Every year I go on vacation in England combined with somewhere else. This year it’s not going to happen.
It’s a bit of an open question, but where would you guys recommend in Taiwan? I am toying with the idea of driving down to somewhere between Hualian and Taidong for a week, then heading off down to Kending for a few days.
I’m really not that clued up on where to go in Taiwan on account of most tourist destinations here being a bit shit. However, this summer it looks like I shall have no choice but to do less harm to the planet. How do I make the most of it?
Hualian is really nice. It’s probably the nicest part of Taiwan in terms of beauty. Part of the reason is the difficulty getting there before many bridges and tunnels were built.
If you want to explore, I’ve some friends that say good things about the east corner between Taidong and Kending. Chill there and then head up to Taidong hotsprings for a bit.
Hotel Royal Chiaohsi is a nice relaxing family excursion for a few days. They’ve got a big pool for the kids, spas and saunas for the olds, and a well-stocked bar for you.
Edit: I mentioned the bar before even seeing your addendum about what you like to do on vacation. How well I know you!
Oh, and the missus can get an oil massage. Nice facility, great service, and there’s something for everyone there.
I agree with you that one of those big hotel complex things would be the best way to go. Quite expensive, but then I’ll be saving loads on flights back to the UK.
Thinking about cost, would it be better to book now? They are probably going dirt cheap at the moment, but once summer comes and everyone realises they can’t leave the island prices will skyrocket.
I just looked at the prices and we’re talking 12k a night for a two person room. That’s a bit of an ask. I’m sure that’s online foreigner price and my wife can get it down.
Looks like I’m about ten years ahead of you. My FIL passed when the kids were little. Now, my MIL and BIL both have serious health concerns. The old guard generation the family have all passed. I wish I wasn’t such a prick when the kids were younger and I bitched about family trips which to me were near insufferable excursions to hot crowded places and tourist restaurants where strange kids touched my arm hair all shrouded in loud and joyful Taiwanese which I don’t understand well.
The good news is you really only need 2-3 nights there to experience everything the hotel has to offer. You never have to return again for the rest of your life if you don’t want to.
This place, list prices are the tourist prices, sometimes there are online deals with prices much better than this…Ideal spot if you’re with kids and family.
Indeed. Of course, I say this having been to this hotel about three times in my life. But only ever in groups of 2-3, and only once did I actually foot the bill myself.
I just love hot springs. Love to take a big steamy bath in fragrant oils. There’s nothing more relaxing and vacation-y to me than getting good and greased up and being boiled like a vegetable.
