Hola PANAMA- Wishing the BEST for the Holidays

Hello to all in the 507- Everything back in Florida has been great. I truly hope the same can be said back home. My little “Penny” is NOT little anymore. For shit’s sake she’s DRIVING!!!!   Absolutely UNREAL.   Hoping all visitors, readers, and contributors are in good spirits.  ALL with the exception of ONE slimy…

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Just A Quick Hello. I Am Alive

Just sending out a quick HELLO. Taking advantage of the GREAT weather back in FLORIDA and spending the holidays with my wonderful Granddaughter. Had a quick procedure in OCTOBER, but feeling better than ever. Please send in your own articles—- I will POST. Back to the 507 soon enough.   Saludos- JB

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Private Island Retreats Have Increased Appeal. (If Done Right. #Notredfrogbeach )

https://www.businessinsider.com/panama-isla-palenque-private-island-luxury-2024-8?r=MX&IR=T I spent three nights on Isla Palenque, a five-star private island resort in Panama. As I dined on three-course meals and enveloped myself in nature, I discovered true relaxation. It was a trip unlike any other, and I now want to add private islands to every vacation. As I pushed open the passenger door…

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Process of RE-PATRIATION of migrants has begun. Transport financed by US taxpayer

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no Panama on Tuesday started repatriating undocumented migrants on flights financed by the United States. The move comes less than two months after José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama’s president. Mr Mulino campaigned on a promise to “close” the Darién Gap, the dangerous stretch of jungle which more than half a million migrants…

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EX-PAT ALERT: Incoming retirees flocking to BOQUETE’ as preferred destination

https://businessinsider.mx/boquete-panama-how-to-retire-in-paradise-cost-of-living-2024-8/?r=US&IR=T   Stepping inside TapOut Sports Zone Bar and Grill in Boquete, Panama, is like stepping inside suburban America. The menu features American staples like cheeseburgers, barbecue chicken sandwiches, and Philly cheesesteaks. Flat-screen TVs sit above the bar, airing the latest game. On Friday nights, you might catch a band performing hits like “Take It…

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