The Fort / Buton Palace Complex

To go to the Buton Regency, we can use the sea route speed boat ride Sagori Express or Super Jet. Travel time from Turkey to Baubau about 5 hours. After arriving in Baubau we can use a landline to Buton district to hire a car to travel about 2-3 hours long.
 
But to get to the fortress palace Buton we do not need all the way to the Buton Regency, because fort is located only about 3 km from the center of Bau Bau. The fort was built in the sixteenth century by the Buton, made ​​of volcanic stone arranged neatly with lime as an adhesive. At the time of the kingdom of Buton, the castle serves as a base defense of pirate attacks and the Dutch colonialists. This fort has 12 entrances and exits, each of which has a name. Inside the fort there are relics of historical attractions as follows:

         Sultan Mosque, built in the XVI century AD that the architects describe the unity of the people who cored the teachings of Islam.
         Flagpole created / founded in the sixteenth century AD The pole is made of wood ± 50 meters high.
         Sultan Buton former home is now used as a museum (Palace Wolo).
         Cannon made ​​in the seventeenth century as many as 52 pieces.

The beauty of Wakatobi shore

1. Patuno beach
Patuno beach is located in the Village Patuno district. Wangiwangi. This beach has white sand and beautiful coral. The beach is crowded with tourists on holidays, Saturday and Sunday.
2. Sowa beach
Beach Sowa Sowa is located in the Village district. Binongko. This beach has a long coastline that looks beautiful when we visited him at sunset.
3. So rests the beach / Beach mate.
The beach is crowded with young people who do not have a soul mate. It is said that if there is mudi young couple leaning on palm tree on the beach it will be a partner.
And there are many other beaches that are not less beautiful beaches, above. Actually all of the pristine beaches and reefs of Wakatobi are very beautiful underneath.

Hotels in Wakatobi

List of hotels / inns in Wakatobi :

1. Al Azizyah Hotel , Jl. Poros Liya No. 05-Wangi Wangi Selatan (standard rate is Rp 75,000 per night, deluxe USD 120,000).

2. Wakatobi Hotel, Jl. Ahmad Yani, phone 0404-21823 (rate per evening standard Rp 125,000, Rp 250,000 room suite)

3.Setiyana Hotel Jl. Endapo Regent Rujab complex Wakatobi, phone 0404-21222 (Rate per night, standard Rp 100,000)

4.Gajah Mada Hotel II, Jl. Kemakmuran No. 82 Ex. Pongo complex Morning Market district. Wangi-Wangi, phone 0404-21527 (rate per night, USD economics 50.000, Rp 75.000 standard).

5.Rahmat Indah Hotel, Jl. Mandati III (rate per night, standard Rp 50,000)

6.Wisma Nirmala, Jl. Ahmad Yani (Rate per night, standard Rp 100.000, Rp 150.000 VIP)

7.Penginapan Nita Sari Jl. Kemakmuran No. 34, Ex Morning Market Complex. Pongo, Wangi-Wangi, telephone 0404-21636 (rate per night, economics Rp 50.000, Rp 60.000 standard, VIP USD
80.000).

8.Penginapan Lamongan Jl. Free no 5, near Regent's Office, telephone 0404-21017 (Rate per night, the economic Rp 60.000, Rp 75.000 VIP) Tel: (0404) 21 017

9.Penginapan Lina, Jl. Wolter Monginsidi Wangi-Wangi Mandati II, telephone 0404-21961 (rate per night, economics Rp 44.000, Rp 110.000 standards, VIP Rp 132.000) (0404) 21961.

10.Penginapan Jeli, Ex. Pongo (rate per night, standard Rp 60.000 - Rp 70.000)

Liya Fort

Liya communities in the overseas throughout Indonesia from Sabang to marauke now must feel proud because they have the most beautiful castle Liya and the largest in the world. Criteria of the most beautiful in the world can be seen from the stratification positioned consists of 3 (three) layers or the core zone of the core zone 1, which covers the whole of Laro Togo (Togo Laro, Balalaoni) and the core zone 2 includes: Kareke, Rea, Woru, Bisitio, Salamawi, Wotea, Timi, Efulaa, Kohondao and core zone 3 covers the entire area between the boundary Mandati Tonga, One Melangka, Bira, and Lagiampa Sempo. The area of ​​Fort Liya tier 1 (core zone 1) = 22 970 m2, area Fort Liya layer 2 (the core zone 2) = 297 780 m2 and the area of ​​Fort Liya layer 3 (the core zone 3) is estimated to 900 000 m2 which is currently in preparation for mapping and data collection technical support from the Directorate General of History and Antiquities Ministry of Education and Culture through the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall (BPPP) Makassar. Stratification of 3-layer placement Liya fort is located at higher elevations (plateau / mountains) approximately between 60 meters to 80 meters above sea level when viewed from the air and waters of the sea has a charm or aura is very beautiful and is second to none in the world. Similarly criteria of the Largest in the World can be seen from the results of the data by the Zoning Fortress Liya BPPP makassar 2012 with a total area of ​​Fort Liya (zone 1 zone core Core 2) an area of ​​320 750 m2 wider than the Buton Castle's area 230 375 m2. (source: http://www.id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benteng_Keraton_Buton.)

Wakatobi Specialties

Wakatobi typical staple food is "Kasuami", refined from cassava is squeezed water and then steamed. Regular Kasuami juxtaposed with fish. If you eat one kasuami, then your stomach will feel full if you are not familiar. Eat Kasuami more delicious when paired with "parende", which is cooked with fish sauce, typical of Wakatobi. It was very delicious and tasty .. If you visit Wakatobi do not forget to eat the cuisine of this one. good luck ..!!

Wangiwangi Island, The matchless charm

For you lovers of diving, island-scented fragrance in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi is a very fascinating. Not only are coral reefs and fish, but seaweed grows beautifully here.
Wakatobi is a national park that holds the diversity of underwater life. Such diversity of fish, coral reefs, and a wide range of biota under the sea, make this place a paradise for divers. In Wakatobi island there are 4 major and a short name for the park, which is fragrance-scented, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Towards Wakatobi can be reached via a small plane from Makasssar to Wakatobi or boat from Turkey.
Perfume-scented island is the entrance of one of Wakatobi and the place you must visit. Beaches on the island-scented fragrance is very clean and white. Selian, the most popular diving activities on the island. Wealth of coral reefs, marine fish are cute and beautiful starfish, you can find while diving on the island-scented fragrance.
Not only the abundant natural beauty, fragrance-scented island there are a lot of seaweed which is very beautiful as you see from the boat. Not only see, but you can simply try to harvest seaweed together with the community on the island-scented fragrance. You can also try the processed seaweed in the form of a refreshing drink. A wide range of culinary fish can also be found on the island of Wang-scented.
Perfume-scented island has more variety of facilities on other islands in the Wakatobi region. Perfume-scented island there are many resorts and lodging houses. However, many resorts here are owned by foreigners. Peninapan home prices range from Rp 50000-150000 population overnight. If you want to stay at the resort is more luxurious, you had to pay cash of Rp 500000-2000000 per night.
Perfume-scented island is famous among international tourists. No wonder, you will meet many foreigners in this place. Perfume-scented island presents the beauty and friendliness of the sea Bajo, the tribe that settled in the island-scented fragrance. This is exactly what makes this place as one of the places you must visit in Indonesia.
Travel to the island-scented fragrance is not easy. However, beauty is a gift from your long journey.
(travel.detik.com)

Matahora Airport

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 Matahora Airport is an airport located in Wangi-wangi Island, Wakatobi, South East Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The airport construction began on 2007 with an investment of 100 billions Rupiah from South East Sulawesi province government. The airport was inaugurated on May 22, 2009 by then-Indonesian minister of transportation Jusman Safi'i Jamal^[2].

Expansion

In 2012, 2,000 meters runway is extended to 2,500 meters together with addition of the pavement from 5 centimeters to 12 centimeters to facilitates Boeing 737, MJ 900 and PR 900.^[3]

Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
Merpati Nusantara Airlines	Bau Bau, Kendari, Makassar
Susi Air	Kendari
Wings Air	Makassar
Express Air	Ambon, since February 24, 2012[3

Patuno Resort Wakatobi

Situated in the heart of the Wakatobi region you can’t get better than Patuno Resort Wakatobi. This beautifully designed Wakatobi resort offers the perfect get away or romantic retreat and appeals to divers and non-divers, international guests and Indonesian guests alike. Whether you are looking for a busy activities packed holiday, or a quite place to kick back and relax, Patuno Resort Wakatobi is the perfect choice. Our high standard accommodation along with the natural beauty of the Wakatobi makes for the perfect destination; be it for a Wakatobi diving holiday, a Wakatobi weekender, a romantic Wakatobi honeymoon, a Wakatobi wedding, a Wakatobi business conference, or a Wakatobi reunion with old friends.

White sand beaches, wonderful Wakatobi diving, a comfortable and luxurious resort, quality service, and a good range of tasty international and Indonesian cuisines enjoyed on our jetty restaurant...............

(patunoresortwakatobi.com)

Hoga Island

Hoga Island: I thought it might be a good idea to describe the island a bit, just so you can get an idea of where we are! There is a ‘base camp’ to OpWall. To get to the lodge (where the dining hall is downstairs and library and computer room upstairs) you immediately step off the pier and walk 20m down a paved path from the beach into the jungle. To the right of the lodge there are the dive huts and the lecture theatre. On either side of the lecture theatre of diving changing rooms. The dive huts are just a little further along from the lecture theatre, and there is a hut to keep our diving belongings in permanently and stacks outside to dry our wetsuits over night. We get kitted up on tables on the beach in front of the dive hut, and boat meet us on the beach at high tide, or we have to walk to the pier when the tide is out. (Walking in full scuba gear out to the sea is pretty knackering and slightly painful). The reason for buying and wearing our booties, is that on the walk in to the sea it (sort of) prevents death by stonefish. Needless to say, we tread carefully.

The accommodation huts are all situated either along the beaches (lucky for some), or deep in the heart of the jungle. Getting to our hut requires a 5min walk away from the lodge and along a concrete path in to the jungle. This path is rather treacherous seeing as the island is made up of dead ancient coral. There are massive craters on either side of the path some up to 2m deep. If there aren’t holes to fall in to, if you happen to stray off the path, you tend to run in to a monitor lizard of two. These lizards are by no means small. In fact the larger ones tend to look back at you, size you up, before moving sedately off the path. Smaller ones generally get out of your way pretty quickly. At night, sea kraits (large black and white striped sea snakes) make their way on to land to mate and lay eggs. They’re seen every night and tend to cross over the paths too. (Hence the need for torches). Other nasties have been seen, such as small black scorpions in huts, huge purple crabs to the sides of the paths, and we’re lucky enough to add a rat to our menagerie. I’ve recently found out that rats like to eat soap due to its fat content, which explains the lack of our supply…

To the left of the island we have science labs, a ‘wet’ one for collecting and observing species, and a ‘dry’ one for working on projects. The resident scientists or PhD students mostly use the labs, but we do use it for data collected daily, such as temp, salinity, and visability.

Hope this give you a better idea of where we are!
(travelblog.org)