(Prensa.com) Described by the Tourism Authority of Panama as one of the most visited tourist spots in the country, the Miraflores Visitor Center (CVM), located on the east side of the locks that bear the same name, is known as the window of observation closest to the Panama Canal. Sixta Diaz, general manager of the Miraflores Visitors Center, said the resort is open to the … [Read more...]
Panama: Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012
(Travel and Leisure) Shedding its reputation as a sunny haven for shady characters, Panama is courting high fliers by giving everything an upgrade—hotels, museums, and even that famous canal. The Beach Buzz: Solace seekers typically head to Panama’s Caribbean coast, leaving the Pacific beaches to the surfers. But boldface names—Angelina Jolie; Michael Jordan—have been … [Read more...]
Jamica’s Tourism Minister Welcomes Inaugural Copa Airlines Flight From Panama to Montego Bay
Jamaica’s quest to bolster its airlift security in order to boost tourist arrivals took another major step forward on Sunday December 11, 2011 when Copa Airlines’ inaugural non-stop flight from Panama’s Tocumen International Airport, landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The opening up of the Panama City - Montego Bay route by Copa Airlines, has now … [Read more...]
Panama Travel: A world of wonder
(Winnipegfreepress.com) 'Wow' seems to be the word that sums up travellers' first impressions upon flying into Panama City. Expecting old buildings, dirt roads and crowded conditions, visitors are greeted by a silhouette of high-rise glass buildings, modern freeways and upscale stores. "The skyline of Panama City is on par with Vancouver or Toronto," says Barb Crowe, … [Read more...]
Panama Beyond the Canal
(Sergetheconcierge.com) December weather in an around New York could be anything from balmy to snow covered, we shall see. I had not thought of Panama as an escape from the cold until someone mentioned it to me. Since my knowledge of the place is minimal, I tracked down William Friar aka Panama Guide author of Panama (Moon Handbooks) for an insider look at Panama beyond … [Read more...]