Oct 17
Special Deal!!! Weekend Package to Playa Blanca
Your beach vacation rental in Panama is here! Balcones condominium in Playa Blanca offers plenty of elegant space and spectacular views of the magnificent Panamanian coast, and easy access to the beach.
Located in Farallon, Cocle – Playa Blanca is one of the most popular beaches of Panama.
Oct 13
Panama, (DPA).-La Catedral Metropolitana de Panama will be restored with public funds, in conjunction with acts of commemoration, in 2013, the discovery of the South Sea, announced this Friday, October 5, the Director of the National Institute of culture (INAC), María Eugenia Herrera.
At a conference held Friday, Herrera gave to Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa two documents containing the first efforts in the field of rescue of the Metropolitan Cathedral, world heritage of mankind.
“The Metropolitan Cathedral restoration project will lead to give back its true intrinsic and original value for a value of approximately $ 15 million to the temple,” Herrera said referring to the temple, which has a high ceiling gabled and two towers overturned with mother-of-Pearl inlay.
Priests and lay people had been warned the deterioration of the roof and the walls of the Temple of historical value. Because of this, the Government of Germany collaborated on the restoration of the gates of wood of the temple, which was consecrated in 1796, although construction work began in 1688.
Herrera emphasized that the INAC undertook two years preliminary studies with the specialized advice of architect Rafael Tono, which allowed to discover objects and figures, such as Windows, Crypts, images under the walls and walkways of the Cathedral, of great historical value.
via: http://www.newsfrompanama.info/2012/10/05/cathedral-panama-restored-funds-inac/
Oct 13
Panama, the home of the greatest closer of all time. Yankee’s Mariano Rivera, and the first country in the region to play baseball, is the subject of a ground breaking sports documentary by a New York filmmaker.
Mariano Rivera
US filmmaker Eric Soussan lamented that Panama, which pioneered baseball now lags behind other Latin- American countries in its exports of players to the major leagues. When he obtained a Fullbright Grant he set out from New York to Panama, to find out why.
What he has produced sounds like a natural for next year’s International Film Festival. Remember you read it here first.
Soussann explores the rich history of a nation that has spent nearly 160 years playing baseball, and uncovers the decline that took Panama from a baseball powerhouse to a has-been on the world stage in his feature-length documentary Indestructible: Baseball On The Isthmus.
Soussanin was awarded a Fulbright grant in 2009, and spent a year living in Panama researching the history of the sport. What began as strictly an historical documentary quickly lead to some startling discoveries: a nation’s baseball in crisis; under-funded little leagues; and baseball being used as a political tool in Panama.
via: http://www.newsroompanama.com/panama/4830-panama-baseball-gets-us-filmmaker-recognition.html
Oct 13
Promoters of tourism in the province of Darien expressed on the channel 2 TVN News broadcast this morning, that they were motivated to encourage foreigners and Panamanians to visit this province because of the negative information about the area, in order to present the good things it has.
“We want to invite people to go to the Darien because we have agro tourism, ecotourism, our natural roads that are rivers, and communities expecting visitors,” said tour guide Rick Morales.
Morales explained the Darien is next to a country experiencing conflict (Colombia), but thanks to the mobilization of the authorities, this has declined, so they repeated that tourists do not have to be afraid, and they should visit the Darien.
Among one of the attractions is the so called “Route of Balboa”, one of the developers said, and that since ancient times the province has been promoted through writings. (TVN)
via http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20121004112451808
Aug 24
Panama – Education and Schools | ExpatFocus.com
Compulsory education in Panama is composed of two sections – 6 years of primary schooling and 3 years of schooling at a middle school. High school is available for those who want to continue their education, as is university and college and an increasing number of students are taking advantage of the opportunities. The school day varies, depending upon the school, but children can begin at any time between 8 am and 9 am and finish any time between 2 pm and 3 pm.
There are both American and British International Schools located in Panama City. The Balboa Academy (in the Clayton district), the Oxford International School (central Panama City) and the Crossroads Christian Academy (the Curundu district) all follow a standard US syllabus. The Oxford School, which can be found in the Edison Park area offers a British syllabus and an international examinations programme. This gives children of expats the chance to earn qualifications which are widely accepted in their home country if they intend to go to university there.
Jun 25
Panama Travel Guide and Travel Information.
Panama is a curious but exhilarating combination of cultural influence. It lies at the center of the world, a narrow strip constituting the last part of a natural land-bridge between the North and South American continents. A captivating mix of the historical and the modern, the natural and the man made, Panama is an anomaly of a Latin American country, and visitors will find it fascinating.
Panama’s most famous feature is certainly the mighty Panama Canal, and many flock here throughout the year to travel through it or merely to watch in awe as huge container ships pass through the giant locks. Panamanians are rightfully proud of their canal, and it is shown in a display of glory. But Panama is also full of beautiful wildlife, varied terrains and much to see and do, whether your preference is lying on beaches, trekking through wilderness, sporty activities or exploring cities.
Panama City is divided quite definitively between its shiny new skyscrapers and its colonial Old Town. Crumbling, peeling ghosts of once-grand buildings stand next to gentrified hotels and embassies in the Casco Viejo (old town), allowing a glimpse of a more prosperous past, whereas further north the high-rise chrome-and-glass monsters indicate where the current wealth lies. Panama City is enthralling to wander round, with street markets and local life aplenty on view.
Jun 21
Conveniently locate in San Francisco, close the Atlapa Convention Center. P.H. Torres Coco del Mar, have three bedroom, two bathroom, service room, kitchen, living and dining room. This apartment on the top floor offers a beautiful view of the city.
If you are looking proximity to main exit of the corridor, to the supermarket, pharmacy, restaurant and commercial area. This is the apartment for you. Beautiful decorated and well ventilated. Have a spacious social area, swimming pool and party room space reserve for reunion. Like all of Panama Casa Executive apartment this apartment is fully furnished and comes complete with entertainment center (full size TV, CD / DVD player, Cable TV), when we say fully furnished apartment ? we mean it! From towels to dishes, our apartments are complete. Remember that for business, holiday or any kind of travel, short or long term rental needs – make Panama Casa your only choice. Our spectacularly maintained vacation rental apartments are sure to make you feel comfortable and feeling at home with our helpful staff will make you feel welcome in this beautiful city.
Feb 10
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Here at Panama Casa we have a treat for you with this executive short or long term condominium. Enjoy the comfort and safety of a home away from home in this executive apartment in the heart of Panama City. Conveniently located on the edge of downtown, within close proximity to major shopping centers and the city’s prime entertainment district are all great advantages.
From the moment you enter Terrawind you will absolutely will be blown away by the spectacular foyer. You will come to realize that with 24 hour security, concierge service and a view to die for, that you are in the right place. The downtown apartment features outstanding outdoor social and recreational areas. On vacation or holiday travel? Then come on over and relax, sunbathe, swim in the pool or go next door for a game of pool or ping pong. The building also features a gym.
This Panama Casa accommodations long term rental is a 2 master bedroom, 3 full bathroom and is truly a pleasure. What you might not be accustomed to is when you walk onto the balcony and enjoy the view of the crystal like sparkling of the Pacific Ocean, reminding you that you are in a tropical paradise where others can only wish to be.
For business or holiday travel long term rental – make Panama Casa your only choice. Our impeccably maintained rental apartments are sure to make you feel comfortable and feeling as if you was at home. Our helpful staff will make you feel welcome in this beautiful city.
Feb 10
(PRWEB) February 10, 2012
Each year spring gives new life to the beachside Holiday Inn Resort on Panama City Beach. This year spring holds even more excitement than ever! Since the name changed from the Holiday Inn SunSpree to the Holiday Inn Resort a few years back, this hotel has gone through many changes inside and out. These changes included an increase in resort entertainment, enhancements to the rooms with new mattresses, new locks, new flooring, and of course, the hotel’s new sign displaying the new name.
For the start of the upcoming summer season, the Holiday Inn Resort is proud to announce they will have new Tommy Bahama style furniture and 37” flat screen TVs with HD service in all 341 rooms. The resort has also converted 50 rooms into new Family Suites; this is a great way for families with kids of all ages to travel. Family Suites offer the safety and comfort of having your kids in the same room with you, but with a little more privacy for you as a couple on vacation at a beautiful beach destination. Family Suites are rooms that partition off one section with 2 sets of bunk beds. The kids’ partition even features its own 26” flat screen TV!
“This year is going to be an amazing year with all these great changes, we even have plans in the works for a Grand Re-Opening this Memorial Day Weekend. ” Says Philip Colvin, Director of Marketing. “We’ve always offered great entertainment but we’re really going to step it up this summer, and with the great new furniture and the addition of the new room type, we’re definitely hoping to ‘wow’ our guests this year.” Says Colvin.
The Holiday Inn Resort has always been family friendly, but with new entertainment and the addition of their Family Suites this resort has really worked hard to give vacationers an even better experience and at a great price. “We’ve got a wide variety of money saving packages, and with the amenities we provide both in the rooms, like the full size refrigerator and microwave, and around the resort with the Kid’s Eat Free program, Kids’ Activities program and all the entertainment… there’s no better value on the beach” Colvin says.
Some of the spring specials include a Gulf-front room and breakfast for 2 adults (don’t forget Kids Eat Free) starting at only $119 per night after April 15th, or for that same price you can get a Gulf-front room and a set of beach chairs / umbrella every day! The best value is the Pick Your Way to Play Package, where you get a Gulf-front room, breakfast for 2, beach chairs, and $25 Beach Bucks each day (you can use Beach Bucks around the resort for lunch, dinner, beverages at the bars, etc.) for only $134 per night starting April 15th. To see all Panama City Beach Holiday Inn Resort’s packages visit http://www.hipcbeach.com and click the “Specials” tab.
The resort’s spring and summer entertainment schedule soon be announced so vacationers can watch their website http://www.hipcbeach.com and facebook page http://www.facebook.com/hipcbeach for all the exciting announcements and for upcoming pictures of the newly enhanced rooms. To see all the fun the resort has to offer guests check out the hotel’s YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/HolidayInnResort. If you would like more information or to reserve your Panama City Beach vacation call the resorts friendly reservations team at 800.633.0266.
