Star-Telegram.com reports:
The country has made $4.75 billion from the Panama Canal since taking it over a decade ago, more than twice what it received in the 85 years the U.S. ran the waterway, the operating authority said Wednesday. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the handover of the canal by the U.S., which opened the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific in 1914.
Ringing in the New Year in Panama City? Head down to the newly-opened Zona Viva at the start of the Amador Causeway. Located in the Figali Conecntion Center this strip is the next big thing in the Panama nightlife scene. Lined with a variety of clubs and bars you can find everything from salsa to hip-hop, house and raggaeton just a few steps away from each other.
New Year’s Eve marks the official opening of the Zona Viva, which will surely mean some pretty hard partying. There is plenty of parking outside, and the streets are sure to be full of others celebrating 2010.
The official site of Zona Viva is www.zonavivapanama.com, but seeing as that site is still Read more
When picky visitors come to town, you can’t go wrong with taking them out to eat at Friday’s. A popular choice in the States, the familiarity of T.G.I. Friday’s can be exactly what your uptight, hard-to-please guests need to relax and get comfortable.
Locals enjoy Friday’s for American food, and the atmosphere of an nice place to relax after a hard day at the office. If you want to have a drink, watch some sports and grab a quick bite to eat in typical American fashion, you’ll enjoy eating here, just as you do back home.
While the food is quite similar to a Friday’s back home, the service isn’t. It’s a popular place and can get crowded, and Read more
Crystal Cruises is offering great deals on an 11– day Panama Canal cruise during this holiday season. Savings include:
2–for-1 Fares
$1000 per couple in “All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” shipboard spending credits.
The cruise stops in Aruba, Tortola, and Antigua before taking you through the Panama Canal. Cruises embark or disembark in Miami.
If you’re not sure what to give those hard-to-buy-for people on your list, I think the gift of a cruise through the Caribbean would be accepted by all.
To book a cruise call 1–888–698–9605 or click here to request a quote.
You can also visit www.crystalcruises.com for more information on all Crystal Cruises special offers.
It’s Friday… looking for something to do this weekend? Guru is the megaclub of Calle Uruguay, with a large stage, multiple levels, VIP areas, and of course, a giant dance floor.
Guru’s rocks the dance club atmosphere and locals and foreigneres flock to its bright lights like moths. On most nights a DJ can be found spinning everything – electronica, rock, hip hop, dance, and of course Latin. Occasionally you’ll even find a live act on stage.
Being so large, and at the center of the main bar and night club (disco) area, Guru can draw quite a crowd on big nights. Drinks, music and lots of dancing are the building blocks Guru. On really hot nights, they even have professional dancers Read more
In the event of an emergency in Panama, you want to have doctors you can trust, and understand! At Hospital Punta Pacifica you’ll find just that. The hospital opened in 2006, and is an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Located in Punta Pacifica, about 15 minutes from the Tocumen International Airport, it is on the list of hospitals recommended to foreigners.
Hospital Punta Pacifica is a modern hospital, with the proper equipment to handle emergencies and serious situations. The majority of the doctors and surgeons speak English and have been trained in the States.
The hopital has 52 private rooms and 12 suites. The only complaint I have heard voiced is that the maternity rooms are on the Read more
In Panama we have the luxury of being able to find many of the same foods that we have back home at a variety of grocery stores, but for me there is just something so American-esque about Price Smart. Perhaps it’s due to the similarities it shares with Costco, an old favorite of mine. Whatever the case may be, Price Smart is bulk shopping done right.
Price Smart has everything you would expect to find at a Costco back home. When you walk in, you’re immediately greeted by the standard electronics department, with big screen TVs, computers, MP3 players, and a whole lot more gadgets and gizmos that I can happily browse through. Prices aren’t always the greatest for electronics Read more
If you’re looking to break away from your standard haunts for dinner tonight, check out Casa Nikki. Recently opened, Casa Nikki serves up a pretty varied menu.
Coming from St.Barth, Casa Nikki has a fine reputation and established style and menu designed to bring success. Life entertainment, good food and drink and an elegance all its own make Casa Nikki an attractive place to hang out.
Having just opened in October, it will be interesting to see what direction the restaurant and bar continues to go in. Don’t miss Friday Happpy Hours, which run from 6–8:30 pm.
Tip: From Thursday to Saturday during lounge hours (10 pm-6 am) dress to impress. Weekdays the dress code is casual.
Lunch: 11:30 Read more
