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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The number of visitors who entered Panama through the Tocumen International Airport rose more than 13 percent during the month of November 2012 compared to the same time period in 2011, according to a report by the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP). The figures indicate more than 1.1 million people entered Panama through the airport […]
There will be festivals now through March here in Panama including the Jazz Festival in Panama City that is sure to be great. Artists include Herbie Hancock and more. Here is the official website with a complete line up. Here is a great post with some great videos. The Panama Jazz Festival future and past
Things are very busy at our fairgrounds here in Boquete as everyone prepares for the festival that starts in a few days. XLI International Flower and Coffee Fair Date: January 10 to 20, 2013 Location: Boquete District, Chiriquí Province Thursday, January 10, 2013, is the opening day of a fair that brings together the beauty […]
At the end of September, assets belonging to the Panama International Banking Center totaled nearly $87 billion, which represents an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period of 2011. A statement by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama reads: Panama’s International Banking Center still has solid performance Solid and reliable results were presented at […]
I am creating a new category for this post – “Reaching for the sky” The numbers are out for 2012 and they are incredible as always. Here is how they stack up. Our economic growth will be posted at 11 % for the year of 2012. That is the strongest in Latin America by far. […]
I receive emails on a routine basis telling me that “we are coming to Panama to explore, help me with some suggestions”. I often plan entire itineraries for clients suggesting places to visit, places to stay, entertainment and of course the best places for a little rest and relaxation. I let International Living wear out […]