(Cruise Industry News) Un-Cruise Adventures’ new brochure of small ship cruises is out and mailing now. The brochure details voyages from November 2015 through April 2017 in Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaii, Mexico, the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica and new in 2017, Panamá. The printed brochure has increased to 100 pages and includes details … [Read more...]
Car rental insurance in Panama
Why was car rental insurance mandatory in Panama? (SF Gate) Q:My husband and I recently rented an Avis car in Panama City. Our reservation stated that the charge for the two days with tax should be $59. When we arrived at the car-rental counter, we were asked about insurance. We said we had insurance with our Capital One card, and I also had additional travel insurance … [Read more...]
Panama’s Economy Rises Along With Debt and Environment Concerns
(NPR) The 66th floor of Panama City's Trump Tower is a fine spot to experience Panama's booming economy. Beyond the building's windows, hundreds of skyscrapers stretch the length of the capital's skyline. Inside, a hand of blackjack will set you back $200, but all-you-can-drink champagne costs just $10. On average, economic growth in Panama has topped 8 percent in the last … [Read more...]
Copa to begin service from New Orleans to Panama
(nola.com) Copa Airlines will start offering non-stop flights four times a week between New Orleans and Panama on June 24, the airline announced in February. But why should anyone in New Orleans, beyond Pan-American Life executives and those with family and friends in Panama, care? In an interview, Greater New Orleans, Inc. president and CEO Michael Hecht offered five … [Read more...]
Destination: Chitre, Panama
(Panama Gringo) Spotlight this week on the relatively smaller city of Chitre, on the eastern coast of Panama’s Ezuero Peninsula. Though it’s smaller than the more popular destinations like Panama City and Colon, Chitre has plenty to keep you entertained. Where to eat – Pan & Cake I’d suggest you start with breakfast at the Pan & Cake, located on Calle Belarmino … [Read more...]