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Find Us On FacebookMy first time seeing Isla Palenque Ben and I had a boat drop us off and we went walking along the 4,100 foot crescent shaped beach, the only people for miles. I love animals of all kinds, so I had my eyes peeled for critters the entire time. We saw lots of tiny hermit crabs [...]
An Exotic Neighbor
February 9th, 2010 by FrancesPress Release – More Adventure Opportunities Sought by Travelers
January 27th, 2010 by FrancesCHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2010 — Adventure tourism is growing as fast as a zip liner on the fly. According to a 2008 survey conducted by the Travel Industry Association of America, nearly one half of U.S. adults, or 98 million people, have taken an adventure trip. That’s because the industry isn’t [...]
Press Release – Fishing by the Rules: Sport Fishermen Embrace Sustainable Techniques
December 15th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2009 — Unlike commercial fishing, the major player in depleted fish populations, sport fishing makes up less than 12 percent of the global harvest. And though they are equipped with the latest tools and technology to increase their haul, today’s sport fisherman embodies a surprising combination of conservation and conquest.
With one eye [...]
Press Release: Geotourism Engages Travelers in Authentic Cultural Experiences
December 1st, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2009 — Tourism has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years and many in the industry believe the change is permanent. In the past, American tourists sought familiarity in even the most exotic destinations. Today, the more sophisticated consumer seeks experiences as unique as their destinations. This industry-wide travel trend, called “geotourism,” [...]
El Valle de Anton
November 30th, 2009 by DavidA popular weekend getaway for urbanites in Panama City is an escape to the verdant forests and steep mountains of El Valle. Located an hour and a half to the west of Panama City, El Valle is a small mountain village within the crater of an extinct volcano. With innumerable trails, El Valle [...]
Adventure Travelers Find Answers in Remote Corners of the World
November 29th, 2009 by FrancesI first found the Chicago Adventure Travel Examiner on Twitter as @travelingted. After a while I subscribed to his RSS feed, where I read this:
Bigfoot and Ivory Billed Woodpecker Searches captivate adventure travelers
“Bigfoot and the ivory-billed woodpecker searches captivate adventure travelers. This begs the question why do people adventure travel in the first place? The [...]
Press Release — Backpackers Pave the Way for a Wide Variety of Tourists to Flock to Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui
November 16th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2009 — Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui is so wild and unspoiled it draws the most adventurous souls to its lush wilderness. Destinations such as Coiba National Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Parque Nacional Marino Golfo de Chiriqui have coaxed trailblazing nature-lovers and water-sport enthusiasts to the area for years, [...]
La Chorcha Waterfall
November 11th, 2009 by DavidMeandering along the Inter-American highway in Panama from the city of David to Boca Chica, the closest port village to Isla Palenque, one has the opportunity to take in the ambiance of the Chiriqui Province. There are always street side vendors selling red snapper, oranges in large bags and other produce from nearby markets. Some [...]
Budget Travel Finds Virtue in Panama’s Variety
October 16th, 2009 by FrancesIt’s great to see that more and more of the mainstream travel media is showing Panama some love. And why not? This article from Budget Travel points out that whether you’re into shopping, food, history, nature, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, birding, or dozens of other things, you can experience them all in Panama, at a [...]
Press Release – Whale Watchers Find a Bevy of Opportunities for Observation Along the Pacific Coast of Panama
October 5th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2009 — In addition to traditional adventure activities from sportfishing to jungle canopy-walks, Panama offers yet another exciting opportunity for nature-loving travelers: whale watching. This time every year, astute adventure travelers make their way to the Pacific coast of Panama to take in the playful interactions of hundreds of grey humpback whales, [...]