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bars, seafood and a party vibe during the high season. Windswept
Sunrise Beach
, another
sublime long stretch of sand, juts to the north where you'll have spectacular Adang views.
A drawback of both of the busy beaches is the preponderance of long-tails that crowd out
bay that spills into the Adang Strait, has an altogether different feel and retains Lipe's wild
soul. In between there's an ever-expanding concrete maze of cafes, travel agencies, shops
and salons. More resorts are opting to stay open year-round.
There are no banks or ATMs on the island, though several of the bigger resorts can
change travellers cheques and cash or give advances on credit cards - all for a hefty fee.
Internet is available along the cross-island path for 3B per minute and a few places behind
Sunrise Beach charge 2B per minute, though most hotels and several restaurants offer free
wi-fi.
