Camiguin Vacation

Our stay in Camiguin was really great. We were able to go to the many different nature spots that are tourist favorites. The pace of life in Camiguin is slow and very relaxing. And one thing that people there are very proud of is that of the peace and order situation there. The people are friendly and as locals put it, you may even sleep safely on the streets or highways (there's not too much traffic or vehicles anyway).

During the time of our stay there though, an island-wide curfew was instituted. They say though that it was not because of fear of crime or violence; but it was to keep in check their perceived growing "red-light" industry. This however hurt the many local restaurants and resorts which have become favorite watering holes of tourists. Some of them are even owned by foreigners; like an Italian restaurant where we went to and where they served great food. Another resort/bar (dive/adventure shop by day) where we went had a group of foreign tourists as patrons. Owners felt that the curfew was going to hurt their businesses(I think they lifted the curfew after just a couple of months).

It was nice to see these establishments set up in Camiguin. Aside from the few known resorts there, visitors usually have nowhere to go in the evenings after enjoying island life by day. And as we mentioned, having a vehicle is a great advantage over there and better yet; have a great guide.