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ckmk47 · « **Reply #1380 on:** June 24, 2024, 09:02:50 PM »

Quote from: moisheh on June 24, 2024, 01:32:19 AM

Looking to stay for a week in Panama City July 10-17 with 4 adults 6 kids 3-9 what’s the best hotel options

Depending on the configuration of adults and kids, Eshel Suites Presidential may be right for you.

Avs175 · « **Reply #1381 on:** June 30, 2024, 12:06:01 AM »

Will my tmobile cell work in Panama?
What about MetroPCS?
Thanks

Avs175 · « **Reply #1382 on:** July 07, 2024, 06:36:39 PM »

Coffee bean is under hasgacha of KosherLA. Is that reliable?

Avs175 · « **Reply #1383 on:** August 01, 2024, 11:23:03 PM »

Just got back from Panama and wanted to share info to a driver/tour guide that we used that was AMAZING!
I can't recommend him enough, and I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen his name on the forums.
Name is Nestor Andrade. His number is 507.6949.5330 (can whatsapp him).
He is extremely familiar with the Jewish community. He knows all about Lakewood, Flatbush, kosher food, Jewish music, Hebrew words, everything - he is super funny! He seems to be driving Jewish clients almost every day, both visitors, as well as locals.
His prices were great, and even cheaper than others that I quoted.

DealJew · « **Reply #1384 on:** August 02, 2024, 01:47:42 PM »

Which hotels are the best in terms of shabbos friendly? Not too many steps... The JW starts at the 15th floor so not really a good option...

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1385 on:** August 02, 2024, 02:12:33 PM »

Quote from: DealJew on August 02, 2024, 01:47:42 PM

Which hotels are the best in terms of shabbos friendly? Not too many steps... The JW starts at the 15th floor so not really a good option...

Quote from: ckmk47 on June 24, 2024, 09:01:51 PM

My review of Eshel Suites is long overdue.
Excellent accommodations!
Location: Around the block from Chabad. A few blocks from the Ashkenaz shul and one of the Sefardi shuls.
One block from the Kosher supermarket, which is across the parking lot form 3 restaurants.
Building: nondescript from the outside. Fresh and elegant and spacious inside.

2 flights up has other, 1 BR suites that have a kitchen area.
Also upstairs is a common area. Where on Shabbos there are tables to eat.
He helped us with Shabbos food suggestions, too. We were there a week and loved it.

Other people who were in other hotels (on high floors) came there just for Shabbos.

DealJew · « **Reply #1386 on:** August 05, 2024, 01:17:36 PM »

Any good tour guides bookable on Chase using UR?

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1387 on:** August 11, 2024, 03:44:01 PM »

Do I need to fill out the online security form before entering the Shuls, or is bringing along my passport enough?

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1388 on:** August 11, 2024, 03:48:02 PM »

Where are the different places I can eat on Friday night? besides chabad.

UKinNYS · « **Reply #1389 on:** August 11, 2024, 04:07:59 PM »

Quote from: Sam1297 on August 11, 2024, 03:44:01 PM

Do I need to fill out the online security form before entering the Shuls, or is bringing along my passport enough?

best to bring it along first time, unless your part of a pre-approved group they may insist on ID for first time entry even on shabbos.

Quote from: Sam1297 on August 11, 2024, 03:48:02 PM

Where are the different places I can eat on Friday night? besides chabad.

Beth El has a nice meal shabbos day (wasn't there fri night)

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1390 on:** August 11, 2024, 05:40:37 PM »

Can someone provide more info on the $30 cabbie for all day

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1391 on:** August 11, 2024, 07:11:09 PM »

Quote from: Sam1297 on August 11, 2024, 03:44:01 PM

Do I need to fill out the online security form before entering the Shuls, or is bringing along my passport enough?

yes, you need to fill it out.
When you fill out the form, they respond in a day or 2 with an official number and bar code that’s required to enter.

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1392 on:** August 12, 2024, 11:20:10 AM »

Is it worth it to go to Pearl Islands? Sound like it's pretty far and expensive with not much going on there..

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1393 on:** August 12, 2024, 02:08:50 PM »

Is anyone familiar with ATVing in the jungle near Panama City without the need to drive too far?

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1394 on:** August 13, 2024, 01:01:06 PM »

What's the electric output and type in Panama?

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1395 on:** August 13, 2024, 01:05:23 PM »

Quote from: Sam1297 on August 13, 2024, 01:01:06 PM

What's the electric output and type in Panama?

Same as USA.

Sam1297 · « **Reply #1396 on:** August 13, 2024, 03:44:08 PM »

Is there anything interesting on the Caribbean side that makes it worth going to?

ckmk47 · « **Reply #1397 on:** August 13, 2024, 05:17:01 PM »

Quote from: Sam1297 on August 13, 2024, 03:44:08 PM

Is there anything interesting on the Caribbean side that makes it worth going to?

-The Gatun Locks are a bit different than the Miraflores Locks on the Pacific side. Also a better view of them. (Agua Clara visitor's center) If you have the time, well worth the visit.

-There's a fort that's mildly interesting. Has a history museum of the big battle of the area.

smiley face · « **Reply #1398 on:** August 18, 2024, 07:58:15 PM »

Going for 3 days without kids.
What's a must?
We would love to do Monkey Islands, San Blas Islands, Miraflores-Panama Canal. It's 3 full days and would love to squeeze in as much as possible. Is there anything else that's not to be missed?

Regarding Hotels we would like something nice and they all seem like an uber away from the shul.
Options are The Waldorf, JW Marriot, The W and La Compania.

Any suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated!

PBaruch · « **Reply #1399 on:** August 18, 2024, 08:21:35 PM »

Quote from: smiley face on August 18, 2024, 07:58:15 PM

Going for 3 days without kids.
What's a must?
We would love to do Monkey Islands, San Blas Islands, Miraflores-Panama Canal. It's 3 full days and would love to squeeze in as much as possible. Is there anything else that's not to be missed?

Regarding Hotels we would like something nice and they all seem like an uber away from the shul.
Options are The Waldorf, JW Marriot, The W and La Compania.

Any suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Any particular reason you're not considering the Residence Inn? Been discussed here quite a bit.

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