Worried about Testing Requirements? We have you covered!
As of June 13th, 2022 pre-travel testing is no longer necessary for travel to the United States. Europe eliminated this requirement a while back. If you have specific questions about other countries you plan to travel to from Costa Rica, Panama or Nicaragua, please contact the embassy or an official website. We are happy to […]
Cayuga’s Innovation Contest during the COVID-19 Crisis
The word “crisis” in Chinese is composed of two characters—one representing danger, the other opportunity. A crisis presents a choice. This is particularly true today. In late March of 2020 when we had to close all Cayuga Collection Hotels & Lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama due to the worldwide travel ban and closing […]
Reopening Isla Palenque – The Most Perfect “getting away from it all” Getaway
We are excited to announce the reopening of Isla Palenque on October 15th. Cayuga Collection’s Panamanian National Geographic Unique Lodge features only eight secluded beachfront casitas and one six-room home on a 400-acre tropical island with 7 secluded beaches. Isla Palenque in the Golfo de Chiriqui is what you have been dreaming of while spending […]
Travel Within Your Social Bubble: Private Takeovers of Our Hotels & Lodges
In a time where we’re all traveling less, our travels need to be better. More immersive, more meaningful, more revitalizing, and as stress-free as possible. Escapes located in remote natural settings or small communities like most of the Cayuga Collection Hotels are in great demand. And of course, we need to feel safe in this […]
Hospitality without Guests – A Peek Behind our Closed Resort Doors
At the Cayuga Collection, we live our passion for service, people’s wellbeing, and sustainability through luxury hospitality. Unfortunately, right now we’re living it without guests. Just like the rest of the tourism industry around the world, we have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. But through it we’ve stayed optimistic. Strong today and extraordinary tomorrow. […]
Cancellations in Times of Covid-19: Why don’t you just give me my money back?
The month of March 2020 will be remembered as the month that the world stopped traveling. Borders closed, airlines grounded their planes, cruise ships docked and the tourism industry imploded. Every day brought a new change or rule, enacted for the greater human good but with devastating effects on the global economy, particularly for the fields […]
About Flying on Airplanes and the Coronavirus…
“It’s less risky than you may think, especially if you take some basic precautions.” Our guests at the Cayuga Collection Hotels have told us that once they are staying with us, they feel very comfortable and don’t even remember the situation with the Coronavirus, but the part of getting to our hotels on a plane […]
Fresh Local Sustainable Seafood – Dock to Dish at the Cayuga Hotels
We love food at the Cayuga Collection. And we understand how important a great culinary experience is to the guests at our hotels, resorts and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. We only employ local chefs, use the freshest ingredients provided by suppliers within a range of about 150 miles and focus on local […]
Should We All Stop Flying on Vacation?
Will “flygskam” (“flight shame” in Swedish) be the buzzword of this year’s summer holiday? Forbes Magazine recently posed the question and it’s got us thinking. It might be too early to tell, but the concept of flygskam isn’t at all too far from reality. Inspired by Gretha Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, […]
Life will Thrill You, if You Let it – Whale Watching in Panama
Acting as the bridge between Central and South America, adventure-seeking travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to exciting things to do in Panama. But with so many traditional activities like sport fishing or jungle hikes to enjoy in this beautiful sliver of country, it’s easy to overlook those more niche adventures. And they’re […]
