Monkey Island Tour from Panama City While on our family vacation to Panama, we decided to visit Monkey Island Panama. Our boys were very excited about the opportunity to see a variety of wild monkeys in their natural habitat. We joined the Monkey Island Tour from Panama City, which is a 4 hour excursion that […]
The Abandoned Hotel Contadora Resort in Panama
Abandoned Contadora Island Resort, Panama Our trip to Panama continues with a visit to Contadora Island, located in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Panama. It is here that we stumbled upon the abandoned Hotel Contadora Resort. It was once a luxurious getaway for the rich and famous. Now it sits in ruin. […]
What it’s like to travel to Oahu Hawaii right now (during Covid pandemic)
Travel to Oahu Hawaii during Covid pandemic After 21 long months, we FINALLY left Canada! In today’s blog post, we talk about what it’s like to travel to Oahu Hawaii right now. While it’s not easy to travel to Oahu Hawaii right now (or anywhere, for that matter), it’s also not that difficult. Hawaii has […]
25 Photos that will inspire you to visit Curacao this winter
Photos that will inspire you to visit Curaçao Are you thinking about visiting a new tropical destination this winter? If so, have you considered the island of Curaçao? Located in the Southern Caribbean, about 100 kilometers north of Venezuela, Curacao is the largest of the Netherland Antilles. It’s the ‘C’ in the trio of ABC islands. […]
Should you add San Juan to your travel wish list?
Should you add San Juan to your travel wish list? Located on the north-eastern coast of Puerto Rico, San Juan is the capital and largest city on this fascinating Caribbean island. Given it’s prime location in the heart of the Caribbean, it’s no surprise that Puerto Rico is one of the most popular vacation destinations […]
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City, Panama Contadora Island is a tropical island located in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Panama (on the Pacific Ocean side). There are over 200 islands and inlets in this archipelago and Contadora is the most popular with tourists. If you’re planning to take the Contadora Island […]
Photos of Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama
Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama When researching where to stay on Contadora Island, we found a limited supply of available accommodations. The island is not very big, so there aren’t a lot of hotels on Contadora Island to choose from. Ultimately, we decided to stay at the Hotel Mar y Oro during our […]
How to get to San Blas Islands from Panama City, Panama
We visited the San Blas Islands in February 2020, one month before the global pandemic was announced. Keep this in mind when making reservations, as some things might have changed. This blog post shares travel tips about how to get to San Blas Islands from Panama City, Panama. How to get to San Blas Islands, […]
