“Taiwan as a whole combines exoticism with Japanese- level infrastructure, English signage and exceptional safety, so it’s perfect for luxury travellers seeking adventure without friction,” says Carolyn Addison, head of product at Black Tomato. “I would urge agents to lean into how Taiwan is a great ‘always-on’ year-round destination (minus typhoon season in August), making it perfect for families tethered to school calendars but craving something different.”


WHAT’S NEW


The 86-room Capella Taipei, designed by internationally acclaimed architect André Fu, is now the city’s coolest crash pad. Clients keen to splash out should consider the Skyline Pool Terrace Suite, with its private patio and plunge pool. The city-centre location gives easy access to landmarks such as Taipei 101 – a great viewpoint from which to take in the city’s transformation. The Tamsui River waterfront project, due for completion in 2028, will transform the Dadaocheng neighbourhood into a pedestrian-friendly idyll, with wider footpaths, new lookout spots, bike trails and boating v>ViliÌiið ̽à > }Ài>Ì nii}hLoÕÀhoo` voÀ > hiÃÌoÀÞ wÝ] Ã>ÞÃ


Capella Taipei’s general manager Dennis Laubenstein: “Walking from the North Gate towards the South Gate traces its commercial and cultural evolution, from the rice miÀVh>nÌÃ Ìo Ìhi ÌÀ>`iÀÃ ov wni v>LÀiVÃ Üho ÃÕÃÌ>ini` Ìhi neighbourhood for generations.” Clients craving a dose of culture should also check out


the New Taipei City Art Museum, which opened in April 2025 and explores Taiwanese traditions relating to trades such as ceramics and tea through various artforms.


WHEN TO GO


December to February is dry and cold, although not bone-chillingly so – the mercury rarely dips below 12C. The city is a hugely popular destination for New 9i>À½Ã


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exterior. The city warms up in April, May and June (although showers usually occur during this period’s east Asian monsoon). July to September is hot and humid (temperatures hover around 33C), but typhoons can still be a regular occurrence. October and November are warm and dry, providing great opportunities for leaf-peeping in Taipei’s parks and Yangmingshan National Park, located in the north of the city.


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