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[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

Hey everyone,

I usually recommend using a review site like Trip Advisor to choose the best hotel for you…one because the hotel scene is changing very quickly. We have had a great many new hotels spring up here in recent years and a review site can help you search by criteria important to you. However I am on a lot of random mailing lists and when I do hear about a new hotel or promo I will post here for your potential benefit. Here are two such deals I read about today (remember, contact hotels directly for booking, etc)

Special “Canal Centennial” hotel deal:
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/08/23/6056409/the-itinerary-gourmet-trains-in.html
“Deal: Celebrate the canal

The Waldorf Astoria Panama is offering a Panama Canal Package to commemorate the canal’s 100th anniversary. Starting at $380 for two travelers (plus 10 percent tax), the deal includes accommodations at the upscale Panama City hotel, breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi (normally $15) and a five-hour Panama Canal transit tour (normally about $135 each), with transportation to and from the Miraflores Visitor Center. In addition, dine at one of the on-site restaurants and receive a free Bishop cocktail. Two-night minimum required. Book and stay by Dec. 31. Info: 800-WALDORF, http://www.waldorfastoriapanama.com.

— The Washington Post

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/08/23/6056409/the-itinerary-gourmet-trains-in.html#storylink=cpy”

More about the Centennial:
https://internationalliving.com/forums/topic/free-admission-panama-canal-miraflores-visitor-center/

New Hilton promo rate:
I just found out the fancy new Hilton in Panama City is officially open and offering a low promotional rate…I went to see it when it was about 99% complete and the hotel is really beautiful, plus the location couldn’t be more central. Not sure what the food and customer service will be like, first months are usually a time to work out little glitches, but the people I met during my tour of the facility seemed very well-trained so that’s encouraging! Here’s a link to the article that mentions the special rate (below).
Have a great night everyone!
-IL Panama Editor Jessica Ramesch
http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4066668.html

[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

New Hyatt Place Hotel just opened in Panama City and has a “stay three, pay two days” promo for dates in Nov-Dec 2014: http://panamacity.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/offers.html

About the hotel: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/first-hyatt-place-hotel-opens-in-panama-2014-10-29

Cheers!

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