Bid 4 Boquete Mega Charity Event


News from Panama

Bid 4 Boquete, Chiriqui’s biggest charity event, kicked off its 2013 season with a boutique clothing sale on Sunday, January 5, in downtown Boquete. The high-end apparel, culled from thousands of donations, earned approximately $2000 toward this year’s goal. Clothing which did not sell at the four-hour event will be featured again in a special […]

January 30, 2013

Boquete Festivals in full swing


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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


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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

JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort


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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

More Festivals in Panama


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Carnaval Celebrations in Panama City Las Tablas and more Mark you calendar for this year’s Carnaval in February 8th -12th….One of the best experiences you can imagine… ************************************************** Between February 8-12 Panama comes alive! The Panamanian Carnival is the second biggest festival in the world. Carnival Week in Panama is especially popular because of the […]

December 29, 2012

Panama in 2013


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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.  […]

December 29, 2012

Plan your trip to Panama for 2013


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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 […]

December 19, 2012