(Caribbean Journal) AMResorts has kicked off 2016 with its latest hotel opening in the Caribbean Basin: the new Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort. The 310-room, adults-only property is the 42nd resort in the company’s collection and the 15th Secrets-branded hotel. It is the first Secrets hotel in Panama. “AMResorts is excited to bring SecretsResorts & Spas to … [Read more...]
Tour Casco Viejo with self-guided walking app
A new app gives a self guided walking tour of Panama's Casco Viejo. http://pty.life/live-walk-pty/ Here is a description from Laprensa: Walking through its streets and breathe the pure air is to explore the soul of a country struggling to preserve intact its heritage and culture. That feeling led to a young Panamanian, Rob Howard, and his wife, Elizabeth Hurtado … [Read more...]
Panama: The New Hot Spot for Luxury
(Forbes) Panama may be best known for its canal, but the country isn’t merely a convenient passageway between east and west—it’s a destination made up of a unique mix of city, rainforest and beaches. One of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America, Panama is on the cusp of becoming a hot luxury travel spot. April 2015 saw the unveiling of Soho Panama mall, a new luxury … [Read more...]
Panama Food Lover Tour from Colette
COLLETTE is offering a range of world tours that will enable travellers to sample exotic cuisines and culinary delights from the four corners of the globe. For a tropical adventure, aroma-rich Panama boasts lush rainforests, brilliantly hued birds and spectacular coastlines. Collette's Discover Panama tour is an opportunity for travellers to savour local specialities in an … [Read more...]
Why Panama is a “Must Go” Vacation Place
(Uloop.com) Being the belly button of the American Continent, Panama City, Panama is a “must go” vacation place in the world. From its beautiful beaches, mountains, lakes and rivers, to its growing industries, industrialized city, and richness of culture and traditions, Panama is a country that can offer it all. Here I’m leaving you with the 10 reasons why I think you should … [Read more...]