Panama is unlike anywhere else in the Americas.
No place in the Caribbean or Central America comes close to matching the infrastructure, the energy, or the sheer ambition of Panama's capital city. Towering skyscrapers, world-class restaurants, vibrant nightlife, fiber-optic internet, and international shopping—all of it rising up alongside a 17th-century Spanish- and French-colonial Old Town that feels like a different world entirely.
The U.S. dollar is the official currency, English is widely spoken, and you'll find a thriving community of North American expats, investors, entrepreneurs, and retirees who have made this remarkable place their home.
Panama's strategic location makes it the "Hub of the Americas," and one of the most accessible destinations in Latin America. Direct flights are available from dozens of U.S., Canadian, and European cities, with flights from Florida as quick as 2.5 hours and those from Toronto ranging from 5 to 6 hours.
But here's what makes Panama the perfect host for the Beachfront Living Event: this is a country with two long ocean coasts—Pacific and Caribbean—and you can visit both in the same day!
The beaches are extraordinary, the fishing is world-famous, and the islands scattered off both coasts are among the most beautiful in the hemisphere. We promise you that this will be a memorable trip.
You’ll meet us at The Westin Playa Bonita, right on the Pacific coast, so before a single session begins, you'll already be living a version of the life we're here to help you find. Wake up to the sound of the Pacific. Walk the beach before breakfast…
By the time you enter the event rooms, you'll already understand exactly what this life feels like. And when the event ends, we hope you'll stay to explore…
Panama has more than enough to reward the curious traveler: walking the cobblestone streets and rooftop bars of Casco Viejo, the charming colonial Old Town… cruising through the Panama Canal, one of the true wonders of the modern world… trekking through some of the most biodiverse rainforest on the planet… island-hopping by boat off both coasts… relaxing on Pacific and Caribbean beaches… playing 18 holes at a Jack Nicklaus-designed course… fishing for black marlin from the fabled Tropic Star Lodge…
Panama is also a tax haven, a booming property market, and one of the world's most welcoming destinations for foreign retirees—which is exactly why it's the headquarters of Live And Invest Overseas and the home of your hosts, Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon.
When you join us, you'll have the chance to experience Panama in all its splendor—and to feel, firsthand, why it consistently tops our list of the world's best places to live and invest overseas.
