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Find Us On FacebookI was flipped the keys to the company truck a couple of days ago, and while cutting my teeth on the Panamanian jungle of roadways I made a few discoveries, the most important being the use of the car horn.
In Panama the car horn plays a HUGE roll in driver etiquette and survival.
The Happy Horn [...]
Driving in Panama: Lesson #1 THE HORN
March 5th, 2010 by MichelleFurniture Finds in Panama
March 3rd, 2010 by JerrodWe have just furnished our sales office and moved into a new house. As a result, I am an expert at furniture shopping in Panama and this post serves as my download. There is an abundance of cheap furniture stores here that lack the style and quality that we are used to. If you don’t [...]
West Paces
February 19th, 2010 by BenI just executed a hotel management agreement with The West Paces Hotel Group about an hour ago. We’ve been working with them for the last several months, and signed an LOI back in November. But it isn’t til now that we could really make the information public.
This is very exciting for us. Why we’re so [...]
Carnavales en Panama
February 17th, 2010 by JerrodForget New Orleans or Rio De Janero, Panama has its own party for Carnival. Although I don’t practice the 40 days of fasting known as Lent, I jumped at the opportunity to celebrate the binge that takes place beforehand. The largest celebration in the country takes place over four days in a small town on [...]
No Hurricanes
February 16th, 2010 by BenWhile reviewing the (near) construction drawings for our model home last month, it became clear that the (US-based) structural engineers were designing systems capable of handling hurricane-force winds. An understandable tactic, I suppose, since we are all used to hearing about hurricanes battering the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and much of the US’s coasts every [...]
Press Release – Panama Enjoys Growing Reputation as Hot Vacation-Home Destination
February 8th, 2010 by FrancesCHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2010 — As more and more baby boomers investigate ideal retirement destinations, they may be surprised at what they find. Mainstays such as France and Florida are being bumped from their spot at the top of the list in favor of places such as Malaysia, Australia, and, perhaps [...]
New Year, New Panama
February 1st, 2010 by JerrodAs we work to create one of the most amazing island getaways in the world, we pride ourselves in the attention to detail. As I returned to Panama after being in the states for the holiday, I noticed a few minor details that change daily life in Panama. On the surface they may seem trivial, [...]
Press 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 [...]
Contemporary Interpretations of Panama Cuisine Classics
January 7th, 2010 by JerrodPanama City has a lot of great restaurants and a lot of terrible restaurants. And, although it can be delicious, traditional Panamanian cuisine can also be pretty uninspiring in the wrong hands. Last night, we were in some very good hands when we were treated to a wonderful combination of traditional Panamanian staples prepared with [...]
Happy Anniversary, Panama!
January 6th, 2010 by FrancesIt’s been ten years since the U.S. turned over control of Panama Canal to the Panamanians…and it’s seems to be working for them.
From the Star Telegram: Panama reaping billions from canal
PANAMA — The country has made $4.75 billion from the Panama Canal since taking it over a decade ago, more than twice what it received [...]