Travel Advisor

Howard Kuo

Expertise

Food & Wine,
Boutique Travel,
Taipei,
Hong Kong,
Bangkok,
Koh Samui

Based in

Taipei, Taiwan

Languages spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Travel Advisor

Howard Kuo

Profile details

About

Contemporary Art & Architecture Fan, Lounge Lover, Food & Wino, Yoga for Balance, News Junkie, EDM & Classics, With a Touch of Wanderlust

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Travel style

I've got a serious case of Wanderlust and have been fortunate to travel eight months on a Star Alliance business class Round The World ticket: staying up to a month in many cities, I got to know the culture and people in many countries. My travel style is typically centered around food, from the hottest restaurants to browsing local grocery stores and of course, any place with wine country is always on my list!

In this current age of globalization, I really cherish finding and discovering locally made fashion, contemporary art and making trips special by connecting to what really makes a particular destination unique. I'm a cool hunter and make it my mission to share what's truly cool with my friends.

Favorite hotels

Humble House Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton

Modern elegance meets artistic design in Taipei, featuring stylish rooms, a rooftop pool, fine dining and panoramic city views in the heart of Xinyi District.

The Upper House

Chic hotel in a high-rise building with modern suites and city views.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Siam

The passion project of one of Thailand’s most famous families, the Siam is set amidst 3 acres of lush gardens on the Chao Phraya River, and features artifacts from the family’s history.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Sunset Tower Hotel

Luxe art deco property on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles with upscale rooms and suites.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

A luxury lifestyle hotel on sun-drenched Wilshire Boulevard where guests will have a front-row seat to sunsets over the Pacific.

Fora Perks

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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
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Complimentary bottle of wine in room on arrival.
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Complimentary welcome gift on arrival.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

A fantastically flamboyant Mid-Beach favorite, with a rare art collection, epic live events and a must-visit Francis Mallmann restaurant.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Chiltern Firehouse

Refined London hotel set in a former fire station with luxe rooms that boast marble bathrooms and fireplaces, plus an American-style restaurant.

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Howard's reviews

I recently utilized Howard’s travel advisor services to book a hotel in Austin. I couldn’t have had a better experience. Howard went above and beyond by arranging an incredible room without extra cost, facilitating a pool reservation, and organizing charging services at the hotel for our EV ahead of time. I’ve booked directly with the hotel in the past and Howard made it an elevated experience (even at booking rates that are comparable to direct booking with the hotel). It’s clear his past experience in hospitality sets him apart. Plan to partner with Howard on my future travel.

Justin T.
Booked travel to Texas
April 2025

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