KoKo Resort Bocas del Toro, Panama

Koko resort is a special place and the host Jack & Lee try very hard to make your stay a wonderful experience but that being said the place is not for everyone. If you do your homework and embrace the experience you will have a fabulous time, we certainly did.

I loved the location just out of the hustle of town and in a quiet local neighborhood. I read a few reviews about noise, we experienced very little other than a dog barking once in a while and we slept with the windows opened all night long.

Happiness is a purple bike in Bocas

There are a couple ways to get around the isle Colon, taxi, foot, water taxi, or bike. A taxi cost $1.00 and there are always plenty of them. The walk to the town of Bocas del Toro or just Bocas as the locals say is about 15 minutes from Koko and very safe. There is also a grocery store not very far from Koko. We got 6 bottles of water and 3 bottles of white wine for $25.00, things are inexpensive here. 

A day on a boat around isle Bastimentos

Our first official day in Bocas started with breakfast made by Jack. As part of our stay we get breakfast each morning made by Jack and served at the B & B Bahia del Sol.

 It is a great way to get to know the other guest along with finding out what there is to do plus an excellent meal.

 Jack had arranged a snorkel trip for 2 other couples and there was room for us as well. The weather was not looking so good, rain but the captain was sure it would clear up soon. Off we went for the day having really no idea what the trip had in store for us. The ride out started as a drizzle than the heavy stuff started coming.

Our captain Cristobal also known as Boy, made a pit stop at a local restaurant for us to get dry and wait for the rains to slow down a bit. In 100 percent humidity it’s hard to actually get dry so it became more of a drinking stop. 

We arrived in Bocas del Toro after a long travel day.

We arrived in Panama City where I had arranged to have someone meet us and take us to a different airport for our next flight but when we got there no one was waiting. This was the second time this has happened. A gentleman was kind enough to make some phone calls for us to the company and after about a half hour Janet showed up to get us. She was sorry and offered some excuse so to make up for it she decided to take so on a little tour of the city. It was nice but we really just wanted to get something to eat since it has been hours since our breakfast at 5:00 am and it was now 2:00pm. Finally we got there just in time for the flight, so much for lunch. 

The plane ride to Bocas del Toro was 55 minutes, we even got some cookies in flight. It was cool flying over all the islands seeing where we would be exploring for the next couple of days. 

Getting ready for the next adventure - Bocas del Toro, Panama

For a few years now we been talking about going to the islands in Panama known as Bocas del Toro. It got our attention for many reasons, beaches, nature, rain forest, culture, snorkeling, surfing, and from what we have read a very laid back atmosphere which we love. The islands are located on the Caribbean side of Panama right at the border of Costa Rica and Panama. Since it is a rainforest it does rain most months. March has been said to be the sunniest. We will be finding out very soon if that holds true.

What do you love most about Anguilla?

That was the question a women asked me while we were on the ferry from Anguilla to St Martin. We had just stayed 10 wonderful days on the island and chatting with another couple about the island when she asks me "What did you love most about Anguilla. I answered quickly "the beaches".

Ending our trip in luxury at Cap Juluca Resort, Anguilla

Now that we had our flights switched the question became where to spend our last 2 night and would there be availability. When looking at resorts there are few things that are important us. The first is view, traveling where there is water we want to be able to see it from the balcony or patio.

Second is WIFi, in order to travel as much as we do we need to be able to work. Third is location. How close are you to the beach, on it is preferred. The cottage we are staying in now has great views, no beach but it's minutes away.

Just a few more days, Please. #Anguilla

When we travel we have a little saying that the day is in the hands of the travel gods. It keeps us stress free of the many things that are out of our control. Plane delays, travel god, so many things can go wrong but sometimes things just work out in your favor. Today was supposed to be the day we were to depart this paradise but due to more snow in the northeast we made an executive decision to stay just a few more days. It was not hard to make that choice at all. The cottage we are staying has just one more night available so we will be in search of a place for 2 more nights.

The beaches in Anguilla

The beaches here are amazing and there are many of them, 33 I believe we have been here a week and still haven't been to them all. The problem is we get to one and just don't want to leave.

One whole day we spent on Shoal Bay. The white sand beach along with the different color blues of the water, was just stunning. We walked, swam, snorkeled, & napped.

Sunday Funday Anguilla Style

Sunday fun day really does apply here in Anguilla. Many of the restaurants have live entertainment on Sunday afternoons making is hard to pick a place to go when you only have 1 Sunday.

 We had yet to go to Sandy Island, so why not start the day there. The first ferry leaves the Sandy ground at 10:00am or island time,10:45am. It's a short ride over to a very small island where you can just relax and snorkel for the day.