Bad day fishing in Panama, Marlin wins!!


News from Panama

I caught a 500 pound Blue Marlin this last year with the Panama Big Game Fishing Lodge here in Boca Chica and we backed down on the fish to get it to the boat quick and release it.  Problem with that is you need an experienced captain watching the fish, the fisherman and the waves […]

January 30, 2013

Panama: Take A Permanent Vacation


News from Panama

I just saw this great high definition  video that features a famous expat here in Panama,  who transformed from Corporate Lawyer in New York City to Youth Hostel Owner and more in Panama.  It is part of the series  Panama: Take a Permanent Vacation. Take 25 minutes of your time to see the full version, […]

January 15, 2013

Boquete Festivals in full swing


News from Panama

Susie and I spent some time at the Boquete Flower Festival that has been going on all week and the weather has been spectacular.  The flowers are incredible and vendors are all out with their wares, hand knitted Molas from the Kuna Yala Indians, leather work from Columbia, orchids from the highland forests and of […]

January 15, 2013

A day at the Ocean in Boca Chica


News from Panama

Welcome to a hidden piece of paradise, the Chiriqui Coast. We have home sites and more all of which have the ocean either at your door step or within a short stroll.  The community comes with a clubhouse, hotel, is gated and all the unities are underground. Take a few minutes and view these videos […]

January 11, 2013

Panama, the Happiest Country in the World!!


News from Panama

Perhaps money really doesn’t buy happiness! A recent survey finds a relatively poor country has some of the world’s happiest people — while the least happy live in one of the wealthiest nations. The Gallup poll ranks Panama as having the “population with the most positive emotions.” Eighty-five percent of Panamanians responded to questions about […]

January 9, 2013

Cruise Business in Panama Recording High Occupancy


News from Panama

Cruising is big business and business is good in Panama.  While Costa Rica has seen a rapid downturn in cruise ship numbers, most cruise ships here in Panama hit 100% occupancy last year.  A lot has to do with infrastructure and while cruise companies based in Miami prefer to focus on destinations like Cozumel, Grand […]

January 9, 2013

JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort


News from Panama

This resort is one of may favorite places on the gold coast and is now being operated by one of the best, JW Marriott. JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of the Bristol Buenaventura resort in Panama, under an agreement with the Bristol Hospitality Group. The property, which is now called […]

January 9, 2013