Some vacations are measured by how many places you manage to visit. The memorable ones are often measured by how completely you settle in. Imagine waking to birdsong and sea air, strolling through palms to a long stretch of white sand, and realizing there is no need to rush anywhere. That is the invitation at Binga Beach Resort, a small, nature-focused retreat on the quieter coast of Palawan in the Philippines. For travelers planning a proper escape rather than a hurried stopover, Binga makes a compelling case for staying a week, ten days, or even longer. There is room for slow mornings and spontaneous adventures, with the beach, mangroves, mountains and open water all part of the experience. Palawan’s reputation...