(Transworld Surf) In two weeks, 200 of the world’s best surfers from over 28 countries will descend upon Panama’s beautiful Playa Venao to compete in the Billabong ISA World Surfing Games presented by Panama. From June 25 until July 2, four Open Men, two Open Women and two longboarders from each country will vie for one of Surfing’s biggest honors, to earn a medal for … [Read more...]
Aboard the ferry to Isla Contadora
(Prensa.com) Contadora Island was meant to become the face of tourism on the Pacific side according to a study conducted in 1990 with the help of what is known as the Panamanian Tourism Institute, Tourism Authority now Panama. The study was unsuccessful, but Contadora Island maintains a captivating charm. The existing hotel and flight service to the island, has now added … [Read more...]
New Hotel in Casco Viejo: Casa del Horno
(Panama Casco Viejo) New hotel opening doors in Casco Viejo! Casa del Horno is an Italian owned/run eight suite hotel that takes its name after the historic calicanto stone oven that is located in the building. Dating from 1886 (or maybe before?) the building has a lot of that charming stone walls and arches feeling that we all love of colonial cities. Each suite is … [Read more...]
Trump Ocean Club Panama Readies for July 6 Opening
(Elite Traveler) The unveiling of Latin America's largest building is fast approaching with Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower® Panama welcoming its first hotel guests on July 6, 2011. An epic, record-breaking structure, Trump Ocean Club's interiors and guest services will match the grandeur of the building itself. Travelers and Panamanians will find TRUMP … [Read more...]
New Holiday Inn Express to open in Panama City
(Panama Digest) The Intercontinental Hotels Group signed a franchise agreement on Thursday to open a new Holiday Inn Express in Panama City. This will be the sixth Intercontinental for Panama’s capital city which already includes the Miramar, Playa Bonita, the City of Knowledge Holiday Inn, the Crown Plaza Hotel and a Staybridge Suites currently under construction. The … [Read more...]