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Get Blog Posts As EmailsYesterday, George Washington University’s International Institute of Tourism Studies announced the results of their Adventure Tourism study. Dr. Kristin Lamoureux stated: “Instead of being seen as a small, niche market, the study shows that adventure tourism is a sizable market with the potential for significant economic growth opportunities,” Amble’s research showed that adventure tourism went [...]
Study Shows Adventure Tourism Benefits Local Communities
August 4th, 2010 by FrancesPanama = Happy
July 21st, 2010 by FrancesWhen we chose Isla Palenque for the site of our island resort community, one of the many reasons was that Panama’s laid back lifestyle creates an ideal atmosphere in which to live, retire or vacation. Now that experience has been quantified by Gallup. Gallup polled thousands of people in 155 countries from 2005 to 2009. [...]
Press Release – U.S. Second Home Sales Increase; Panama’s Lifestyle and Economic Benefits Attract Vacation Home Buyers
July 16th, 2010 by TimSmart buyers are looking beyond the usual suspects CHICAGO, July 16, 2010 — While some sectors of the economy struggle to regain solid footing, the Vacation Home market is enjoying healthy numbers. The National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) 2010 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, covering existing- and new-home transactions in the U.S in 2009, [...]
IslaPalenque.com 2010 Goes Live!
July 8th, 2010 by FrancesIf you haven’t visited our website lately, you should. Yesterday we went live with a long-planned site update. Now there’s more information, updated maps, beautiful watercolors of our homes, and pictures pictures pictures. There’s also a big announcement: It’s time to reserve! Yesterday we also announced our Priority Reservation Certificate program. If you think you [...]
Kiplinger’s Two Cents on Retiring to Panama
June 29th, 2010 by FrancesPosted on yesterday’s Washington Post website, and written by associate editor of Kiplinger’s personal finance section Laura Cohn, is yet another article extolling the financial benefits of retiring to Panama. That puts the Post and Kiplinger’s in good company with Business Week, The New York Times, SmartMoney, TheStreet, Forbes, and many others. Why all the [...]
Press Release- A Growing Trend: Americans Living Abroad
June 2nd, 2010 by TimFrom the restless to the retired, the financially savvy are seeking better living situations, and finding them in Panama CHICAGO, June 2, 2010 — While it’s easy to get frustrated with the economic climate in the U.S., some industrious individuals are finding a better way of life. A recent article in the New York Times [...]
NY Times Makes the Case for Americans to Retire Abroad
May 28th, 2010 by FrancesLast Tuesday May 18th, the New York Times published an article titled Americans Who Seek Out Retirement Homes Overseas by Shelly Emling. If you’re thinking about retiring or even living part-time abroad, read the entire article, but here are some of the better bits. The article covers several countries that are a great choice, and [...]
Press Release: First Site Expedition to Isla Palenque Development June 2-5, 2010 Features ‘Meet the Designers’ On-Island Event
May 13th, 2010 by TimVisitors will view the future development site and learn specifics about its ecologically sensitive design CHICAGO, May 13, 2010 — The first chance for potential homeowners to explore the future site of The Resort at Isla Palenque is just weeks away. The four-day expedition is set for Wednesday, June 2 through Saturday, June 5, 2010. [...]
Presenting…Us!
May 3rd, 2010 by FrancesJust got back from Texas, where Amble President Ben Loomis, West Paces Hotel Group Chairman Horst Schulze and I met with prospective buyers and real estate brokers in Dallas and Houston. Everyone seemed to enjoy our presentation so much, we’re going to make it available online soon – I’ll keep you posted about when and [...]
Follow Friday Panama Tweeps
April 23rd, 2010 by TimWoo Friday! Last Friday, I blogged about some travel tweep and now it’s time for Panama. Ready? Set? Follow some tweeps this morning! Casco Viejo (@Casco_Viejo) is a definitive guide for the UNESCO World Heritage site in Panama. There is information on nightlife, bars, galleries, shops, events and way more. The Resort at Isla Palenque [...]