Apo Island - Revision history

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Tintinthetraveller: added listing Runors Lodging

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Tintinthetraveller: added listing Mario Scuba Diving and Home Stay

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Tintinthetraveller: added listing Apo Island Beach Resort

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 ==Get in==
-For more details on Apo island, see the Apo island blog - http://visitapoisland.blogspot.com/
+''For more details on Apo island, see the Apo island blog - http://visitapoisland.blogspot.com/''
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-see the Philippines travel blog - http://goo.gl/jEo8A
+''see the Philippines travel blog - http://goo.gl/jEo8A''
-) Take a flight to Dumaguete
+Closest airport - '''Dumaguete'''
 ) Take a bus from the airport to Malatapay, Zamboanguita (this is where the bangkas leave for Apo island)
 Alternately, ask your hotel to arrange the transport. The latter is far more convenient.
-Boat rental (2 way)it doesn't matter if you stay in the island for a day or a week. The rates are the same.
+'''Boat rental''' (2 way)it doesn't matter if you stay in the island for a day or a week. The rates are the same.
 pesos - small boat max 5 pax
 pesos - big boat max 10 pax
 Solo travellers may also join other boats for 300 pesos.
-There is a counter at Zamboanguita pier, where you pay the environmental fee.They arrange the boat for you.
+There is a counter at Zamboanguita pier, where you pay the '''environmental fee'''.They arrange the boat for you.
 '''Warning :''' You ''HAVE'' to walk through the water to board the boat. So remember to change into your slippers (the water is stony) and either wear shorts or roll up your clothes.
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 The boats do not have any curtains on the sides, so assume that you will be wet within minutes of leaving. Dress accordingly a, be ready to be wet, and keep all your belongings (especially camera, money and documents) in your bag. The boatman will keep your bags inside the boat in the bottom, so it is more safer.
-You must arrange for transport from one of the local boats to come and retrieve you for a fee.  It is a several mile trip in an outrigger canoe with outboard motor over open water, swells can be large and you can expect to be sprayed with saltwater throughout the trip (wear sunglasses).  The boats will generally meet you at Zamboanguita where the Malatapay Wednesday market is held.  Take a jeepney from Dumagete, just ask the driver or the guy who collects fees off the back of the jeepny to warn you when it is your stop.
+You must arrange for transport from one of the local boats to come and retrieve you for a fee.  It is a several mile trip in an outrigger canoe with outboard motor over open water, swells can be large and you can expect to be sprayed with saltwater throughout the trip (wear sunglasses).  The boats will generally meet you at Zamboanguita where the Malatapay Wednesday market is held.  Take a jeepney from Dumagete, just ask the driver or the guy who collects fees off the back of the jeepney to warn you when it is your stop.
 It can also be arranged through Apo Island Resort to go from Dumaguete to Malatapay-Dauin, and from there directly to the island.
-If you want to stay near the pier in Dumagete, the Coco Grande Hotel [http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/standardhotel/cocogrande/index.html]is only 1 minute away. There are many similar htoels liek Liquid Dive located neither closeby nor far away from this jetty. There are 4 lodges in Apo island itself. While their rooms are sparse, they do not have any electricity at night (and for many hours during the day)
+If you want to stay near the pier in Dumagete, the Coco Grande Hotel [http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/standardhotel/cocogrande/index.html]is only 1 minute away. There are many similar hotels like [Liquid Dive located] http://www.liquiddumaguete.com/ neither closeby nor far away from this jetty. There are 4 lodges in Apo island itself. While their rooms are sparse, they do not have any electricity at night (and for many hours during the day)
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	Unlike Liberty, Mario has running water. Electricity tends to be a precious commodity all over the island.</sleep>		Unlike Liberty, Mario has running water. Electricity tends to be a precious commodity all over the island.</sleep>
		+	*<sleep name="Runors Lodging" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">This two storied private lodging can be found inward - on the way, from the beach (near Liberty) towards the Apo island high school. </sleep>

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	REMEMBER to bring a rechargeable flashlight if you plan to stay overnight on the island.</sleep>		REMEMBER to bring a rechargeable flashlight if you plan to stay overnight on the island.</sleep>
		+	*<sleep name="Mario Scuba Diving and Home Stay" alt="" address="" directions="Near Apo Island Chapel" phone="09063610254" url="http://goo.gl/jEo8A" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Marios is 2 minutes walk and inwards of Liberty. The rooms are nicer, but no views (unlike Liberty). Photos of Marios dive shop Homestay can be found here - http://goo.gl/jEo8A
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		+	It is well sign boarded, and locate just next to the chapel.
		+	Send a text / call them to book.
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		+	Unlike Liberty, Mario has running water. Electricity tends to be a precious commodity all over the island.</sleep>

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	More photos of Liberty lodge can be found here - http://goo.gl/jEo8A</sleep>		More photos of Liberty lodge can be found here - http://goo.gl/jEo8A</sleep>
		+	*<sleep name="Apo Island Beach Resort" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Apo Island Beach Resort [http://www.apoislandresort.com/new/]is on the opposite side of the boulder from Liberty Community Lodge. It is 5 minute walking from Liberty and in a more secluded cove. The cottages here are made of earth / concrete mix (as compared to Liberty which has a lot of bamboo / nipa).
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		+	REMEMBER to bring a rechargeable flashlight if you plan to stay overnight on the island.</sleep>

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	It is commonly thought that there are only two resorts on the island, Liberty Community lodge and Apo Island Beach Resort. However, these are among the better two (you can stay in oen and eat at the other. Liberty tends to have a fully functional restaurant, while Apo island beach resort has very few rooms, and hence fewer guests.		It is commonly thought that there are only two resorts on the island, Liberty Community lodge and Apo Island Beach Resort. However, these are among the better two (you can stay in oen and eat at the other. Liberty tends to have a fully functional restaurant, while Apo island beach resort has very few rooms, and hence fewer guests.
		+	*<sleep name="Liberty Lodge" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Liberty Community Lodge [http://www.apoisland.com/] is the larger of the two, it has a very nice restaurant and both private and dorm type rooms. The private rooms are situated in what appears to be a large expensive private house, the showers use barely desalinated water and the island is always on restricted water use.
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		+	More photos of Liberty lodge can be found here - http://goo.gl/jEo8A</sleep>
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 Several beach resorts at nearby towns regularly offer trips to the island, and it is more common among divers and tourists to get accommodations off Apo Island. Examples of hotels and resorts outside Apo Island are Liquid Dive Resort [http://www.liquiddumaguete.com], Playa de Malatapay Resort and Restaurant (www.playademalatapay.com) and Thalatta Beach & Dive Resort in Maluay Zamboangita ( www.thalattaresort.com ), Bahura Resort & Spa [http://www.bahura.com] in Dauin and Wellbeach Dive Resort in Maluay [http://www.wellbeach.com] . Rates span from budget to splurge, with some hotels usually offering a range of activities that explore the mountains, water falls, sulfur springs and other beaches of Negros Oriental.
-There are only two resorts on the island, Liberty Community lodge and Apo Island Beach Resort.
+It is commonly thought that there are only two resorts on the island, Liberty Community lodge and Apo Island Beach Resort. However, these are among the better two (you can stay in oen and eat at the other. Liberty tends to have a fully functional restaurant, while Apo island beach resort has very few rooms, and hence fewer guests.
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-Liberty Community Lodge [http://www.apoisland.com/] is the larger of the two, it has a very nice restaurant and both private and dorm type rooms.  The private rooms are situated in what appears to be a large expensive private house, the showers use barely desalinated water and the island is always on restricted water use.
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-Apo Island Beach Resort [http://www.apoislandresort.com/new/]is on the opposite side of the boulder from Liberty Community Lodge.
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	*<buy name="Souvenir t-shirts" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Beautiful "Apo Island" t-shirts can be bought (150 pesos each) can be purchased just off the tourist assistance center. It is recommended that these be bought, as they assist the islanders in their subsistence.</buy>		*<buy name="Souvenir t-shirts" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Beautiful "Apo Island" t-shirts can be bought (150 pesos each) can be purchased just off the tourist assistance center. It is recommended that these be bought, as they assist the islanders in their subsistence.</buy>
		+	*<buy name="Pasalubong shopping" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The five odd souvenir stalls also see sarongs, and small handicraft items such as wooden key chains. They are NOT allowed to sell items liek sea shells - that itself should tell you how careful they are in nature conservation</buy>
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	==Eat==		==Eat==

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	==Get in==		==Get in==
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		+	For more detaisl on Apo island, see the Apo island blog - http://visitapoisland.blogspot.com/

	1) Take a flight to Dumaguete		1) Take a flight to Dumaguete

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 ==Buy==
-There isn't much in the way of retail on Apo Island.  It is advisable to bring anything that you may need with you because it is a long trip back to Dumagete.  The local women will try to sell you t-shirts and sarongs when you arrive and when you leave.
+Local women will try to sell you t-shirts and sarongs when you arrive and when you leave.
 *<buy name="Souvenir t-shirts" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Beautiful "Apo Island" t-shirts can be bought (150 pesos each) can be purchased just off the tourist assistance center. It is recommended that these be bought, as they assist the islanders in their subsistence.</buy>
 ==Eat==