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Pedasi Flights Take Wing

June 17th, 2011 admin

Pedasi Flights Take Wing

Pedasi, Panama received its first inaugural flight from Panama City last month, launching the first foray by a domestic airline into the fast-growing region.

The introductory flight by Aeroperlas Regional marks the first of a twice-weekly run from the country’s capital, shortening the four-hour drive to a 55-minute trip to Panama’s “Tuna Coast”.

Live dance and musical performances marked the event, which was attended by Panama’s Minister of Tourism, Salomon Shamah, and Rolando Pereira, Commercial Manager of Aeroperlas, as well as representatives from various local businesses, who were instrumental in initiating the joint venture.

Mr Shamah announced the government’s intent to penetrate the country’s interior and further explore its rich tourism potential, while emphasizing the need to protect the natural heritage that supplies it.

The flight was received enthusiastically by local investors and residents alike.

“This region had been left off the map of domestic flights long enough,” said Daniel Rudas of Andromeda Ocean Estates, a Panama beachfront gated community in Pedas?.  “We and other investors in the area were determined to persuade the airlines and the Ministry of Tourism that Pedasi, and the entire Azuero Peninsula, has the potential needed to make scheduled flights viable.  In fact, the demand is already there – it just needed to be acknowledged.”

Andromeda Ocean Estates and several other Pedasi businesses persuaded Mr Shamah to visit the Pedasi area and discover just how much tourism potential was waiting to be tapped.

“Once Mr Shamah set foot in Pedasi, we knew that the flight was going to become a reality.  Pedasi sells itself,” marked Mr Rudasevski.

Soon after their meeting, Aeroperlas executives, Pedasi investors and the Ministry of Tourism (ATP) hammered out a deal to subsidize flights to Pedasi’s existing airstrip.

Set in the southern point of the Azuero Peninsula in Panama’s Los Santos province, Pedasi has gained a reputation in recent years as a cozy escape for Hollywood and international celebrities, many of whom have bought vacation homes in the region.  Charming fishing villages, miles of deserted beaches, waters churning with tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi, sailfish and other prize catches, vibrant festivals and beautiful nature reserves have marked Pedasi’s appeal and lured strong investment into the district.

While Pedasi is a smooth four-hour drive from Panama City on well-maintained highways, the advent of a scheduled flight promises to further open up the region to both tourism and investment.

Both Aeroperlas and the ATP have already begun a forceful marketing campaign promoting the new flights, which will run midday on Mondays and Fridays from Panama City’s Albrook Airport (also known as the Marcos. A. Gelabert Airport), returning the same day.  A third, additional flight on Wednesdays is also potentially in the works.

The 12-seater plying the route is one of many operated by Aeroperlas, which ferries passengers to 13 destinations across Panama.  The addition of Pedasi marks the airline’s first entry into the country’s long-neglected central interior; the majority of flights serviced destinations closer to the capital, and the Costa Rican border.

Aeroperlas is part of the TACA group, which operates domestic flights in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala, as well as international flights across the Americas.

Facts and Figures of Lake Como and the Surrounding Area

June 15th, 2011 admin

Facts and Figures of Lake Como and the Surrounding Area

Lake Como is around 50 km long and to the west of Menaggio. This is the point where the lake splits in two into the famous Y formation. There are many fine little Italian towns situated around the lake, with most being off the beaten track. For a real adventure try finding some of these you better just make sure you remember to take your Italian phrase book as many of the smaller villagers do not speak fluent English.
Try visiting one of the national parks which has over 500 species of plants, trees and shrubs from all over the world in its grounds. The town of Como itself is surrounded by high walls that once protected the town, once inside you will find a haven of shops that would be perfect for any tourist or local which is sure to be alive and bustling.
Now you’ve got where Lake Como is sorted and are fixed up with what you’re going to do when you’re there now you need to think about where you are going to stay. The standard of hotels in Como is excellent, most are built and furnished in traditional Italian style and all magnificent. Most hotels offer all inclusive deals which can be excellent value for money.
Many hotels are across the road from the lake side. Many have stunning views from the front rooms, pool and terraces across the lake to Bellagio, with most also having elegant restaurants, bars and lounges.
The next step is to decided what time of the year to go. without a doubt the best time to go to Lake Como is any time between Late March and October making it just about the start of the season in my opinion.
Like a typical holiday destination most hotels and restaurants as well as most leisure facilities close from November until March however if you want to do some great exploring then perhaps it is better to go this time for climbing, walking, hiking and running.

Touring From A Bird’S Eye View

June 14th, 2011 admin

Touring From A Bird’S Eye View

There is arguably nothing more exciting than sitting strapped into your seat and moving at a pace over some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the world. Scenic helicopter flips have become a popular means of getting an eyeful of the splendours and sprawl of Cape Town.

Get the full picture…and in a fraction of the time

Helicopter tours offer a very different view of the world; a view that takes in the minute detail of the landscapes and ocean vistas that stretch out as far as the eye can see – a bird’s eye view. It is the one rare opportunity for visitors to the magnificent Cape to get the complete picture…. and in a fraction of the time overland tours take.

There is a wide array of scenic flights in and around Cape Town that offer glimpses of all sorts of treasures, from majestic mountain peaks to the tumultuous oceans around Cape Point, an area once described by the Portuguese explorer, Bartolomeu Dias, as the ‘Cape of Storms’.

Superior whale watching

During the months of July through to November, whale watching from above has become a popular choice amongst tourists and locals. The sheer magnitude of the beast in the surrounding azure waters really hits home when viewed from on high and, if you’re really lucky and have eyes of the proverbial hawk, you may well be able to spot a rather more intimidating denizen of the deep – the ferocious and feared Great White shark!

The intensity of the Cape coast, particularly in winter, has claimed a flotilla of sea worthy victims in all shapes and sizes. Keep a glad eye out for the dozens of shipwrecks that litter the entire coastline and bear in mind that many of the maritime tragedies have happened in the modern era – yet another indication of the relentless energy of the surrounding seas.

No need for a designated driver

If your time in the Cape is limited to a couple of days, there are helicopter tours dedicated to the wine routes of the region. It is possible to pop into a number of the leading wine estates in the blink of an eye to enjoy the tastes of the locally crafted tipple. Top flight restaurants abound, so make sure you have a luncheon venue earmarked and be thankful you can taste with impunity as the long suffering helicopter pilot can only watch, not imbibe.

NYC: One Little Cultural Tester

June 11th, 2011 admin

NYC: One Little Cultural Tester

As you walk on the streets of New York City, you can look around and notice that New York really IS a cultural hub.  It is amazing the way so many cultures learn to coexist in a single city, and still manage to keep their individuality at the same time.

NYC can be seen as a cultural tester – you know… like those testers you see on every perfume store.  You go, you test, you like, you take… in this case, …you experience. Life in New York can be seen as the preamble to what your cultural experience might be when you travel abroad.  Of course, I’m not saying it is the same thing, but it’s a good start to prepare yourself for the cultural shock you might experience at your destination.

From my own experience, I used this tester approach for my trips to Thailand, Germany, South Korea, and Poland.  Out of those, I think the Korean tester was the best and most accurate.  The Korean District in Flushing, NY is an almost accurate reflection to what some areas of South Korea were really like.  The signs in Korean, the street chaos, the vendors speaking in Korean, the traditional food, the stores, and even the banks are all influenced by the Korean culture.

I experimented some of its food, listened to the language, and tried to understand the written signs (which I never truly understood).  This “experimentation” helped me appreciate and understand even more the actual culture that is seen day by day in South Korea.  I was prepared to experience some things as well as totally unprepared for others (like the public restrooms… ugh! And the barbershop look-a-like signs… which they are NOT barbershops!!).  But still, receiving these cultural inputs, understanding their difference, and experimenting them; will definitely make your travel experience so much more rewarding.

Even when you’re not in a multicultural city like New York, you can still achieve these types of cultural tests by other means.  They can be either by meeting foreign friends, your own city demographics, the internet, and even social networks.  I’ve also tried these other approaches and they’ve been very positive.

No matter what is your preference when it comes to travel, whether you like experiencing extreme cultural shocks or like being prepared for what might come, the important thing is to get to experience the real culture, live it, respect it, and cherish it.  In the end, that’s what traveling is all about!

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