The Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas Panamá located 10 minutes away by bus from the Rio Hato airport and along the broad sandy beach of Playa Blanca on the west coast of Panamá, will be hosting the 28TH ANNUAL CHIN ITALIAN WINTER PICNIC from February 1st to February 22nd, 2016.

This event has been hugely successful for almost 3 decades and is continually growing in popularity . For detailed information about the Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas Panamá in Playa Blanca – Panamá. Let your travel agent know if you are interested in the Beach Front accommodations (less stairs to climb). Lobby 1 or Lobby 2 proximity are preferred for CHIN Winter Picnic guests. Please note:

♦ CHIN Italian Winter Picnic arrival/departure dates - 1 week stays depart Toronto on February 1, 8, and 15 (arrival Rio Hato Airport [RHI] - 10 minutes from resort) - 2 week stays depart Toronto on February 1 and 8 (arrival Rio Hato Airport [RHI] - 10 minutes from resort) - 3 week stays depart Toronto on February 4 (Panama City Airport with a 2-hour shuttle bus to resort) ♦ Please note that the 1, 2, and 3 week packages and corresponding departure dates are CHIN Winter Picnic exclusive. Any other packages not listed above are NOT with the CHIN Italian Winter Picnic group, and not included in CHIN activities

. ♦ Pricing for all departure dates and accommodations are noted below. CHIN Radio will be showcasing an array of local and international stars direct from Italy (acts to be announced at a later date). CHIN ITALIAN WINTER PICNIC BRACELETS are required for all CHIN passengers for the following added value activities: Spaghettata: A huge favourite with CHIN listeners! An exclusive weekly Italian luncheon for all registered CHIN Winter Picnic guests. Dancing Under the Stars: Dance the night away with Italian music provided by local and international artists.   Weekly Tombola/Scopa Tournaments Gala Dinner/Dance: Exclusive event offered weekly for registered CHIN Winter Picnic guests featuring Italian cuisine plus a live show and dancing. CHIN Personalities: Each week a different CHIN personality will be your host and master of ceremonies for all CHIN events. Guest star direct from Italy:  The guest star performs exclusively for CHIN Winter guests during select days of the Picnic (TBA). Book early and secure your travel arrival and departure from the Rio Hato airport (RHI), just 10 minutes by bus from the Royal Decameron.    Flights to/from the Rio Hato airport  available as follows:

Pricing – All Inclusive Meal Plan

February 1, 2016 – February 8, 2016 (1 Week)

Room      Category     SGL     DBL     TPL     CH 2Y     CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room     $1,464     $1,251     $1,190     $738      $1,011

Ocean View Room      $1,515      $1,311      $1,251     $738     $1,011

Beach Front Room     $1,575      $1,362      $1,311      $738     $1,011

February 1, 2016 – February 15, 2016 (2 Weeks)

Room Category     SGL       DBL     TPL       CH 2Y      CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room      $2,510      $2,084      $1,963      $903      $1,389

Ocean View Room      $2,611      $2,205      $2,084      $903     $1,389

Beach Front Room        $2,732       $2,307       $2,205     $903      $1,389

February 8, 2016 – February 15, 2016 (1 Week)

Room Category       SGL        DBL        TPL       CH 2Y       CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room       $1,523        $1,310        $1,249       $797       $1,040

Ocean View Room        $1,574        $1,370         $1,310       $797      $1,040

Beach Front Room          $1,634         $1,421        $1,370       $797        $1,040

February 8, 2016 – February 22, 2016 (2 Weeks)

Room Category           SGL          DBL           TPL           CH 2Y          CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room           $2,510           $2,084            $1,963         $903           $1,389

Ocean View Room        $2,611         $2,205           $2,084          $903       $1,389

Beach Front Room          $2,732           $2,307           $2,205           $903           $1,389

February 15, 2016 – February 22, 2016 (1 Week)

Room Category          SGL           DBL            TPL           CH 2Y           CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room       $1,523        $1,310       $1,249         $797              $1,040

Ocean View Room          $1,574          $1,370        $1,310        $797              $1,040

Beach Front Room         $1,634          $1,421        $1,370      $797               $1,040

Passengers traveling for 3 weeks will be flying to and from Panama City (2 hour drive to the Royal Decameron). Flights to/from the Panama City airport (PTY) available as follows:

February 4, 2016 – February 25, 2016 (3 Weeks)

Room Category          SGL           DBL            TPL           CH 2Y          CH 3Y-12Y

Garden View Room          $3,268           $2,721        $2,539             $974               $1,782

Ocean View Room           $3,541           $2,934          $2,873          $974                 $1,782

Beach Front Room            $3,724          $3,117            $3,055         $974                  $1,782

Passengers booked with deposit by November 15, 2015 qualify for the draw “WIN YOUR TRIP BACK”. Two trips for one will be drawn on a date TBA (two lucky winners will be reimbursed for the cost of the trip – excluding taxes)
Reservations A deposit of $200.00 per person will be required by Nolitours at time of reservation in order to confirm the booking.

Every traveller dreams of sailing through the Panama Canal, wearing a hat of the same name and emulating Pierce Brosnan’s squint in The Tailor of Panama. But this much-storied country also boasts diverse wildlife, delightful weather, impressive landscapes, dazzling beaches and a rich cultural and historic past—making Panama the ideal hub for vacations and tourism down south.

The new Río Hato airport

Panama is becoming even more accessible! Air Transat now operates flights from Montreal to the new Río Hato airport, only 10 minutes (instead of 2.5 hours) from the Royal Decameron Golf Beach Resort & Villas Panama, and just steps from the beach.

The beaches of Panama 

Panamanian beaches leave nothing to be desired! With hundreds of kilometres of coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, you can choose a different vibe every day. Travel to Santa Clara or Farallón for a quiet day at the beach, or head to the Panama Islands for great swimming. The turquoise waters at the Las Perlas Archipelago are a must.

Shopping 

Tocumen International Airport has a great selection of duty-free shops, but Panama City, Panama’s capital, also has a variety of modern shopping centres to delight the seasoned shopper.

If you’re looking to sample local fruits and vegetables, or buy artisanal goods, a visit to the mercado is in order. The Mercado de Mariscos (seafood market) and Mercado Publico are notable attractions.

Panama Canal and nature 

The Panama Canal is one of the world’s greatest natural (and engineering) marvels. Outdoor enthusiasts can also delight in Panama’s diverse tropical flora and fauna, which includes anteaters, bats, armadillos, tapirs and other uncommon creatures.

The Panamanian table 

Since Panama is located between two continents, it has an interesting gastronomy built around tropical fruit and local herbs. Many dishes, such as bollos and torrejitas de maiz, are corn based.

Nightlife 

This country loves to dance! In Panama City, especially around the Amador Causeway, you can find many bars and restaurants buzzing with music and dancing. Gambling is legal in Panama, making the casino a popular attraction.