Mindanao Fun 101 July. 2015 | Page 10

EMBRACE the sun-soaked pleasures of this spectacular sandbar. 02 WHITE ISLAND 1.4 kilometers off Camiguin. What to expect Fine white sand. Sunrise and sunset views. Clear blue waters. Panoramic vista of Mt. Hibok-Hibok and Mt. Vulcan. What to do Swim, sunbathe, snorkel. Dive and explore the surrounding reefs, including a black coral area on one side of the sand bar. What to wear Beach clothes, wide-brimmed hats. Bring sunblock lotion and umbrella. When to go Philippine summer season. How to get there There are flights from Cebu City to Camiguin, or you can choose to fly to Cagayan de Oro City. Take a shuttle to Agora Terminal where a bus will take you to Balingoan Port. Take a ferry to Benoni Port in Camiguin. From the port, take a tricycle to Barangay Yumbing, where motorized boats await. It pays to know The heat can get really intense by midday. Consider an early morning or a late afternoon trip to the sandbar. For more information http://www.camiguin.gov.ph/ 10  MINDANAO FUN 101   Destinations  11