CommuniQuest Magazine August 2014

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Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower - Panama

The Trump Ocean Club is the splashiest new Hotel on the densely populated Panama Bay, but what would you expect from a developer who completely embodies the word splashy? Opened in 2011, this 70 storey tower, which mimics a majestic sail billowing in the wind, features a combination of hotel units (369 rooms), condominiums, retail shops, a casino, a yacht club and pier, ample meeting and event space, and a business center. It is located in the heart of Panama City, just 20 minutes from the International Airport. Rated the third-best hotel in Central

America by Conde Nast, the hotel features opulent rooms with premium furnishings and stunning oceanviews. The 14th floor Sky Deck offers 5 swimming pools and several waterfront dining options against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. For guests seeking to get away from the city, access to a private beach club on Viveros Island is available, with daily ferries providing transportation. For business travelers, the property boasts a 45,210 square foot convention center, and a busiView from the 14th floor ness center featuring the latest in communications technology. Coming with a price tag of approximately $430 million US, and currently the tallest

Doctor’s Travels—Cure for the Common Trip drag, carry things with difficulty, and move laboriously. Schlep is an accurate description of what many people do at airports. And I used to be one of them. My three rules for checking luggage were:

James Feldman is a Certified Facilitator and internationally recognized professional motivator, author, television host and radio personality. His book “Doctor’s Travel’s - Cure For The Common Trip” is an entertaining and invaluable travel guide to help you get ready for the adventure of travel. CommuniQuest is pleased to share some of Mr. Feldman’s travel wisdom with our readers. To Check Or Not To Check...That Is The Question Schlep is a wonderfully picturesque Yiddish word that describes the process of carrying things around. But schlep means much more than simply transporting something from one place to another. This descriptive word also implies you lug, haul,

Rule #1: Never check Rule #2: Never check Rule #3: Never check My rule changed, though, after I had to run from Gate #2A to Gate 376Z (well almost) to make a close connection while carrying what seemed like 100 pounds 9

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building in Central America at 932 feet, this project is further evidence that The Donald does things on a grand scale. of baggage. A few weeks later, my never-check policy was reexamined after I began to get severe neck and back pains. Now I check my suitcase containing my clothing and I hand carry my irreplaceable things, such as my laptop, office work, and overnight necessities. On the other hand, if you are willing to wait at the luggage carousel, then check your bags. Of course, the anxiety of waiting for a bag that doesn’t show up may not be too good for your health either. - Reprinted by permission from the author


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