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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have often shown where new roadways have opened up new markets in Panama. I shot a video in January of 2012 to show first hand a new road under construction in a market that offers excellent opportunities for investment and upside potential. This post has an updated video that I shot in December when […]
Well, we are getting into the Christmas spirit here in Panama and it is not much different that other places in the world where the lights are bright hanging from the trees and the eves of homes and the children are all excited with the upcoming big day ahead. Panama Christmas traditions contain a curious […]
This is incredible and I am so pleased to see this initiative as it will mean a lot to Chiriqui and all of Panama. Go Blue Central America is an interactive map to share with the rest of the world the uniqueness and authenticity of the marine and coastal areas of Central America. The U.S. […]
Panama has great surfing and it attracts a lot of visitors as well as the home town girls who just wanna have fun! Thanks to Eric Jackson at the Panama News for sharing this vid. Panama has surfing, and Panama has rock and roll. There are many surfing spots on both coasts, but the prime […]