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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 MichellePress 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 [...]
Home Sweet Home
January 4th, 2010 by JerrodMoving is a lot easier when you don’t have much stuff, as a I recently learned when I moved from amble’s furnished rental apartment to a larger house in Panama City’s Ancon neighborhood. It will serve as a residence for myself full-time now, and any other Amble employees on a part-time basis. I will miss [...]
Government Will Invest $400 Million in Chiriqui Province in 2010
December 23rd, 2009 by JerrodAn article in La Prensa (Panama’s big newspaper) discusses the government’s plans to invest in infrastructure projects in Chiriqui, the province where Palenque is located. Much of the money will go to road expansions, including making the Interamericana highway four lanes from David past the turn-off to Palenque. Most importantly, the allotment of funds will [...]
Sales Manager Michelle’s First Trip to Palenque!
December 9th, 2009 by MichelleFor the past two days I have been in Panama exploring the islands of the south Pacific…. I feel a little like Christopher Columbus — okay, just a little. I am now back on the mainland enjoying a delicious breakfast served up by the lovely owners of a charming seaside inn, and getting my day started by clicking away from their open [...]
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 [...]
The Word of the Moment is Eco-Lux
December 2nd, 2009 by FrancesLuxurious? Exotic? Sun-kissed? As someone who reads and writes about travel a lot, it’s hard to sound original. Some of the best and most descriptive words become trite and lose their meaning when overused in the extreme. Here’s a list of them from The Traveler’s Notebook. Check out the comments, too, where lots of travel [...]
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,” [...]