Hey!  Just a quick note to pass on a special discount I discovered for Marriott Hotels worldwide. You know I love Marriott and I really love the Marriott in Panama City - both of them!  The hotel is absolutely stunning. I would say the finest hotel in Panama City but I also love the Marriott Courtyard over at MultiCebntro Mall. The location is excellent.

Anyhow, here's a link to save you some cash at Marriott Hotels - just click the link below!


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Just last month (Dec 31) marked the 10th Anniversary since the United States fully returned ownership and operations of the Panama Canal to its people. Many thought the Panamanians would fail and run back to the U.S. for help but it simply was not to be. Panama has made an expemplory effort of not only keeping the canal profitable but safe and secure. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the deal with then Panama president Omar Torrijos 22 years ago. Today the current president, Richardo Martinelli had this to say, "We have succeeded. Today the canal is run in an ...<< MORE >>

Lonely Planet for Christmas!  With winter coming on string it's a great time to cozy up with a good book and start making your Panama Travel Plan. There's no better place to start than Lonely Planet Guides. Their Panama version is excellent and   I just found about about this sale so I wanted to pass it along. Click on the banner below and you will get a 30% discount on items you order over the next 6 weeks plus if your purchase us $40 or more you get free shipping. Check out!

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Read this very cool article about Panama this morning, it opens with, "Watch out world, 'cuz here comes Panama--that skinny little land-bridge of a country that's famous for straw hats, yellow-fever infestations and American meddling."It also close with a bit of advice you've read about right here on LearnAboutPanama -"Another quick tip: get out of Panama City. Other than the old city (a romantic, yet tumbledown cluster of Havana-like architecture), the city is trying its darndest to be the next Las Vegas. Better to trade the traffic jams for the nice villages and tropical landscape of the countryside.""...this is a ...<< MORE >>

Here's another Hot Deal on a vacation package that arrived in my mail box this morning. Check it!

Book a flight or vacation package and get a $200 coupon for future package purchase.

See --> this site <-- for complete details. - Expires 12/31/09

        

When it comes to visiting family there often isn't enough room for everyone to stay at the family home. Sometimes we need to bunk nearby. Well, if this applies to you and you're traveling for
Thanksgiving this coupon may help -



Save between $20 and $100 on ALL Hotel Bookings Now! (Just click on 'Save')



Oh, and it's not just for Thanksgiving! If you're traveling anywhere, maybe you're in need of a good deals on Panama Hotels,
you can save  too!

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In October Forbes came out with it's "Top Ten Retirement Destinations" with Panama garnering the #4 spot on the list. The only negative things said about Panama were "pockets of corruption". Of
course ex-pats who are looking for a clean, simple life in Panama need not be affected by that kind of negative. If  you're one of those looking for quality of life, low cost of living, and
peace than no place can beat Panama for the perfect retirement.

Panama has close to everything one would want: year round sun, low taxes, great discounts for retirees, ...

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This past week Standard & Poor raised Panama's credit rating to positive as reported on Bloomberg (see below for link to story).

This puts Panama very close to the rating of 'investment grade'. They reasons for the rosy outlook for Panama aren't a surprise to me or anyone else on the ground watching as Richard Martinelli
(President) put his tax reform in action keeping their deficit in check and encouraging signs of continued  economic growth.  

The Panama Canals $5 billion+ expansion which will be ongoing  through 2014 is a big reason for Panama's strong and stable economy.  ... << MORE >>

If you're traveling soon, maybe this weekend I just came across this Hot Deal and thought I would pass it aling. Hope this helps and saves you some cash on your travel!



Click below to check out the deals -



Friday the 13th Sale 



Note this will save you up to 50% on hotels around the country! BUT it's only valid Midnight to Midnight on 11/13/09- that's today!

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I just picked up this interesting article off the newswire. The headline reads -

"Panama Emerges as a Prime Location for Close-To-Nature, Low-Density Resort
Development"

The story begins talking about sustainable development in Panama which is very 
encouraging. Here's an excerpt:

CHICAGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 natural experiences without sacrificing profitability. The key is
emerging markets. Mature tourism markets have high land prices that make
low-density development an unprofitable option. This results in higher-density
developments, like high-rise beach hotels, which don't offer the seclusion
many travelers demand. In contrast, low-density development is easy to
accomplish in a destination like Panama, which is just recently emerging as a
tourist destination and where land is still inexpensive. "There is pressure to
discover the new location, to find the unspoiled beach and create value and
outperform the market," said Liam Bailey, head of residential research for
Knight Frank, in a recent New York Times article.

For the rest of the story go here