Travel in Panama

Panama is famous for its canal (of course) and, increasingly, for its Old City. But there is much more to this Central American country than shipping and history – it’s also a tropical paradise to rival neighbouring Costa Rica. Here’s our list of the 10 best wildlife adventures in Panama.

One of the world's most luxurious cruise ships is about to sail 23,000 miles in the wrong direction to avoid violence in the Middle East.

I've always dreamed of staying in an overwater lodge, but I've never managed to budget for a trip to somewhere like the Maldives to make it a reality.

Jul 17, 2024 • 7 min read

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming to increase tourism revenue in the country by 7.5% next year.

Jul 11, 2024 • 9 min read

Move over, Jeff Bezos. Mark Zuckerberg is looking like this summer's Poseiden.

Jun 29, 2024 • 8 min read

In May 2021, I moved to Panama . My partner and I lived there for two years, and during that time, my son would spend one month with us and one month with his dad and stepmother in the States. This was possible only because he has been homeschooled since first grade, and his dad and I established a system to keep his work in both homes synchronized.

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I boarded a 10-hour Lufthansa flight from Denver to Germany and immediately questioned the decision I made just a day prior.

There are classic river itineraries — the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhone and the Nile — that anyone who appreciates the ease and camaraderie of river cruising can book with most of the top cruise lines. But those aren't your only options.

Staying connected while off the grid is getting even easier.

MoisesMuñoz, the international sales manager at the JW Marriott Panama, put it perfectly when he said I wouldn't need to leave once I arrived at the five-star hotel.

If you're embarking on a round-trip Alaska cruise, you will likely be departing from the Port of Seattle. In 2023, seven cruise lines based ships in Seattle, Washington, with 291 departures. Although most ships were headed to Alaska, cruises from Seattle also sailed to destinations like Asia, Hawaii and the Panama Canal.

As two Central American titans of tourism, how do you choose between Costa Rica and Panama? Both have incredible landscapes teeming with wildlife, beautiful beaches dotted along both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and a vibrant local culture. 

Virgin Voyages' fourth and final ship in its fleet will make her debut in fall of 2025.

A bellhop opened the door to the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, and I was transported out of Panama City's humidity and into a chilly hotel lobby brimming with excitement.

In an effort to attract more tourists and remote workers, the Thai cabinet this week rolled out a series of new visa promotions, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes, extended stays for students, and reduced compulsory health insurance for retirees.

Wyndham – Decameron deal brings over 2,600 rooms into Wyndham’s rapidly growing all-inclusive portfolio, now spanning more than 50 resorts globally.

Endless rows of solar panels. Hydroponic farms. A massive reverse osmosis plant.