Buy 1 Get 1 Free on International Tours at ITF Taipei Travel Fair — Paris 8-Day Direct Flight Tour for Just 40,000 NTD

▲ The 2016 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will grandly open on November 4.

Reported by Yu Jia-yun / Taipei Photography & Reporting

Asia-Pacific’s most popular and Taiwan’s largest travel exhibition2016 ITF Taipei International Travel Fairis set to kick off with four days of excitement starting November 4. To coincide with year-end countdown events, the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays, and the summer and winter breaks, major travel agencies are offering a variety of discounted short- and long-haul tour packages. In line with this year’s theme “Travel Together,” some even feature an unbeatable Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal, inviting everyone to explore the world together!

▲ Chan Star Travel offers a Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion.

Taiwanese travelers love spontaneous trips to Hong Kong and Macau.Chan Star Travelis offering a discounted rate of 3,999 NTD (before tax) for a Hong Kong free-and-easy trip. In line with this year’s fair theme “Travel Together,” they’re also providing a “Second Person Free” deal on a 3-day Macau free-and-easy tour, plus a Broadway fantasy show ticket. The package starts from 5,988 NTD (before tax) for two people (departure dates: November–December).Southeast Travel Servicehas arranged a 3-day Macau free-and-easy tour that includes stays at the “Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central,” without using budget airlines, available at an exclusive fair price of 7,888 NTD (including tax).

▲ Lion Travel offers second-person half-price deals on exclusive Costa Cruises itineraries.

Looking to travel to Japan during the Lunar New Year or school breaks?Lion Travelhas introduced a range of affordable itineraries and early bird discounts for the winter vacation (January 20 – February 12) and Lunar New Year (January 27 – February 1). Short-haul tours offer up to 6,000 NTD discount per second person. Early bird packages for Tokyo Disneyland Dual Parks, Tokyo Skytree, and winter activities start from 35,900 NTD for five days (departure: January 21 – February 7, 2017), while a Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe-Nara tour is available from 43,900 NTD for five days (departure: January 23 – February 7, 2017). Additionally, Lion Travel has exclusively partnered with Costa Cruises to launch the limited-time “2017 Costa Fortuna 9-Day 8-Night” summer itinerary for 2017. Early bird bookings start from just 29,900 NTD.

For those who love independent travel,Cola Tour is launching a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” ticket promotion and limited-time flash deals during the four-day travel fair, including the “JR Conan Railway Pass in Tottori,” “Nishitetsu Dazaifu-Yanagawa Pass,” “JR Kyushu Railway Pass,” and “JR Takayama-Hokuriku Railway Pass.” These deals not only help travelers save significantly on transportation but also include entry tickets and special offers to various designated sightseeing spots!

▲ Long-haul tours offer the biggest discounts at Southeast Travel Service.

In recent years, long-haul tours have become increasingly popular among younger travelers, and with more direct flights available, Southeast Travel Service is taking the opportunity to offer exclusive on-site discounts such as an 8-day direct Paris tour for 39,900 NTD (including tax), a 9-day direct Italy tour for 61,900 NTD (including tax), and a complimentary service charge worth 90 EUR. There’s also an annual European Christmas Market special: an 8-day Austria-Czech Republic tour for 46,900 NTD (including tax) with no service charges, making it the most heavily discounted option among all tour categories.

ITF Taipei International Travel Fair
Dates: November 4 – November 7
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center, First Exhibition Hall (1F & 2F, Zone H) & Third Exhibition Hall