Islas Perlas (Pearl Islands), Panama
The Pearl Islands of Panama is an archipelago that covers around 250 small islands of which most are uninhabited. The locals call the islands Islas de las Perlas, a name that dates back from Spanish colonial times. The Spanish Conquistadors discovered the islands in 1503 and gave the Islands its name due to the great amounts of pearls found on them. The Pearl Islands are most famous for their spectacular white sand, deserted beaches, scuba diving, marine life (whale watching) and delicate ecosystems. Panamanian law to preserve the life on the islands protects the islands’ flora and fauna. The Pearl Islands are located in the North Pacific Ocean in the Gulf of Panama. A trip to the Islands is not that far from mainland Panama.
The Pearl Islands of Panama is an archipelago that covers around 250 small islands of which most are uninhabited. The locals call the islands Islas de las Perlas, a name that dates back from Spanish colonial times. The Spanish Conquistadors discovered the islands in 1503 and gave the Islands its name due to the great amounts of pearls found on them. The Pearl Islands are most famous for their spectacular white sand, deserted beaches, scuba diving, marine life (whale watching) and delicate ecosystems. Panamanian law to preserve the life on the islands protects the islands’ flora and fauna. The Pearl Islands are located in the North Pacific Ocean in the Gulf of Panama. A trip to the Islands is not that far from mainland Panama.
Islas Perlas
Islas Perlas
We arrived at a new small airport outside of Panama City. Our new elegant Gulfstream 750 private aircraft that had whisked us from Fort Lauderdale at almost 400 miles per hour glided smoothly down to the single landing strip with a small building that housed the passport and customs processing. Although we were the only plane there, it still took several minutes for the 12 of us to pass through. From there we were taken to a resort marina where we boarded one of our boat's tenders for a bouncy ride to our boat. After lunch, we raised the anchor and headed for our first island stop in Islas Perlas where we had cocktails and a delicious steak dinner.
We arrived at a new small airport outside of Panama City. Our new elegant Gulfstream 750 private aircraft that had whisked us from Fort Lauderdale at almost 400 miles per hour glided smoothly down to the single landing strip with a small building that housed the passport and customs processing. Although we were the only plane there, it still took several minutes for the 12 of us to pass through. From there we were taken to a resort marina where we boarded one of our boat's tenders for a bouncy ride to our boat. After lunch, we raised the anchor and headed for our first island stop in Islas Perlas where we had cocktails and a delicious steak dinner.
The each day after breakfast we sailed to another island. While we had lunch, the crew reconnoitered the island for the best beach for our afternoon and prepare for our arrival. After lunch, The tender would take us to the selected beach. The islands had beautiful uninhibited beaches, lush vegetation with flowering trees, and rock outcroppings. The crew sets up a large gazebo, umbrellas, mats, towels, water, sodas and beer for our enjoyment. We would swim, explore, sunbathe, and relax. Mid-afternoon the tender would bring out a stewardess with frozen cocktails. We were always accompanied by a crew member for security. About five o’clock the tender would bring us back to the boat to prepare for cocktails and dinner. All the meals were delicious. For breakfast, we could order whatever we desired. Lunch was always an assortment of tasty salads and with a meat or seafood item. Dinners were a gourmet feast including sea bass, lobster, duck, lamb chops, etc.
The each day after breakfast we sailed to another island. While we had lunch, the crew reconnoitered the island for the best beach for our afternoon and prepare for our arrival. After lunch, The tender would take us to the selected beach. The islands had beautiful uninhibited beaches, lush vegetation with flowering trees, and rock outcroppings. The crew sets up a large gazebo, umbrellas, mats, towels, water, sodas and beer for our enjoyment. We would swim, explore, sunbathe, and relax. Mid-afternoon the tender would bring out a stewardess with frozen cocktails. We were always accompanied by a crew member for security. About five o’clock the tender would bring us back to the boat to prepare for cocktails and dinner. All the meals were delicious. For breakfast, we could order whatever we desired. Lunch was always an assortment of tasty salads and with a meat or seafood item. Dinners were a gourmet feast including sea bass, lobster, duck, lamb chops, etc.
None of the guests could believe that we were are so lucky to experience the islands in such luxury. To make a spectacular week even more memorable, we were invited to join the boat again in Tahiti.
None of the guests could believe that we were are so lucky to experience the islands in such luxury. To make a spectacular week even more memorable, we were invited to join the boat again in Tahiti.
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