(Guardian) Chickens and scruffy children on bikes cross our path as we stroll along a sandy road past candy-coloured buildings beside a turquoise Caribbean sea. "Hey my friend!" Jim, our guide, stops to slap a Rasta man on the back. "How you been? You got your guitar today?" "No man," says Calypso Joe, shaking his head, " … but I can go get it. You buy me a beer, and I play … [Read more...]
Amble Resorts Isla Palenque Internsip Contest Now Open
(The Sacramento Bee) The Resort at Isla Palenque opened submissions today for their Island Intern Contest, an online video competition in which adventure-seekers nationwide vie for the opportunity to spend their summer living on a tropical island in Panama. Reporting for work on a 400-acre jungle paradise located in the Gulf of Chiriqui, the Isla Palenque Island Intern will … [Read more...]
Sheraton’s First All-inclusive Resort Opens In Panama
(Hotel News Resource) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Sunstar Hotel & Development, S.A. today announced the opening of the Sheraton brand’s first all-inclusive resort – The Sheraton Bijao Beach, Panama. The hotel marks the second Starwood all-inclusive resort in Central AmericaThe beachfront resort features 294 guest rooms and suites with views … [Read more...]
Sea kayak in Panama
(Sydney Morning Herald) Sea kayak in Panama or the Philippines in the new year with Southern Sea Ventures. The Panama nine-day adventure to the Caribbean Sea's San Blas archipelago of 350 islands includes snorkelling, exploring Kuna culture, reefs and rainforests. It costs $US2275 ($2192) a person (was $US2375). The 10-day trip in the Palawan province of the Philippines takes … [Read more...]
Vacationing in Panama: Boca Chica and Boca Brava
(ctpost.com) It reminded us of the opening scene of "Fantasy Island." As soon as our boat arrived at the Cala Mia dock on the island of Boca Brava, Panama, two hotel workers welcomed us to the property. No, they weren't Mr. Roarke and Tattoo, but we were somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. During this, our second visit to Panama, we decided we would try to do what every … [Read more...]