Official Panama Away Game Trip Thread.

[DontPanic]

Here it is..

2 versions.

One with AIRFARE FROM TORONTO
One without.

Because of the game in Toronto on Sept 7th, if you are outside Toronto you can fly in for that game and then join the group from Toronto on the way down.

Land Only (which means you make your own flight arrangements) .

Staying at Courtyard Metro Mall (or similar - based on #'s that sign up)
Double Occupancy (2 to a room) - $599 inc. taxes & fees
Triple Occupancy (3 to a room) - $549 inc taxes & fees

September 8th
Arrive at Panama Airport transfer to hotel

September 9th
Breakfast included
Panama Canal & City Tour (lunch included)

September 10th
Breakfast Included
V's Welcome Dinner Included

September 11th
Breakfast Included
Transfer to game (getting there at least 45mins early)
Game ticket
Transfer to local bar for post game
Transfer back to hotel

September 12th
Breakfast included
Transfer to airport (as needed)

$100 deposit due by Aug 8th to secure space.

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option 2 (same as above) but WITH AIRFARE FROM TORONTO

Flights leave 08 September (connection in Miami or Atlanta)
Flights return 12 September (connection in Miami or Atlanta)

Staying at Courtyard Metro Mall (or similar - based on #'s that sign up)
Double Occupancy (2 to a room) - $999 plus $237 taxes & fees
Triple Occupancy (3 to a room) - $959 plus $237 taxes & fees

$200 deposit due July 20th

Online booking available here

http://www.s-trip.com/festivals-and-...?trip=VSPANAMA

(yes i know it stills says CUBA, but my graphic designer is away this week)

Questions or to join up..PM me or Jamie (Socceronly) or email me trevor.dorsay@gmail.com
or contact Jamie.

If you came to Cuba you know what a great trip it was..if you didn't come to Cuba then come to Panama.

[socceronly]

In in in.

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DontPanic
Barbs
socceronly
dbaily62
Roue
Rhonda
Cyrus
mserson
jester

[roue]

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DontPanic
Barbs
socceronly
dbaily62
Roue(Jason) + Rhonda

[Moldy9]

Debating whether to go. Cheapest flight from Lima is $560USD

[Moldy9]

For those of you considering going, just for your information and safety, here is a short security report produced by the V's black ops section:

Panama is the safest country in Central America by far, and is a hub for lots of major international businesses and NGOs. Crime of opportunity still exists, so make sure to keep an eye on your stuff and not leave your wallet in your backpocket or purse/cell phone etc lying around on a chair, table cause someone can just come by and snatch it. Panama City is really safe in the day in tourist locations and is not that bad at night either but it is always better to travel in numbers and not alone, especially when consuming alcoholic beverages. Be suspicious whenever a stranger approaches you for something as this can be a distraction in order to steal something from you when your attention is elsewhere. It's best you use licensed taxis and not just any random one you find on the street. Don't carry too much money in your wallet and leave unnecessary credit cards at home or in your room safe box.

Here are some interesting stats on Panama:
Population: 3,510,045 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%

Language: Spanish (official), English 14%
note: many Panamanians are bilingual, so watch what you say

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.9% (2009 est.)

Major infectious diseases
degree of risk: intermediate
food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea
vectorborne disease: dengue fever and malaria (2009)

Unemployment rate: 4.5% (2011 est.)

Population below poverty line: 29% (2011 est.)

Homicide rate: 17th in world (2011) 20/100,000

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

Another flight option is Air Transat out of Toronto or Montreal.
Toronto to Panama City ---> Mon 10th to Mon 17th for $613 all in
Montreal to Panama City ---> Mon 10th to Mon 17th for $723 all in
Sometimes Air Transat has good last-minute deals so these prices may drop.

DontPanic seems to have organised an amazing trip though. Sooo jealous. Wish I could go.

[Cyrus]

I am in. Land Only, because I'm going to stay a few days later to explore Panama and scope out my retirement plans.

Anybody need a roomate?

[dbailey62]

In in in.

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DontPanic
Barbs
socceronly
dbailey62

I'm getting tingley!

[DontPanic]

You're in..bring the GF..

[socceronly]

For those of you considering going, just for your information and safety, here is a short security report produced by the V's black ops section:

Panama is the safest country in Central America by far, and is a hub for lots of major international businesses and NGOs. Crime of opportunity still exists, so make sure to keep an eye on your stuff and not leave your wallet in your backpocket or purse/cell phone etc lying around on a chair, table cause someone can just come by and snatch it. Panama City is really safe in the day in tourist locations and is not that bad at night either but it is always better to travel in numbers and not alone, especially when consuming alcoholic beverages. Be suspicious whenever a stranger approaches you for something as this can be a distraction in order to steal something from you when your attention is elsewhere. It's best you use licensed taxis and not just any random one you find on the street. Don't carry too much money in your wallet and leave unnecessary credit cards at home or in your room safe box.

Here are some interesting stats on Panama:
Population: 3,510,045 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnic groups: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 70%, Amerindian and mixed (West Indian) 14%, white 10%, Amerindian 6%

Language: Spanish (official), English 14%
note: many Panamanians are bilingual, so watch what you say

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.9% (2009 est.)

Major infectious diseases
degree of risk: intermediate
food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea
vectorborne disease: dengue fever and malaria (2009)

Unemployment rate: 4.5% (2011 est.)

Population below poverty line: 29% (2011 est.)

Homicide rate: 17th in world (2011) 20/100,000

BlackOps staging activity. Check.