How to travel during the 2016 holiday breaks? Expert tips on taking leave for travel

Since everyone loves to check in and share their happiness when going abroad, airports have always been one of the popular spots for photos. Especially last year, with the Japanese yen at a low point, coupled with budget airlines frequently offering flight promotions, almost every day on Facebook featured a different friend traveling or on vacation in Japan, which was quite enviable.
For those who usually don’t have extra days off to travel abroad, this year you must make the most of the eight consecutive holidays. Plan and arrange ahead of time, especially if you’re considering independent travel. During peak months, it’s even more important to book flights and hotels six months in advance to avoid missing out.

Now, follow in the footsteps of super travelers and see what consecutive holidays we have this year, and what leave strategies can let you travel longer and enjoy more time away.

This year there are a total of eight consecutive holidays, including New Year’s Day (3-day holiday), Lunar New Year (9-day holiday), 228 Peace Memorial Day (3-day holiday), Tomb Sweeping Day (4-day holiday), Labor Day (3-day holiday), Dragon Boat Festival (4-day holiday), Mid-Autumn Festival (4-day holiday), and National Day (3-day holiday). Among these, travelers can take three days off during the Tomb Sweeping Day period to enjoy a 9-day long holiday; or take three days off during the Dragon Boat Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival to get an 8-day consecutive break.

The four most popular travel destinations for Taiwanese people last year: Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the United States, with a monthly airfare comparison chart.

Plan your trips according to the off-peak and peak seasons—you can sometimes save a lot of money. Start planning your travel itinerary now.

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