2/28.

Huatai Ruiyuan

▲ Huatai Ruiyuan promotes a slow-paced vacation experience, where guests can enjoy sea views and immerse themselves in nature. (Photo / Provided by Huatai Ruiyuan)

If you prefer to avoid the crowds, head for the blue skies and seas instead. Huatai Ruiyuan is located in Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, offering breathtaking views of Dajian Mountain and endless coastal scenery for a perfect slow-paced holiday. From now until March 31, book a sea-view room under the “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” deal, averaging NT$2,677 per person per day. During the Blue Sea Holiday period, you can also add a Swiss Valmont SPA treatment at a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” rate for total relaxation.

▲ Swiss Valmont SPA Treatment. (Photo / Provided by Huatai Ruiyuan)

Tainan Crystal Hotel

▲ Tainan Crystal Hotel has partnered with local shops to launch a “Explore Historic Tainan” tourist map. (Photo / Provided by Tainan Crystal Hotel)

The ancient city of Tainan is worth visiting over and over, always bustling with visitors on both weekdays and holidays. To help everyone explore the charm of this historic city, Tainan Crystal Hotel has teamed up with nearby shops and major commercial areas to launch a new “2017 Explore Historic Tainan Tourist Map,” featuring over 60 local restaurants, snacks, souvenirs, and tourist factories, along with exclusive guest discounts at the hotel.

▲ Explore the ancient city with the “Explore Historic Tainan” tourist map. (Photo / Provided by Tainan Crystal Hotel)