Game-changer.  The Panama Canal was definitely one.  But there is more to Panama than her famous waterway.  if you’re searching for a unique, adventurous, diverse, multicultural, and historical location, Panama could be the travel game-changer you’ve been looking for!

Stay at a beautiful beach resort only 20 minutes from the breathtaking skyline of Panama city.  Here you are only ten minutes from the Bridge of the Americas, which offers a stunning view of the aquamarine sea going into the canal and all of the ships ready to pass through.  A short drive from here, you can visit the Miraflores Locks where you can learn of the fascinating process and history of ships passing through the Panama Canal.

But seeing the famed international gateway is just a small slice of the paradise Panama offers.  You can always take a day or two to relax on the white sand beaches of your resort.  Or you can venture off to Panama Viejo, or “Old Town,” to see historical buildings, dine at authentic Panamanian restaurants, and do some art or souvenir shopping.  For an escape into the wild, you have a variety of options like zip-lining through the jungle, canoeing to an indigenous village, summiting Volcan Baru to see both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans at once, or sailing out to Taboga Island for lunch and crystal-clear snorkeling.

Lots of people go to Hawaii or cruise the Caribbean, but if you’re looking for something unique that combines outdoor adventure, historical significance and charm, and stunning scenery, Panama is an absolute game-changer.