One of the newest hotels in Panama, the Westin Playa Bonita is located about 20 minutes outside of Panama City
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Nitro Circus: 3D Movie Highlights Panama’s Adventure Travel Side
Sitting in the movie theater a couple weeks ago, I was surprised to see, during the previews, a group
San Juan: Puerto Rico’s City of the Future?
Green Space: The Walkable City program proposes a redo of San Juan’s infrastructure. Future view: Gazing out of San Juan’s proposed Graft Tower. BY MARK CHESNUTIs San Juan, Puerto Rico, the next Panama City, or even the next Singapore or Dubai? If you look at a few architectural and city planning proposals, that just might…
SNEAK PEEK: Trump Ocean Club Promises Luxury with a View in Panama
The Trump Ocean Club has an attention-getting architectural style that stands out in Panama City’s skyline. During my recent trip to Panama City, I enjoyed a hard-hat tour of the construction site at the Trump Ocean Club. Now, the developers have released a set of photos that give a glimpse of what the hotel rooms…
SNEAK PEAK: Westin Playa Bonita Panama
A model guest room at the Westin Playa Bonita Panama, a resort on the Pacific coast. It may not be opening until September, but during my current trip to Panama, I was able to pay a visit to the site of the Westin Playa Bonita, a new resort rising along the Pacific coast about 20…
HOTEL REVIEW: Le Meridien Panama
THE ARRIVAL: The building where the recently opened Le Meridien Panama is located may look huge (after all, this is Panama City, land of the rising skyscrapers), but the hotel itself only takes up six floors, making for a nicely sized, 111-room property that never feels crowded or overwhelming. And it’s got a prized location…
SECRETS OF A FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Rocko Galvez on Travel, Shopping & Airport Food
No one travels more than a flight attendant. And in this Q&A, Panama City-based Rocko Galvez shares his inside secrets about the best airport food, the best sightseeing — and which nationality is the best passenger.
The Top Instagram Travel Posts of the Year
People love people. That’s a clear message to be learned from social media platforms like Instagram. Sure, I can post beautiful photos of beaches, hotels or mountains, but viewers will generally like photos better if there’s a person in them. So it’s no surprise that most of my top 9 posts and reels on Instagram…
How to Plan a Perfect Mileage Run to Get Elite Frequent Flyer Status
If you travel fairly often and have reached elite level frequent flyer status at some point, you may have experienced the let-down once you lose that status. It’s like your very best friend has just dropped you to the title of semi-friendly acquaintance. And it’s especially frustrating when you’re almost at the point of regaining…
How to Ride the New Guadalajara Metro Line 3 (TRAVEL VIDEO)
Getting around Guadalajara has gotten a bit easier with this efficient and economic new transit line.
15 Great Hotel Rooftop Bars in Central and South America
Looking for great sky-high views of Central America and South America? Check out these 15 hotels.
Romantic Vacation Ideas Around Latin America
Looking for a romantic getaway? These hotels will set your heart aflutter.
LGBTQ Pride Cocktail Recipes from Marriott International
Share some flavorful LGBTQ pride excitement with these cocktail recipes from Marriott Latin America.
Where Will LGBTQ Travelers Go When They Start Traveling Again?
LGBTQ travelers looking for post-COVID inspiration might do well in these 3 emerging vacation hotspots.