The thing about Sumilon, the sandbar is always open for the tours that is not part of the island. I mean, i agree that it should be shared especially for locals, it should be free even. But most tour guides offers their own services for a price not differs to much to what the resort offers. I agree that we should promote local tourism, but the tourists miss out what the Sumilon resort can offer. The sandbar of course is the highlight of the island, but one can trek, swim, kayak and even re-create in the white sands of the sumilon island. They've promised hefty buffet that tastes good and comes with an amazing view. I hope the island can offer some sort of employment to the locals, so they don't have to deprive the tourists of what they are missing out.