Best Accomodation in Coron &/or El Nido

I am taking a 7-9 day trip with my girlfriend this Dec-Jan to the Philippines and need some help and advice from all the seasoned vets. I am debating between essentially all 7-9 days in either El Nido or Coron. Leaning towards Coron. We want to dive (learn to that is), relax, see beautiful lagoons, and spend New Years in a nice, yet not too kitchy or expensive "resort".
We are looking for a hotel that isnt too expensive and fancy, yet has something to remember ( in a good way). I d appreciate any advice anyone can give.

What are everyone's thoughts: El Nido or Coron for circa 1 week stay?

Try this virtual tourist philippines site

they have a Palawan Branch, which this is the direct link to, you may find the answer there more easily

and you can read all the other palawan posts, you may not even have to post the answer may be in another post already

Virtual Tourist Palawan Branch

Find a lot of good information about El Nido here or Tourism Office

Have a look at Sangat Island Reserve, near Coron. Excellent dive instruction, very personal, very private (only place on the island), not cheap but comfortable, and cheaper than the high-end places around El Nido.

www.sangat.com.ph<BR><BR>