Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan...

Remember the Taiwan trip I spoke about few days ago? We are going to realise it... :)

Out with the 2 travel partners at noon, we went to CTC travel fair when Jane had went to the other 2 - ASA and Dynasty much earlier to check out if there are any favourable packages for us.

Afterwhich we sat down for our lunch meal at Marina Square food court, going into details of our checkouts. From the various itineraries picked up, we tried to get the best among all.
Wow, so difficult to choose.

CTC offers an attractive deal for 8 days - $818, ASA had it @ $1048 and Dynasty does not have the date we need to set off.

After a hour's lunch, Mr Poh drove us out to Chan Brothers located at People's Park Centre so that we check out some other agencies so to get the best.

Chan has a package going for $968 by an unfriendly staff - Gina.
We then proceed to SA tours nearby building going for $1,068 entertained by a probably quiet and shy lady. She basically just quotes the prices and did not even proceed into details with us.

Then, we took a table at the nearest children favourite spot, McDonalds, to continue our discussion.

The initial plan was a 7-day packaged tour. But later we seemed to concentrate on the 8Days instead. Probably have a bit more breathing space in between.

Going through all the itineraries over and over, weighing the sightseeing spots (missed or not to), talk about the routes they taking, prices at any point an important one to be considered.

But thanks god, we have not much of disagreement during the whole discussion. So scared someone will flip the table (just joking). Somehow we came to an agreement to take the ASA 8day Best of Taiwan package. Basically it covers most of the spots that we wanted but just at a more expensive price - $1,148 flying SQ.

Then, we took a turn back to Suntec, where the fair is held. Though decided what we have wanted, the hesitate hung on the staff attending to us. Managed to get a $25 discount each after much persuasion, Jane finally signed for a deposit of $1,500.

Dinner was the break off for the day. We have it at Food Republic at Suntec City Convention Hall. We packed our tummies with different choices, watched a little of the fireworks, talking about the coming trip.... and left the place nearly 11 pm.

Well had been a long day walking, talking, brainstorming but glad we will have a good trip this Oct. On the other hand, time to constraint our pocket money. Ought to meet less, eat less, spend less and save more. Oh! My poor kids! But just once in every N years.