Panamanian Paradise Retreat with Ash and Steph

      Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama

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      Feb 5 - 11, 2023
      Group size: 12 - 17
      Panamanian Paradise Retreat with Ash and Steph
      Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama

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      255 reviews

      Feb 5 - 11, 2023
      Group size: 12 - 17

      About this trip

      Join Ash Salisbury and Steph Harmon for 6 nights / 7 days of relaxation, fun in the sun, and Pilates & Yoga in the stunning archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, Panama! 


      Our retreat begins on Sunday, February 5th, where we will all meet at Bluff Beach Retreat, our stunning, private retreat center for the week. Roundtrip airport transfers will be included from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) to Bluff Beach.


      You can expect 3 delicious, locally sourced meals each day from our fabulous private chef, daily Pilates classes with Ash and Hustlercise classes with Steph, and plenty of time to relax, restore and adventure at will. We are also including one group Catamaran Cruise excursion in your retreat package, so that you can get a feel for the magic Bocas has to offer.


      Your free time can be spent soaking up the sun on our near private beach, relaxing by the pool, getting a massage, biking to hidden beaches, exploring hiking trails around the retreat center, horseback riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and experiencing the local culture of Bocas del Toro. These are just a few of the many optional excursions available to you. Choose your own adventure and be as active or relaxed as you like! 


      Our boutique retreat center is located in one of Central America's largest and most bio diverse rain forests and features a 65 foot lap pool, secluded beach, and nature reserve where you will see wild sloths, monkeys, toucans, horses and more. We will have exclusive use of the entire property, which includes 3 beach houses, all with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens for your use. Please see below for rooming options and descriptions. 


      ALL PRICES LISTED ARE PER PERSON. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days before trip departure. Flexible payment plans can be set up at no extra charge, so that you can pay as little as $300 / month towards your retreat. Simply email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire and set up a plan that works for you.


      Please read on for important info on: What is Included, What is Not Included, Passport, Immunization & Covid-19 Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, Flight Parameters, and Required Travel Insurance.

      What's Included

      - 6 nights / 7 days of accommodations at Bluff Beach Retreat Center

      - Roundtrip airport transfers from Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) to Bluff Beach Retreat center

      - Daily Pilates classes with Ash and Hustlercise classes with Steph

      - Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepared by our fabulous, private chef from healthy, locally sourced fruits, veggies and proteins. We can accomodate most dietary restrictions and allergies.

      - One group Catamaran Cruise excursion in Bocas del Toro

      - All taxes + base gratuities

      Not Included

      - Flights from the United States to Bocas del Toro (BOC). This involves an international flight from your airport of origin to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY); as well as, a domestic flight on Air Panama or similar domestic carrier between Albrook Airport in Panama City (PAC) and Bocas del Toro Airport (BOC). See our RECOMMENDED FLIGHT PARAMETERS below.

      - Taxi ride between PTY and PAC airports. 

      - Optional Excursions, all available for booking upon arrival at our retreat center

      - Required Travel Insurance

      Passport & Covid-19 Entry Requirements

      You must have a valid passport to travel to Panama. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.


      As of September 22nd, 2022, all restrictions or requirements around COVID-19 have been lifted. No need to present negative test results, vaccination scheme or declaration form.


      Stay up to date on Panama Entry Requirements here: https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

      Recommended Flight Parameters

       Traveling to and from Bocas del Toro:

      The best way to arrive at Bocas del Toro is to fly to Panama City International Airport, take a taxi/uber to Albrook Airport in Panama City downtown, then fly to Bocas del Toro Airport. Often this means booking two separate flight itineraries, each way.


      Arrival - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH:

      1. International flights all arrive and depart from Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY). Search for flights to this airport from your departure airport.
      2. You must then take a ground transfer (about a 30 - 45 min / $15 - $20 Uber) to Albrook Airport (PAC), in downtown Panama City, and catch a flight from Albrook Airport (PAC) to Bocas del Toro Airport (BOC).  See our Panama City Guide for complete ground transport options and more detailed information.
      3. Please leave a minimum of 3 hours from when your international flight is scheduled to land at PTY, and when your domestic flight to Bocas del Toro is scheduled to depart.
      4. We recommend booking your domestic flight on AirPanama. They currently operate 2 flights daily:
        1. https://www.airpanama.com/en
      5. Once you land at Bocas del Toro Airport, we will provide a taxi for you from the airport to Bluff Beach Retreat Center. This 20 minute taxi is included in your retreat package for the above listed flights, and taxi drivers will be arranged and waiting for you at this small, regional airport to drive you to Bluff Beach Retreat. You may take either flight mentioned above. Official check in is after 3pm, but you’re welcome to arrive, use the facilities, and wait for everyone else on either flight! Additional fees may apply for taxi service if you are not on one of these two flights.

      Departure - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH:

      1. Taxis from Bluff Beach Retreat to Bocas del Toro Airport are included in your retreat package for the following two flights. You may incur additional taxi charges if you choose to leave at a different time.
      2. We recommend booking on AirPanama for the domestic flight back to Albrook (PAC) from Bocas del Toro (BOC), they operate 2 flights daily:
        1. https://www.airpanama.com/en
      3. Once you land in Albrook, you need to arrange a ground transfer to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY). Leave a minimum of 3 hours from when your domestic flight is scheduled to land at Albrook, and when your international flight home is scheduled to depart. See our Panama City Guide for ground transport options.

      VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The only alternative to arriving by AirPanama to Bocas del Toro is a 10+ hour overnight bus, or a privately chartered plane. It is very important that you book on one of the two AirPanama Flights offered on your arrival and departure dates. AirPanama operates smaller planes. Please do not wait too long to book these flights. They will fill up!


      ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR FLIGHTS, please forward your confirmation email(s) to: ian@solseedretreats.com


      Tip for purchasing flights: Arrive early and/or stay an extra night!


      As you consider your flight options given the above parameters, we understand that you may be left with less-than-desirable itineraries, be that due to tight connections/transfers times, long flight hours, long layovers, or any other number of factors. As such, we would like to share with you some of our favorite things to do in Panama City. The following Panama City Guide will help you navigate what is, hands down, our favorite Central American capital city. By expanding your flight search to include some time there, you may find better flights, and better rates; as well as, find yourself also falling for spectacular Panama City!


      PANAMA CITY GUIDE

      Required Travel Insurance

      The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.


      Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.


      SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.


      We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.


      Please make sure you purchase a plan that includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions as not all do.

      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      All retreats include a $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

      1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
      2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
      3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

      If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less $200.


      If you refuse to comply with the entry laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.

      About Ash & Steph

      Ash Salisbury: 


      After leaving her job as an intellectual property attorney, Ash began teaching classical Pilates in 2009. A graduate of the Advanced Teacher Training of The Pilates Center of Boulder, she is now a host advisor for that program, training new instructors. 


      Ash believes applying Joseph Pilates’ original method counteracts modern life and returns our natural healthy vigor and flexibility. She thinks of Pilates as “Psychoanalysis for your body”: the method lets us notice and learn our bodies–patterns, strengths, imbalances, how we hold tension–enabling real physical and psychological change. She is still waiting to get bored during a workout.


      Steph Harmon:


      Stephanie is the owner of Hustle and Flow in Portland Maine. She is a powerhouse of love and muscle. Her love for Dance, fitness and movement is the fusion that inspires all of her classes. Stephanie believes in the balances of life, the Hustle and the Flow. She not only wants to provide next level workouts, but to also convey empowerment, inner strength and connection to the students. 


      About Hustlercise Classes:


      Addictive, easy-to-follow, dance-infused fitness class. A high cardio series of simple, fun, repetitive sequences. This hybrid fusion of dance and strength moves make for a fierce and wild workout.

      Available Packages

      Triple Occupancy Bedroom w/ Private Bath

      This triple occupancy bedroom sleeps three people comfortably in three twin beds - perfect for a group of friends, or those traveling solo on a budget. This room also includes a private bathroom.


      All bedrooms feature high powered ceiling fans, and screened in windows with plenty of ventilation and air flow.


      **Upon registration, please indicate your roommates names. If you do not have a roommate in mind, we will happily pair you up with like-minded traveler.

      $2,299
      Double Occupancy Bedroom w/ Private Bath

      This double occupancy bedroom comes with a private bathroom, and sleeps two people comfortably in either one king size bed OR two twin beds - perfect for both couples and friends! 


      All bedrooms feature high powered ceiling fans, and screened in windows with plenty of ventilation and air flow.


      **We have one spot left in a double occupancy bedroom with a solo female traveler.**

      $2,599
      Single Occupancy Bedroom w/ Private Bath

      Your spacious private bedroom features a queen size bed and private bathroom. Ideal for the solo traveler seeking a bit more privacy.


      All bedrooms feature high powered ceiling fans, and screened in windows with plenty of ventilation and air flow.

      $3,399
      Single Occupancy Bedroom w/ Shared Bath

      Your spacious private bedroom features a queen size bed. You will share a bathroom with 2-3 other people.


      All bedrooms feature high powered ceiling fans, and screened in windows with plenty of ventilation and air flow.

      $3,399


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