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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Valle De Anton - Hotel Campestre

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Panama - Valle De Anton - Hotel Campestre - Solo 1 hora y 45 minotos desde de ciudad de Panama por la carretera de Panamericana encontramos  El Valle De Anton un hermoso lugar visitado  por personas de  todo partes del mundo.

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Shelter Bay Marina Panama Is a Perfect Undiscovered Vacation Spot


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helter Bay Marina is a undiscovered gem in the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal for those who transit and live in their boats.  The place has spectacular views and with a new management team,  a new attitude and a overhaul in the restaurant, this place might just be a perfect hidden getaway.

Shelter Bay Marina offers an unspoiled natural setting with easy access to Colon and Panama City. Featuring slips for vessels up to 245 feet, in an "all weather" protected bay.  Shelter Bay is in a controlled access area, providing the best security for you and your boat.  The new manager was telling me about boats that have been there for more than 5 years.

The marina provides free transportation to "Cuatro Altos" shopping center in our air conditioned 27 passenger bus at 8:00am Monday through Fridays. The bus leaves from the shopping center at 11:15 am to return back to the marina.

We sat in the restaurant and ordered 3 plates of food and drinks. The portions were adequate, the service was exceptional and the price was reasonable.  I definitely  will return to Shelter Bay Marina after the new chef creates his new Fusion menu.

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Decretan Duelo Nacional por muerte de ex vicepresidente Ford en Su condomium en Ciudad De Panama

Guillermo Ford, ex vicepresidente de Panamá.







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Con Mucho tristesa, reportamos este mala noticia:
Este lunes, el Consejo de Gabinete decidió de forma unánime decretar el martes 22 de marzo de 2011 como día de Duelo Nacional, con motivo de la muerte del ex vicepresidente de Panamá, Guillermo "Billy" Ford.

Oficinas públicas, privadas y escuelas estarán cerradas, según confirmó a los medios la viceministra de la Presidencia, María Fábrega, "con excepción de aquellas que, por naturaleza de sus funciones, deben permanecer abiertas", detalla un comunicado de la Secretaría de Comunicación del Estado.

Se decretó además, tres días reflexión nacional a partir de este lunes 21 hasta el miércoles 23 de marzo, días durante los cuales la Bandera Nacional deberá ondear a media hasta.

Una vez conocida la noticia del deceso de Ford, el pasado sábado, el presidente de la República, Ricardo Martinelli, informó que se le haría un funeral de Estado "porque fungió como Presidente encargado y fue un panameño destacado en la vida política panameña".

Las honras fúnebres del fallecido ex vicepresidente, serán este martes a partir de las 11:00 a.m. en la Catedral Metropolitana.

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Panama City, Panama - Wekkends in Casco Viejo Is Pure Adventure And Fun

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Panama City, Casco Viejo is one of the most happening places in the city, every weekend of the year.  Every corner you walk to is a celebration of some sort.
Havana Club will have live Salsa,  dinner at   Bohemios or Cedros is a good choice. Plaza Bolivar with Peruvian cuisine, ceviche, Italian and Sushi.
Here in this photo there is a well known artist in Casco Viejo showing his abilities for my camera.
There is alot more going on in Casco Viejo but for now take a look at this wonderful artist doing what he does best... draw.
Come to Casco Viejo Panama City, enjoy the culture and incredible artists of all kinds.  More posts to come later on this subject and alot of beautiful photos to follow.

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Blackberry’s DatosPTY and Facebook 2.0 App Emphasizes Photos, Chat and Places from Inside Facebook is in alpha and beta testing ((tag:panama, panama city, tocumen airport, flight arrival, flight departure, datospty, facebook application, blackberry a

Panama- Panama City -While DatosPTY, the new application for flight arrival and flight departure from Tocumen airport is in Alpha Testing, Blackberry is improving the interconnect between Facebook and Blackberry.  Facebook with more than 680million users is one of the fastest growing social networking sites on the planet.    To download a free copy of datospty simply click on the link  and become a fan

Blackberry’s new Facebook application, Facebook 2.0 in beta, is a big improvement over the previous version, which was cumbersome because it was designed with menu after menu to scroll through to do anything. The new application is much more sleek, easier to use and faster, to boot.

Facebook for Blackberry now has an interface that’s much easier to navigate on a phone. When you open the app, there are two drop-down menus, one on the left and one on the right. The menu on the left includes most of the Facebook functions: News Feed, Profile View, notifications, search, messages, friends, chat, Places, photos and options. The drop-down on the right Blackberry calls the “notifications bar” shows you daily updates of notifications, messages, friend requests and chat conversations you have received.

Which brings us to the highlight of Blackberry’s new Facebook app: chat. The chat function is part of the left drop-down menu and is simple to use. If you’re not already online to chat, the app will sign you in, and then friends you can chat with are indicated by a green circle, just like on Facebook. You may either press enter or send via the menu each time you type a message; although chatting on a phone isn’t as easy as on a computer, plus, many people already communicate short messages on their phones via text messages.

Blackberry has also chosen to emphasize photos and Places in the new Facebook application. Previously, these functions were part of a menu that ran across the top of the interface, whereas now the default or “home” interface weaves in the upload photos feature on the left, status update in the middle, and Places icon on the right. Which is to say, Blackberry’s new Facebook app is designed to be as useful as possible to users connecting via mobile phone.

The app also creates utility by making Facebook more like a phone book, when users look up a friend or look at their profile the menu allows you to see their Facebook information — such as Wall, photos, information, poke, view mutual friends — but also to call them if you have their phone number, connect via Blackberry Contacts if you do not and request their phone number.

Comments and Likes used to be displayed in small print underneath each item in your news feed, but now next to each item is a + symbol which Blackberry calls the “more button,” which is where users can go to to comment or Like a post.

Blackberry wrote yesterday that more than 10,000 downloads had occurred in 24 hours since the apps’ release, since it’s still in beta, the company released 10,000 more. The update brings Blackberry’s Facebook app up to speed with recent platform changes, as the company hadn’t significantly redesigned the app for three years. For more news and market research to the mobile application ecosystem, visit Inside Mobile Apps.

by Sara Inés Calderón March 19th, 2011

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Cabanas Los Quetzales For True EcoTurism In You

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  Cabanas Los Quetzales -  Chiriqui - PanamaLos Quetzales Ecolodge, Spa, Hotel, Nature Resort

 

Cabanas Los Quetzales is a experience for those    ecotourist with ideas of tranquility and complete peace away from hustle and bustle of the big city, lights, camera, action.  If you are seeking relaxation, meditation and freedom from day to day life then Cabanas Los Quetzales  Chiriqui Panama is definitely best choice anywhere in South America and beyond.

Tucked away in the highland cloud forest, Los Quetzales Lodge & Spa is ideal for those longing to retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern living. At 7260 feet above sea level (2,200 meters), the reserve has the highest lodging facilities in the country, and lies inside the primary cloud forest of Volcan Baru National Park, which was established in 1976. The Volcan is adjacent to the 407,000 acre Parque Internacional La Amistad, which straddles Costa Rica and Panama. Our 400 hectare reserve has been protected by the private efforts of its founders in 1970.

It is our privilege to be one of the only eco-vacation resorts in Panama or Costa Rica that offers overnight accommodations inside a national park.

Our climate varies from 75 degrees F. during a sunny day to 45 degrees F. on our chilliest winter night. But the one thing about our ambiance, which amazes most visitors, is the absence of biting insects – no mosquitoes, no chiggers, not even a stray no-see-um! Fortunately our area also lacks venomous snake species.

Getting to Los Quetzales is easy. We are only 1 1/2 hours by bus from the Costa Rica border, on excellent paved roads all the way to our main hotel and headquarters in the town of Guadalupe, adjacent to Cerro Punta. From there, for those guests who wish to visit the mountainside reserve inside the Park, we provide access on a rocked road via a 4-wheel drive or horseback. Many folks also enjoy walking to the cabin area, a gentle 30 minute climb featuring mountain scenery quilted with small vegetable patches and colorful gardens in the town of 400 inhabitants. Higher up, on the way to the cabins, you’ll walk past simple friendly homes of Guaymi indians.

I takes about seven hours by bus to reach us from San Jose, Costa Rica or Panama City, Panama. Those in a hurry to slow down and relax may choose a 50 minute flight from Panama City to David, or San Jose, Costa Rica to David, Chiriqui. From David, where we can arrange transportation for our guests, the drive to Guadalupe takes about one hour and thirty minutes.   For more information write me at visitpanama.com@gmail.com  and I'd be glad to assist you.


 

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10 Little Know Facts To Unlimited Website Traffic For Any New Business

There are three most important consideration  to a successful website,  Traffic,  Conversion,  and finally Closing. You must build a website that can
bring traffic, keep the visitor excited about the content so they may take action (give you their name or download a free e-book or coupon) and get them to
buy your goods and services. Most websites suffer from sufficient traffic.  Traffic is measure of a successful website's structure and content.
Build a website on sound and proven processes and your business will prosper from the traffic your website attracts.
Most every site that is being build for traffic must take into consideration the below. 
A website is another door to your business so treat it the same way.  A website must be able to bring it's own traffic and be a virtual marketing
arm to the business.  Here are 10 most important elements that you must consider in building a successful website.

gcm Research businesses like yours. Know what keywords visitors are using to find similar businesses.  Who are the top 10 in search returns.
gcm Find six to ten high traffic keywords that match your business service or traffic. Write content and create categories for your website based on these valuable keywords.
gcm Choose business and website names that are search engine-friendly, that take advantage of high traffic, less-used keywords.
gcm Choose a domain name that easily explains your business.
gcm Create content and topics that are rich in keywords, describe your business well and gain search engine results both independently and together.
gcm Set up a blog site rather than a standard site. It is easier to manage the contents and add new content. Regular occurrences of fresh content always look good to search engines.
gcm Place your business in the Google Locals as soon as possible. This is a great source of local free targeted traffic for your business.
gcm Focus on great, unique content. Don’t rely on the visuals and graphics of your site for getting traffic. Content is KING.
gcm Make an XML sitemap so that search engines will be able to find your pages quickly.
gcm Make sure each page has a call to action. Engage and stimulate your audience.

There are two other tools that you must add to your site,  Google Analtytics and Google Webmaster tools.  Both of these will help you make your site must better search engines. Also you will discover who is looking for you what keywords they are using and which pages are most popular with search engines.

Please visit my blog and I will continue to add more helpful, useful website factual for traffic, conversion and closing.  My name is Antonio Khatemi and let me know please if you have suggestions or questions about this post.  tony@globalclicmarketing.com.  I have been in technology and marketing for nearly 20 years.

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datospty, vuelos de llegada y salida de aplicaciones BlackBerry está en modo de pruebas alfa.

Global clic Marketing se enorgullece de anunciar que datospty, vuelos de llegada y salida de aplicaciones BlackBerry
está en modo de pruebas alfa. Hemos sido capaces y
con éxito probar esta aplicación en todas las versiones de
Blackberry y el nuevo sistema operativo 6.x.
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Estamos lanzando esta aplicacion el 23 de marzo en Expocomer 2011 stand 362.
Vuelos de llegada y salida en tu Blackberry??? - Aplicación gratis este marzo 23, 2011 - Conviértete en fan y recibe esta aplicación gratis
Por favor, escriba al menos datospty@globalclicmarketing.com o
visítenos en http://datospty.com
 
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visit datospty
 

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DatosPTY Flight Arrival & Departure BlackBerry App Is Almost Ready For Use

Global clic marketing is proud to announce that datospty
our flight arrival and departure blackberry application
is in Alpha Testing mode.  We have been able to
successfully test this application on all version of
blackberry using the  new OS 6.x

We are releasing this software on March 23 at ExpoComer
2011 Booth 362.

Become a FAN of DatosPTY and receive FREE flight arrival and departure  information at Tocumen Airport PTY on your Blackberry.  
The Application will be free to all FANS. Click on this link to become a FAN now: 
Coming in March 23, 2011.

 Contact information:
Please write to  tony@globalclicmarketing.com or
visit us at  http://datospty.com
Our web address is: http://gllobalclicmarketing.com

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Isla Grande Colon Panama Is More Than Skinny Dipping In the Waters of The Caribbean

Islan Grande is a  short trip from Panama City. Cordior Norte and 3 minor donations to the up keep of the road and you find yourself near Colon.  Although the turn off from main road to Colon is a bit strange but once you are pass the "RED" supermarket,  there is plenty of beauty and fun awaiting you in about 45 minutes of driving.   

Isla Grande is a popular place in Panama among locals because of its seclusion, and beauty.  Panamanians and tourists come from    all places  to the island to enjoy the water, snorkeling, fishing, listening to the sea,  skinny dipping(at night mostly) plus fresh fish and lobster.  Isla Grande is for relaxation and enjoying warm waters of the Caribbean side. The island's name does not really reflect it's size, but in comparison to the other islands that surround it.  Isla Grande is by far the biggest island.

The present population, of afro-colonial origin, can be traced back to the period of massive forced migrations, specially from the regions of Guinea and the Congos, from where they take their name ¨Congos¨. Believers in magic, they still practice a rhythmic dance with its contagious drumbeat. You can visit as well the cathedral of the Black Christ, credited for numerous miracles.  The day I travelled to Isla Grande was a Friday and there was plenty of activities to report.   That will be the subject of another blog post.

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Costa Del Este, Panama City, Panama Is Truly Something Special For Business, Residential And Now,Tsunami?

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Having lived in Costa Del Estate Panama, near Panama City for the past year, I have a sense of the area.  I have seen a huge growth in number of buildings around my complex and I see my ocean view being blocked away slowly. Progress happens and this is the price you pay for living in one of the most diverse countries in the world.  

Costa del Este is a newer area of Panama, located just east of the center of Panama City. Costa del Este is home to several new, planned residential communities and high rise buildings, commercial shopping plazas, convenience stores, banks, schools, parks, direct access to major highways, office areas and an industrial park. Also, there are plans for the construction of at least two new supermarkets. There is two Super 99 near by already.

It is a popular and convenient area due to its many amenities, ocean views, and proximity to the center of Panama City and the Tocumen International Airport through the Southern Corridor.

The idea for the project began in the year 1993, when a investor group   bought a land of 300 hectares in size, in the heart of Panama City.    My friend Stuart decided to take this photo outside of my window on the day the sad announcement came that Japan had been hit with  a 9.0 earthquake and there is a chance of tsunami in the area.  Thanks god for Panama not effected by the events that are happening in Japan but lets not be so sure and forget that radio active material is in the air and it will eventually circulate through the globe.  Life is precious so enjoy each other and your loved ones.  This photo is of a future that will never happen.  Panama will always remain complete safe.

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Monday, March 14, 2011

Portobelo, Colon, Panama Is in Good Condition

Just driving down to Isla Grande, could you resist a stop by Portobelo in a historical ruin. Scattered around Portobelo there are several different sets of ruins, some in surprisingly good condition, complete with cannons pointing out to sea, stone walls, etc. The first set is visible from the main road, on the left side, as you enter this beautiful bay that cuts deep inland and I stopped by to take some photos.   This is a photo of one  -- hope you enjoy it.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Happy Women's Day :)


International Women's Day ‎"I am convinced that the exercise of social and political rights by women is necessary for mankind's happiness and pride. You can rest assured that Turkish women together with world`s women will work towards world peace and security."-- M.K. Atatürk - 22 April 1935


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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Vuelos de llegada y salida en tu Blackberry - Aplicación gratis este marzo - Conviértete en fan y recibe esta aplicación gratis

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Vuelos de llegada y salida en tu Blackberry??? - Aplicación gratis este marzo 23, 2011 - Conviértete en fan y recibe esta aplicación gratis

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Coming in March -- DatosPTY - New BlackBerry Application For Flight Arrivals & Departure from Panama

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Become a FAN of DatosPTY and receive FREE flight arrival and departure 
information at Tocumen Airport PTY on your Blackberry.   The Application will be free to all FANS.
Click on this link to become a FAN now:  Coming in March 23, 2011.
 

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Río Hato es la alternativa más viable para construir aeropuerto en el interior

Más de B/200 millones se invierten en la construcción, ampliación y rehabilitación de aeropuertos a nivel nacional.

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Remodelación del aeropuerto Enrique Málek, en Chiriquí.
Ni en Chitré, Divisa ni Aguadulce. El controversial aeropuerto internacional para el interior del país será construido en la antigua base militar de Río Hato, en Antón, provincia de Coclé.

Así lo informó el presidente Ricardo Martinelli, quien dijo que todos los estudios realizados por verdaderos técnicos en la materia coinciden en este importante sector del país.

"Allí ya existen las estructuras necesarias para esta importante obra, además de que está muy cerca de la península de Azuero, de Coclé y Veraguas. Estará en el mismo centro del interior del país", agregó el mandatario.

Financiamiento.
De acuerdo con las autoridades del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF), ya se tiene garantizado su financiamiento a través de la Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF). 

Según la Dirección de Programación de Inversiones del MEF, el Gobierno realiza inversiones por más de B/200 millones en la construcción, ampliación y rehabilitación de distintos aeropuertos a nivel nacional, lo que permitirá aumentar el flujo de visitantes e incrementar el turismo. 

Dentro de las inversiones aeroportuarias se destacan la ampliación del Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen con el proyecto “Muelle Norte”, que demandará una inversión de unos B/100 millones y que en la actualidad mantiene un avance de 51%. 

Sobre esta obra, el MEF informó que se están realizando estudios para construir dentro de este complejo una ciudad aeroportuaria con instalaciones para centros comerciales, hoteles, canchas de golf y otras facilidades, con lo cual Panamá se estaría colocando entre los países con mayor competitividad en turismo internacional.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Copa Airlines y la Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá, han desarrollado el programa "Stop Over" - El Primero En Su Clase

He estado viajando durante más de 25 años y nunca he escuchado hablar de un tal programa flexible que permite a una persona tomar un descanso entre vuelos largos. Uno de los mayores problemas con los vuelos de larga distancia con paradas múltiples, es la temida escala en los diferentes aeropuertos. 

Sentado esperando el próximo vuelo, junto a mí, estaba una pareja que viajaba desde Los Angeles a Río a través de la ciudad de Panamá. Viajaba en el vuelo 473 de Copa, de Los Angeles a Panamá, y el gran ¨tema de conversacion¨ entre seis pasajeros, era la escala de 3 horas en la ciudad de Panamá y después otro vuelo de Copa hacia Río. La mayoría de las parejas en esta situación están de vacaciones y si supieran que hay un programa de ¨Stop Over¨ en Panamá, se hubiesen podido quedar un par de noches y entonces proceder a su próximo destino. Estoy seguro que hubieran estado deleitados al saber que este programa existe. 
A continuación más sobre este programa:
 

Campaña de Stop Over

Campaña de Stop Over

A través de la  alianza entre Copa Airlines y la Autoridad de Turismo Panamá (ATP),  se está promoviendo el programa STOP OVER que incentiva a viajeros de Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica, a que en su próximo viaje vía Copa Airlines, tanto de ida como de regreso, pueda quedarse unos días en el país sin pagar más. El viajero solo deberá notificarlo al momento de hacer la reservación de su pasaje.
Viene pronto - Aplicación de Blackberry "DatosPTY" con informacion de Panamá al día.
Aplicación para Blackberry con informacion de vuelos actualizada - no tienes que adivinar ya más. Vea todas las llegadas y salidas de vuelos en su Blackberry

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Copa Airlines And ATP Have Developed The "STOP OVER" Program - This First Of Its Kind

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The Incredible Copa Airlines  "Stop Over" Program

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I have been Flying for over 25 years and I have never heard of such flexible program that allows a person to take a break in between long flights.
One of the biggest problems with long distance flights with multiple stops is the dreaded layover in different airports. And just sitting around waiting for the next plane.
I was sitting next to a couple who were flying from LAX to Rio  through Panama City.  I was on flight 473 from LAX and the big talk around about six passengers was the 3 hour layover in Panama City and then back on another Copa flight to Rio.  Most couples in this type of situation are vacationing and so using the  "Stop Over" program the couple could have stayed a couple of night in Panama City and proceeded to their next destination.    I am sure if they knew about this program, they would have been delighted.  Here is the more about the program below:
Through the alliance between Copa Airlines and the Panama Tourism Authority, is being promoted STOP OVER program, aimed at travelers of the United States and Latin America whose final destination is not Panama by allowing said passengers to stay in Panama for several days without receiving any penalties for changing their flight itinerary.
The travelers just need notify the moment the ticket reservation is made.

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