If you go...<\/p>\n
* Remember to bring enough cash. Mandiri, Bank Negara Indonesia,
\nBank Rakyat Indonesia and Bank Danamon branches and ATMs are
\navailable in the city, but not in outlying areas. As you may have
\nguessed, local shops accept only hard cash -- Visa can't take you
\nthere.<\/p>\n
* Don't forget sturdy boots and a strong flashlight to get
\nthrough the dark, muddy caves.<\/p>\n
* For a picnic on the beach or at the Bird and Orchid Park, buy
\nsnacks and drinks in a supermarket downtown. Contrary to popular
\ndestinations, don't expect to find food vendors or toilets at the
\ntourism sites.<\/p>\n
* Be careful when you're driving. Dogs and pigs are considered
\nvaluable, and locals will fine you according to traditional laws
\nif you hit any. The fines take into account how many potential
\npuppies and piglets the animal may have created.<\/p>\n
Flights: Garuda, Merpati, Batavia Air<\/p>\n
Accommodation:
\n* Nirmala (downtown), (0981) 22005\/22162. Rooms: Rp 150,000
\n(US$15.60) to Rp 220,000, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
\nThe air-conditioned rooms are rather shabby but considerably
\nclean.<\/p>\n
* Nirmala Beach, (0981) 26333\/26777. Rooms: Rp 300,000-Rp
\n800,000, including breakfast. It is the best hotel on the island
\nwith cozy rooms and a bathtub.<\/p>\n
Diving: Biak Diving, (0981) 26017, diving@biak.wasantara.net.id
\nRates: Day tours range from Rp 500,000-Rp 650,000 per person
\n(minimum four people). Book a week in advance if you are going as
\na group or at least a day before if you're going solo.<\/p>\n
-- JP<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/if-you-go-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }