“Welcome to your private island,” says Charlene Faith Gabito, of the Sumilon Island in Oslob, Cebu. Sumilon Island is a marine sanctuary located at the southeastern tip of Cebu province. It is around 125 kilometers from Cebu City, roughly 3 hours by land. [Click the photos to enlarge.]

With its clear waters and white sand, as shown in these photos courtesy of Charlene Faith Gabito (check her Instagram account, @peytfull, for more photos), Sumilon Island is one of the favorite beach destinations in Cebu. So, keep on swimming.

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