Panama Village Takes Pride in Grass-Roots Clean-Up Initiative
Boca Chica Residents Launch First Annual “Orgullo en Boca Chica” Event October 23rd
CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2010 — Boca Chica is a quiet village on Panama’s Pacific coast and a favorite launch point for sport fishermen casting off into the rich waters of the Gulf of Chiriqui, an emerg…
Secluded Whale Mating Ground a Boon for Awestruck Whale Watchers
Whale “Vacation Spot” Attracts Travelers and Vacation Home Buyers to Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui
CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2010 — Travel enthusiasts and real estate mavens are discovering that Panama’s Gulf of Chiriqui is the hottest new vacation destination — a secret h…
Expatriates Make Right Decision to Retire Abroad
Attractive benefits of Panama make it an ideal destination for international retirees
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2010 — Many American and British retirees are moving to countries with a lower cost of living. The U.S. State Department estimates about 4 million Americans currently live abroad, and a quar…
Sea Turtles Find Nesting Haven in Panama
Isla Palenque Project Encourages Preservation of Aquatic Life
CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2010 — It’s the height of sea turtle nesting season! These giant, air-breathing reptiles fascinate nature-lovers everywhere, and their nesting season is a time to celebrate them and to reflect on their stru…
Sustainable Resort Isla Palenque Wins Prestigious ASLA Award for Excellence in Resort Planning
CHICAGO, April 28, 2010 — After receiving a record number of entries, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has awarded The Resort at Isla Palenque an Honor Award in the Analysis and Planning category for its geo-responsible resort master plan.
The Resort at Isla Palenque, a privat…
More Adventure Opportunities Sought by Travelers
CHICAGO, 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 isn̵…
Progressive Luxury Resorts Make Walls Obsolete for the Traveling Elite
CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2010 — Luxury travel has assumed a new meaning among vacationers looking to be submerged in their destinations’ natural environment. In response to a growing demand for close-to-nature vacation experiences, some progressive luxury resorts are eliminating the physica…
Panama Emerges as a Prime Location for Close-To-Nature, Low-Density Resort Development
CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2009 — Trendsetters in environmentally responsible real estate development are discovering the many benefits of constructing low-density resorts in emerging markets like Panama.
Some savvy resort developers are responding to recent customer demands for exceptional natur…
Whale Watchers Find a Bevy of Opportunities for Observation Along the Pacific Coast of Panama
CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2009 — In addition to traditional adventure activities from sportfishing to jungle canopy-walks, Panama offers yet another exciting opportunity for nature-loving travelers: whale watching. This time every year, astute adventure travelers make their way to the Pacific coas…
Island Properties – An Inherently Ecological Land Form
CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2009 — While real estate developers on the mainland often struggle with the economics of sustainable initiatives, island properties inherently lend themselves to environmentally responsible design. While not many island developers explore sustainability as a common sen…
