JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort Invites Guests To Celebrate Panama Canal's 100-Year Anniversary

The JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort is excited to welcome vacationers traveling to Panama to visit the most important engineering work of the 20 th century the Panama Canal.

This aquatic channel between the North and South American continents is admired by thousands of visitors every day at Miraflores Visitors Center. The monumental work of engineering has now contributed to the world's commerce and the well-being of nations for 100 years.

In recognition of the historic anniversary, the JW Marriott Panama is pleased to announce two new packages:

• The Panama Canal Cruise Tour Package includes a cruise tour through the Panama Canal and complimentary breakfast for two adults. Rooms are priced at $689 per night.
• The Panama Canal Helicopter Tour Package includes a Robinson Helicopter tour through the Panama Canal and complimentary breakfast for two adults. Rooms are priced at $3,579.

Visitors who stay at the Panama resort are afforded top-of-the-line amenities throughout the property. Guest rooms are highlighted with Spanish colonial dcor, hardwood floors and soft inviting hues. Spacious bathrooms boast oversized bathtubs with spray jets and separate showers with top-of-the-line bath products. Plush bathrobes pamper weary travelers, while thick mattresses topped with cotton-rich linens, custom duvets, down comforters and plenty of fluffy pillows are ideal when it's time to relax. Modern technologies include 42-inch LCD TVs, iPod docking stations and high-speed Internet.

The Panama beach resort features a number of delectable dining venues. For a true taste of the region, Tamarindo Restaurant offers dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Relaxing views of the lagoon and creative cocktails make the eatery an ideal place to kick back and relax with family and friends. The Tai Kai and Bar-A-Lago present diners with a selection of fresh sushi and other Japanese dishes as well as a full bar and snacks. Tagua Grill serves hot pizza, Panamanian cuisine and drinks with the option to enjoy menu items poolside. Hungry guests lounging by the pool also can visit the Solera Pool Bar for lunch, while the swim-up bar enables guests to order their favorite thirst-quenching concoctions right from the water. Prime 19 at the Buenaventura Golf Club is open for lunch and dinner and offer a delicious menu in a relaxing atmosphere.

One of the top offerings at the Panama luxury resort is the Buenaventura Golf Club, a beautiful 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course utilizes the natural landscape by cutting into the coastline and providing breathtaking views of the Panama beach. The par-72 course stretches 7,383 yards and offers club rentals, lessons, a driving range, putting green and a program for juniors.

For travelers seeking relaxation and refreshment at the end of the day, the Corotu Spa at the Panama beach resort aims to pamper with a variety of services. Five multi-functional treatment rooms offer spa-goers everything from massages to facials and body scrubs. The unique hydrotherapy area features whirlpools, deluge showers and sauna and steam rooms. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 507-9083319.

About JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort

The JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort at 340 Calle 3ra, Buenaventura, Rio Hato, Panama, is on the coast in Cocle. The resort, about 80 minutes west of Panama City, is near Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) and features 109 rooms and nine suites on four floors as well as eight meeting rooms with 9,557 square feet of space. Other amenities include multiple restaurants and bars, an exercise room, five swimming pools, whirlpool, full-service spa and the Buenaventura Golf Club. For information, visit www.jwmarriottpanamaresort.com or call 507-9083333. Like the JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort on Facebook.