{"id":111,"date":"2008-03-29T06:22:14","date_gmt":"2008-03-29T06:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/ko-phi-phi-island-thailand\/"},"modified":"2008-03-29T06:22:14","modified_gmt":"2008-03-29T06:22:14","slug":"ko-phi-phi-island-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/ko-phi-phi-island-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Ko Phi Phi Island, Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Ko Phi Phi<\/span> is an island off the east coast of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/bangkok-thailand\/\">Thailand<\/a>.\u00a0The island is beautiful,\u00a0made up of limestone crabs and hills, and home to some of the best diving and snorkeling in Thailand.\u00a0 But Phi Phi is home to mainly package tourists, which has caused accomodation prices to rocket\u00a0(700 Baht for the cheapest room), and you have to work hard to get away from the dense packs of tourists and tourist related services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Backpackers and budget travellers should consider whether a visit to Phi Phi is for them.\u00a0 Accomodation costs are high and there are few, easily accesible bays around the island offering the lazy hammock swiming vibe you might be after.\u00a0 For backpackers I personaly recommend skipping Ko Phi Phi and spending your time and money on the southwestern islands.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\">Backpacker tips for visiting Ko Phi Phi<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Research the islands bays before you arrive.\u00a0Descide where you want to stay and book before you arrive.\u00a0 Competition is fierce between those arriving by boat and looking for accommodation.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">You&#8217;ll pay a high premium for a sea view.\u00a0 Many resorts are big and your room could effectively be a short walk from the beachfront.\u00a0 Save money by staying slightly inland, where the guesthouses are cheaper.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">If you&#8217;re staying for a few nights try and negotiate a better price with your guesthouse.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Look around for resturants offering traditional Thai food, they can be half the price of the tourist resturants.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Water and other essential supplies are cheaper from local run stalls than corner stores.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 align=\"left\">Accommodation<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\">Accommodation is difficult to find on Ko Phi Phi during the high season (Octobet to May).\u00a0 A basic room will cost from 700Baht and will be away from the beach.\u00a0 There are several tourist information centres just past the jetty with pictures and prices of the guesthouses.\u00a0 You can choose your accommodation and the staff will book it for you.\u00a0 This is the best option to avoid walking around and finding everywhere full.\u00a0 When boats arrive at the jetty large groups of people descend on these tourist information centres, snapping up just about everyroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><b>Phi Phi Don Chukit<\/b><br \/> tel: 075 618126<br \/> Greatly overpriced and grotty rooms.\u00a0 The resort is right next to the beach, but the cheaper rooms and a little walk into the island.\u00a0 Nothing special about this place.\u00a0 Towels included.\u00a0 A 10 minute walk from the boat jetty.\u00a0 Rooms from 1,000 Baht. 1 out of 10.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\"> Getting there and away<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\"> Several boat companies run services between the islands.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"> xx insert south west boat info<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>From<\/td>\n<td>To<\/td>\n<td>Times<\/td>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ko Phi Phi<\/td>\n<td>Phuket<\/td>\n<td>09:00, 13:30, 14:30<\/td>\n<td>350Baht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Getting around<\/h2>\n<p>There are no roads on Ko Phi Phi.\u00a0 Motorcycles and sidecars run people and their luggage around.\u00a0 Most resorts will send a porter and cart to collect your luggage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Longtail boats are available to places all around the island, and you can find them anywhere.\u00a0 A trip to Longbeach costs 100Baht.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ko Phi Phi is an island off the east coast of Thailand.\u00a0The island is beautiful,\u00a0made up of limestone crabs and hills, and home to some of the best diving and snorkeling in Thailand.\u00a0 But Phi Phi is home to mainly package tourists, which has caused accomodation prices to rocket\u00a0(700 Baht for the cheapest room), and 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