| The majority of visitors who go to Panama make it a | | | | even be rented. One can rent or chartered boat to |
| point to see the famous Panama Canal but they are | | | | sail across the lake and see the fascinating sea life. |
| looking for one of the many beach hotels in Panama . | | | | The Melia Resort Center has a long history. Many |
| The Panama Canal is an important navigational link | | | | decades ago it was a military school, then converted |
| between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean and has made | | | | into a hospital and later converted into a resort. The |
| Panama a major tourist destination. The Panama | | | | resort is immaculate. Surrounded by well manicured |
| Canal is a superb engineering feat and attests to | | | | gardens and a pool with pristine blue waters, it |
| man’s capabilities. Besides large steamers with | | | | appears magical. the hotel overlooks the lake.The |
| goods, many cruise ships regularly cross the Panama | | | | hotel has Spanish style architecture and perfectly |
| Canal. Most cruises have a stop over in Panama | | | | matches the surrounding landscape. Even though it |
| because it is probably one of the best cities to see | | | | may not appear like the Las Vegas Marriott, it offers |
| and shop. | | | | wide range of services. |
| Even though Spanish and European tradition and | | | | Tourists come to Melia Resort to get away from the |
| culture dominate the daily lives, almost all aspects of | | | | hectic city life. Here there is peace, solitude and |
| North American amenities are available. Despite the | | | | nature. For the Eco friendly tourist, there is no better |
| world economic recession, shopping is still a bargain in | | | | place. The best way to come to this hidden gem is |
| Panama, there is Free Trade zone with very low | | | | to get a package deal. Today, the hotel does offer |
| taxes and one can buy almost anything in this | | | | great discounts for individuals who want to stay for |
| country. | | | | 4-7 days. Most of the packages are inclusive. The |
| Over the years Panama has developed into a mecca | | | | best deals can be obtained from Nolitours. |
| for tourists and the country has built a solid network | | | | One should not feel that they will miss out on the |
| of hotel accommodations for tourists. There are | | | | rest of Panama by coming here. Melia Panama Resort |
| accommodations to fit every type of budget. The | | | | has daily tours to the Canal, the city of Panama and |
| capital city has a fair number of excellent hotels in | | | | the surrounding areas. Almost every single day, the |
| Panama to choose from, but for a tourist it is best | | | | resort has native activities for the tourist. Of course |
| to go to Colon if you want to see the Canal. Colon is | | | | the tourist can also join the fun. There are organized |
| a small town, less traffic, great peole and excellent | | | | bus tours to the Free Trade zone every day. |
| accommodation which is a lot cheaper than what one | | | | For the business man who can not live without his |
| can get in Panama City. | | | | internet, do not worry, Melia has all the facilities for a |
| There are many resort centers in Colon which offer | | | | conference and wireless connection. |
| a wide range of activites plus accommodation. | | | | The average cost for an inclusive package deal at |
| Among the nicest resorts in Colon is the Melia | | | | the Melia resort is about $1,100. CAD. The hotel has |
| Panama Canal located about an hours drive from the | | | | furnished rooms with AC. The facility has sporting |
| Panama International airport. Just a few minutes | | | | facilities like a pool, tennis courts, games room and |
| away from the city of Colon, it is a tourist’s | | | | even has baby sitting services. Inside the resort are |
| paradise. This eco friendly tourist destination on Lake | | | | several places to dine. |
| Gatun offers a lost paradise whch has been | | | | The inclusive package deal includes some non |
| untouched by man. The entire area is green with lush | | | | motorized water activities but other acitivities like |
| vegetation, hundreds of tropical flowers and shrubs. | | | | deep sea fishing, horseback riding or bike rentals |
| For the outdoors person, there are ample hiking trails | | | | which are not included. |
| along the dense forests and some of the scenery | | | | For those who love nature and want to gateway |
| along the way is breath taking. There is decent | | | | from the hectic city life, there is no better place than |
| accommodation all over Lake Gatun and almost | | | | Melia Canal. This ecofriendly tourist resort offers a |
| every hotel has facilities for exploring this region. | | | | chance to see nature at its very best. |
| For those who want to explore on land, bikes can | | | | |