Inaugurate the first day of the rest of your lives in Panama!

Planning an exotic honeymoon for this winter? Escape with your loved one to the soothing and tranquil lifestyle of Panama! Inaugurate the first day of the rest of your lives together by immersing yourselves in the warm culture and scenic views that Panama has to offer.

To maximize your Panamanian experience, askabouthoneymoons.com has found two hotels that are fit for a romantic escape.

InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort

Only minutes away from Panama City and less than an hour away from the wonders of Panama (the Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, Punta Bruja Nature Reserve and the Gamboa Rainforest) the InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa offers tropical resort seclusion. With its 5 free form pools, access to a private beach, a 24 hour fitness center overlooking the pools and ocean, and a spa offering private cabins, saunas, Turkish baths and mediation rooms, you are sure to find the activity that complements both of you the best.


The InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa also houses a signature first-class restaurant “The Lighthouse” offering Panamanian and international food. For a quick drink or an afternoon snack visit the InterContinental Lobby Bar, an intimate enclave exclusively for resort guests, and enjoy premium spirits and live piano.

This premium resort offers special offers for breakfast, dining, spa and beach. For special rates and deals book now at askabouthoneymoon.com

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Located 30 minutes away far from the hustle and bustle of Panama City and in close proximity to the Soverania National Park Rainforest, The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is the perfect destination for a honey moon full of adventures. Experience tours such as a jungle adventure on an aerial tram, go on a Monkey boat tour on the Panama Canal, or relax at the Sensory Spa beside the resort’s luxurious pool. Surround yourselves in colorful sights, natural wildlife and Gamboa Rainforest Resort’s luxurious accommodations. Book your exotic honeymoon now starting at $175 per person per night All Inclusive! To customize your memorable honeymoon at the Gambo Rainforest Resort askabouthoneymoons.com today!



Panama offers the best of the best via these two Resorts. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a unique honeymoon that will be sure to give you memories that will last a lifetime.
Once you have booked your trip, make sure to look at the Fun Facts below for information about Panamanian lifestyle and what to expect.
Fun Facts about Panama
Weather (year round):
Panama City- 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
Beach- 80 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Highlands- 80 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Language: Spanish, but most people also know English
Dress: Light dress is recommended due to the tropical weather. Unless one is going to Panama on a business trip, dressing comfortably in shorts and short-sleeved shirts is the norm.
Currency: Balboa: One Balboa is the exact equivalent of one American Dollar.
Commerce: Mondays to Saturdays, most shops and commercial operations open at 8am or 9am and close at around 6pm. However, entertainment venues are open until late and are also open on Sundays.
Taxes: All shopping includes a 7% tax. If shopping for medicine, food and school supplies there is no tax.
Tipping: Tips are not included in the bill. Tipping is usually between 10% and 15% in restaurants and bars depending on the service received.
Driver’s license: Visitors can drive with their international licenses for 90 days during their visit.
Religion: Most Panamanians are Roman Catholic; however other religions are present as well.
Government: Democracy
Literacy Rate: 90%

The New Dynamic Duo of Travel - Star Clippers

You may have assumed that AskAboutTravel.com has got your travel needs covered from head to toe. Whether you are looking to plan the most exclusive honeymoon getaway or the most inclusive family vacation, askabouttravel has the resources to make your desires possible. As your travel horizon broadens, however, and you begin to look for more enticing travel destination Ask About Travel is already one step ahead of you. Ask About Travel has paired up with Star Clippers Cruises, the worlds most elite cruise line, to introduce the accomplished dynamic duo of travel to all you travel buffs.

Star Clippers Cruise Line  isn’t your ordinary cruise line. This cruise line sails intriguing and old fashioned looking cruise ships to exotic destinations around the world such as the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. Star Clippers has the proud distinction of sailing the largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship available to cruise travelers. This ship provides its voyagers with the perfect opportunity to embark upon a unique and exciting adventure. Far from the limiting schedule of most cruise lines, the ships pride themselves on promoting an atmosphere of informal elegance for their voyagers, allowing them to choose their own schedule and make their own plans, while still presenting them with the comfort of a beautiful and authentic travel experience.

The timing of this dynamic duo teaming up couldn’t have been better. Travel Weekly recently posted an article mentioning the recent increase in the number of cruise ship weddings. This article details several very apparent advantages to cruise inspired weddings with the main advantage being simplicity. Attempting to gather hundreds of your closest family members and friends in whatever dreamy international location you yearn to have your wedding in is a rather daunting task. From the cost of traveling, to the complications of international travel, it would be seemingly impossible to pull of a seamless international wedding. If you plan a cruise wedding however, you can easily avoid all the hurdles of international travel, by leaving the problems to the cruise line crew. A second major advantage of cruise line weddings is the facilitation of mobility. More than having the unique experience of signing your nuptials over international waters, soon to be married couples have the unparalleled opportunity to celebrate their wedding in multiple destinations.

This partnership is also just in time for the holidays. Create lasting memories by embarking upon an unconventional holiday cruise. The crew on Star Clippers will cater to you and your family’s every need as you sail around some of the world’s most exotic islands. Or ring in the New Years with your closest friends on a 360-foot long world-class sea vessel. What better way to start off a fabulous 2012 year than to be in an exotic, tropical, and mysterious island?

Want to read more? Check out this article in High Seas adventures under sail on Star Clippers by Robert N. Jenkins from The San Francisco Chronicle.

So if you’re looking for an adventurous and truly memorable wedding or honeymoon, a unforgettable way to spend your holidays, or just a once in a lifetime vacation, book your Star Clippers cruise vacation getaway at www.AskAboutCruises.com

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Hawaii: Life's "Pause" Button

The Honeymoon Phase. It’s that time right after getting married when everything is perfect. You can’t quite shake that notion of blissful happiness as you show off your ring or share your honeymoon photos with friends and family. It’s that type of effervescent feeling that you think can’t possibly ever end! But, as more experienced couples know, sooner or later reality starts to creep in. Suddenly you feel like you aren’t spending enough time as a couple. Monday Night Football with the guys turns into Tuesday work meetings and Wednesday Yoga Night with the girls and Thursday dinner at your parents’ house…and by the time Friday roles around, you’re lucky if you have enough energy for a quick dinner and a movie! Have kids? Then you know there’s even less free time. When did soccer practice become more time consuming than a full-time job? Of course you’re still in love, but on top of life’s busy schedules, suddenly those little “adorable” quirks start to get on your nerves. You find yourself being told that you fold towels all wrong. Or, that empty milk carton in the fridge somehow “mysteriously” appears again. Either way, it’s normal for couples to feel like they aren’t spending enough time together, or to sometimes drive each other a little crazy (or a lot crazy!). It’s times like this that you wish there was a “pause” button for life, right?

Luckily for you, the geniuses at askabouttravel.com have the perfect “pause” button for you, and it happens to be just a quick plane ride across the Pacific Ocean. That’s right, Hawaii is calling your name. Before you roll your eyes and say “I can’t afford a Hawaiian vacation right now,” think again. It just so happens that askabouttravel.com not only has affordable deals, but our travel packages have everything you need to spend some amazing time with your special someone.

Take, for example, the beautiful Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona. At $195 a night, you’ll be treated to the Royal Experience Package. With this, you’ll be able to start your days off right with complimentary breakfast, and end a night with a sunset dinner cruise for two! There’s nothing more romantic than watching a Hawaiian sunset on the water. Plus, you’ll get to attend a Luau for two, and start your entire trip off with a welcome bottle of champagne. Cheers to that.

If you and your spouse want a little more room, you might want to check out the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort in Kapaa. Rates start at $245 a night and get you a roomy beachfront one bedroom condo. This package will really allow you to leave the stresses of reality behind with their fantasy swimming pool featuring romantic, cascading waterfalls. You both can unwind further in the luxurious Spa by the Sea. This beach resort allows you to reconnect with the one you love.

Another Outrigger property you simply can’t miss is their Outrigger Reef at the Beach. This paradise gives you fantastic views of the city of Honolulu for $199 a night. You’ll feel instantly immersed in the relaxed Hawaiian culture with this resort’s nightly performances from Hawaiian musicians. Dine beachfront at multiple restaurants and take in the warm breeze. And, if you are feeling as rejuvenated and happy as we’re sure you will be, they even have free Hawaiian vow renewal ceremonies.

Finally, if you’re able to sneak away for a whole week, there’s simply nothing better than our Seven Nights of Savings package at the Grand Wailea. If you pay for 4 nights, your 5th night is free. Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and their championship golf course with both mountain and ocean views. Feeling cultural? The Grand Wailea has the largest international art collection in Hawaii. Plus, when it’s time to unwind, there’s nothing better than the full-service Spa Grande.

These are only a few of the many deals askabouttravel.com offers in Hawaii, the US, and around the globe. And while summer vacations with the whole family are wonderful, there is something to be said for a little one-on-one time with your special someone. With the endless to-do lists and worries of everyday life, that time becomes hard to find! But, all hope is not lost. On the contrary, we bet that the only thing you need to feel reconnected is a little change of scenery. Let us at askabouttravel.com help you plan your perfect little getaway, and make your Honeymoon Phase last a lifetime.

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