Although it's a harrowing six-hour drive from Puerto Princesa to the tropical paradise of El Nido, this bumpy journey in the Philippines is well worth the reward. Here you'll find the Bacuit ...

I went because: My wife, Alison, had a qigong retreat in the Philippines, and we chose to visit Palawan afterward in part due to an article in The Chronicle ("Philippines Green," Nov. 18, 2007). Don't ...

With a dazzling array of activities and safety protocols in place, this leafy archipelago could be a good option for a “new normal” getaway. Traditional, double outrigger boats called banca glide ...

The creation of one of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world began around 250 million years ago. Bacuit Bay, which hosts three of the four El Nido Resorts in Northern Palawan, was then ...

One of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world date back to around 250 million years ago. Bacuit Bay, which hosts three of the four El Nido Resorts in Northern Palawan, was then part of the ...

EL Nido, Palawan, is known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, small and large lagoons, as well as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, which is a group of islands with steep cliffs, dive sites ...

On board a traditional paraw sailing vessel, Isobel Diamond explores the pristine ecosystem of the western Philippine region of Palawan The Batalik is not just a sailboat. It is a Filipino relic, the ...

I OFTEN hear people say they avoid El Nido in Palawan because it's expensive. Their idea of El Nido is limited to luxurious resorts, island-hopping in style, and daily seafood feasts. Yes, there are ...