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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 MichelleWest 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Another love letter to Panama…
December 9th, 2009 by FrancesAhhh, Panama. Vancouver loves you, too.
Here’s a quote from a recent article in theVancouver Sun about it.
“For the past five years or so, Panama’s northern neighbour Costa Rica has shone as the ecotourism darling. But, like its neighbour, Panama has an embarrassment of riches: wildlife and wild scenery, expansive beaches, an acclaimed surfing scene, Spanish [...]
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 [...]
Down With the Brand
November 19th, 2009 by JerrodHotel franchising dates back to the early 20th century when developer of a hotel in Boston asked Cesar Ritz to use the names of his two famous European hotels: The Ritz in Paris and The Carlton in London (side-note: the Ritz-Carlton brand as we know it really didn’t take off and expand until the 1980’s [...]