I tot the annual fare finished last month You know the AA biggest sale. I was there too but couldn't manage to book so i'm waiting for next best thing.

sigh

All those promo by AA, booking & actual flying time is atleast 9 to a year ahead. So chances of ppl cancelling due to lotsa reasons also very high & thus, additional income to AA haha

Hi May, I had the same thougth with you. Was thinking of visiting somewhr around March but I'm worried continue waiting might end up with higher price fare. Let's keep our finger cross for the next zero-fare promotion.

If I got it right, usually every September they have the AAX promo

Will go Taipei next week, the hotel rate is very high now, for wonstar is about RM 300 any reason why?

if u are on budget trip and don't mind minimal services, why not look for a hostel instead? only about RM50-60 per nite.

Taiwan have a lot of 42km marathons & Ultra Marathons....

I want to try it one day... when im fit enough for it.

waiting AA promo....!

The promo is mostly 9mth to 1 yr ahead lah..So not easy..furthermore. to get ticket really to coincide to your wanted date will not be easy. ..as an idea, any ticket ~ RM800 return consider very good dy

btw, anyone have reviews on the hotel below:

Hotel Riverview Taipei
Taipei 101 Villa
Hotel 73 Taipei

Yup, plentiful quality minshu out there for you to discover

PS: In fact some hotels are rather affordable too. I found one in Ximending, ECFA via Agoda

This post has been edited by kiawin: Jul 5 2011, 01:28 PM

Really I already set all my travel dates edy. JUst need to get the tix..

I got AA around RM800 return la. how you rate to grab it? scale of 1-10

That's non- promo gurantee get price liao lor...Yes if you dunwan to wait..If date to close, normally ~ RM1200-1300.

Promo, sometime can get ~ RM300-RM400. but you need to chase like hell & also lotsa network busy & hours of frustration b4 you can get those tickets

i cannot imagine spending like 6 hours sitting in front of the computer trying to refresh the AA website, then ended up only paying maybe a hundred bucks lesser. it's only worth it if can get the 0 fare, if the fare is 300 per way, u still end up paying about 700-800 bucks inclusive of luggage and all those chargeable stuffs. that's how AA make money.

But still better than MAS going to Taiwan using only Boeing 737-800..My Taiwan trip, MAS using B737--super narrow plane & so small..and seat similar to AA quality i.e the common black leather. The only consolation is the free food, drinks & comfort kit.

AAX to Taipei using bigger plane A330 or A340? so much more comfortable..unless MAS using 747 or A330/A340?

I am going to stay at this hotel in ximenting.

haih.. thought about it whole night ended not buying. Pray hard there will be another wave of promo la..

I'll never take MAS to Taipei.. NEVER!
Everytime it will be like either China Airlines or Eva Air, if not then Air Asia.

any recommended min shu

i juz bck frm taiwan...highly recommended keymans hotel near to taipei main station.the hotel very clean n free wifi.may b the price a bit exp,but very near to taipei underground mall(walk 1 min),then it links to the taipei main station.u can go to anywhere with the mrt or bus.very convenient n save time.

remember to apply for free Digital Tour Buddy before go to taiwan.it is a free hp with free 100 yuan credit.u can use it to make local n international call.

http://tour.youthtravel.tw/travel2009/1210...19f24bfc137ec63

remember to bring ur student card.most fo the tourist spot place can ur msia student card to get special discount price.may b most of the website dont mention valid for international student card,but actually it works for malaysia student card.haha.


if you r travelling in group of 4,may b u can take taxi frm hotel to tai yuan airport.800 yuan per taxi.juz 30 min from keymans hotel to airport caz the taxi driver use a newly open route to the airport.and u no ned to carry ur heavy luggage.


for those who like to shopping n travelling wif air asia,pls buy extra luggage as air asia will charge rm40 per kilo if u exceed the luggage.

Just back from 6D5N taiwan. Travel during summer is definitely a pain. No mood to take photo, walk and tiring. But, it was fun. Taiwanese are very polite, friendly and helpful. Try to talk with them and you will shock how polite they are compare to malaysian. *different culture, education since they were young*

Review of my stay,

Taipei Homestay (9/10)
Pro: Very cheap, 5minutes walk to MRT, clean, friendly owner, near to famous breakfast shop.
Con: Located in a dark lorong(but well lit and safe)

Windsor B&B (Jiufen) (9.5/10)
Pro: Cozy, nice view, very friendly owner, 5 minutes walk to Jiufen street, flower tea and delicious breakfast provided
Con: Some unknown insects fly into balconi when u are enjoying nightview, sunrise etc

City Inn (XiMen) (9.5/10)
Pro: Cozy, clean, artistic room design, beside Ximen MRT station, friendly lobby staff,ipad and computer provided to go online
Con: Blue film provided (con if traveling with family, mayb pro for some couple)

Overall the trip was great. Like the way taiwanese speak, work, etc. but travel taiwan again during summer is NO NO for me

This post has been edited by uncontrolled: Jul 9 2011, 09:05 PM