The elegant lobby at the Bristol hotel in Panama City. THE ARRIVAL: You might feel like you’ve driven up to a bygone era of attentive service and conservative elegance when you pull up to the Bristol, one of most legendary luxury hotels in Panama City, Panama. Guests take a seat at one of the twin…
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HOTEL REVIEW: Esplendor Panama, Panama City
THE ARRIVAL: Set in a soaring, 42-story skyscraper in the financial-oriented Obarrio district, the 100-unit Esplendor — which debuted just recently — makes for an impressive entrance; its small lobby is marked by lots of glass and three thick columns covered with gold-colored mirrored tiles. The property — which is owned by the Argentina-based Fën Hoteles…
SNEAK PEAK: Westin Playa Bonita Panama
A model guest room at the Westin Playa Bonita Panama, a resort on the Pacific coast. It may not be opening until September, but during my current trip to Panama, I was able to pay a visit to the site of the Westin Playa Bonita, a new resort rising along the Pacific coast about 20…
HOTEL REVIEW: Le Meridien Panama
THE ARRIVAL: The building where the recently opened Le Meridien Panama is located may look huge (after all, this is Panama City, land of the rising skyscrapers), but the hotel itself only takes up six floors, making for a nicely sized, 111-room property that never feels crowded or overwhelming. And it’s got a prized location…
The Best Places for Ceviche in Panama City
Panamanian-style ceviche. BY EVAN TERRY FORBESGuest contributor Evan Terry Forbes, one of the founders of EyeonPanama.com, shares his own personal choices for the best ceviche in Panama City. Looking for authentic Panamanian food? Try ceviche. This traditional Latin American dish consists of fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juice, usually lemon or lime, and spiced with…