Vacations, while enjoyable, can hardly be considered purely relaxing. It may seem like a much-needed break, but out-of-town trips can take you away from the creature comforts of your daily routine.

MANILA, Philippines — There are three most popular Palawan destinations that most travelers are familiar with, and for those who have been to El Nido, they make case for how it can be a bang for the ...

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 ...