{"id":16988,"date":"2016-06-23T11:24:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T16:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=16988"},"modified":"2016-06-23T11:24:29","modified_gmt":"2016-06-23T16:24:29","slug":"5-reasons-to-visit-panama-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-visit-panama-now\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Visit Panama Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Michaela Trimble writes for Vogue on her recent trip to Panama.<\/span><\/p>\n

Panama is an enchanting oasis, where easy island jaunts and mountain retreats are a way of life. Until recently, it was known more as Central America\u2019s economic center, but that booming economy is also paving the way for a rise in next generation designers, artists and chefs. And with islands as beautiful as any Caribbean counterpart and lush regions largely undiscovered by travelers, the secret is out. From the seductive, burgeoning arts district of Casco Viejo to the idyllic shores of the San Blas Islands, here are five reasons you should book a flight to Panama now.<\/p>\n

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The boutique hotels in Panama City\u2019s colonial neighborhood are a design-lover\u2019s dream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Filled with a continuous hum of Caribbean music and decorated with the paint-chipped facades of Spanish and French colonial buildings, Casco Viejo\u2014the city\u2019s UNESCO-designated historic district\u2014is Panama City\u2019s vibrant, bohemian hub.<\/p>\n

Nowhere is this more evident than at American Trade Hotel<\/a>: Stay to enjoy the relaxed tropical ethos of the rooms, but venture out to explore the open-air environment of the first floor communal spaces, where a mosaic-tiled floor makes every step an Instagram opportunity. Grab a coffee at Caf\u00e9 Unido or a fresh ceviche at The Dining Room, where Chef Clara Icaza serves the best local and seasonal dishes in town. Start an evening out at the hotel\u2019s own Danilo\u2019s Jazz Club, where notable Panamanian jazz singers fill the hall with soulful tunes until the early morning hours. Before the night ends, cross the street to Tantalo Hotel where the boutique hotel\u2019s walls are lacquered with murals by local artist duo Agata Surma and Hector Guillen. Make your way to the hotel\u2019s rooftop bar and enjoy a night mingling with locals with a beautiful view of the sparkling Panama City skyline.<\/div>\n

Photo: Courtesy of The American Trade Hotel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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