Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

Grateful is such an understatement to how I feel on this first teaching vacation for me! The schedule is easy and laid back. I had heard that it was an 8am 30 minute stretch class, but I’ve been leaving it up to the participants. They’ve mainly wanted 45-60 minutes. But why not? You still have the rest of your day free in paradise We met in the area between the two main pools, but each morning the participants preferred for us to migrate to the beach. I’ve done a lot of yoga on waterfronts and beaches, but the conditions here are the most perfect that I’ve had! Hot sun kisses. Refreshing breezes. Perfect temperatures. The sounds of the water and rustling palms. Ships far in the distance passing through the canal. And even the option for shade, for those who need it! 2-4 participants each day. Just lovely. The resort is quiet, beautiful, and the staff are wonderful. All in all, just perfect for my first teaching vacation, and first vacation with my little guy and partner. Already ready to book my next one! Thank you so much, Fit Bodies

It was a perfect booking experience with all my questions that I might have thought of answered with information provided before departing for the trip. The entertainment team was down right amazing. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a great time each and every day! The resort staff was truly amazing and super friendly. They made the entire teaching experience an enjoyable one. I would highly recommend all instructors to make Panama a must be destination. The resort staff was truly amazing and super friendly. They made the entire teaching experience an enjoyable one. I would highly recommend all instructors to make Panama a must be destination.

Teaching at Dreams Panama was wonderful way to begin 2022! I have a lot to say and could say more! I was very well taken care of, with plenty of sunshine. Morning class overlooks the ships lined up for the canal, just the one 8Am class for 35 minutes. Alex is easy to work with and his jungle tour is very popular. He met me at the front desk on Sunday of my check in which is so helpful! He speaks almost all Spanish, but I understood I could take a morning off teaching for the jungle tour. However, I chose to stay in the grove of my own morning yoga practice and then teach class. Personal practice is a casual way to see morning guests and mention who I am and when/where class will be. The food was really good! The revolving menu of lunch and dinner at Seaside Grille was my favorite. Resorts deal with staffing issues and supply challenges just like the rest of the world is right now and especially considering this, the chefs did a great job with menus. I was comfortable with lots of sunshine, great views. Beautiful and well manicured pools and gardens. The taxi ride into olde towne is about $25 each way and we did this two afternoons. We had fun doing museums and eating a couple meals there. I suggest the Museo de Mola. This is an older property, built well, and a feeling of seclusion exists with only the Westin down the beach. The resort is not-pretentious - we are bunch of laid back people who don't need to be fluffed with unnecessaries. The staff is wonderful! From front desk to especially Carolina. She set up mats, towels and waters for guests each morning before my class and does a wonderful job supporting this small entertainment team. I tipped her and told her how appreciative I am for her support. I would definitely return to this resort, and I just might. It's no Dreams Riviera Cancun in terms of luxury, but the staff is great and I enjoy being in Panama. Room is very nice, and daily maid service from very nice ladies. Laid back with easy scheduled of one quality, short, meet everyone where they are yoga class. I taught all levels with a focus on skills to take home like breathing exercises, light meditation practice and workshopping a few poses for the guests who showed to class every morning. I love meeting guests from all over who join my class. Usually they are brand new to yoga, but not always. It's an easy travel day for me because Delta has Atlanta to Tocumen PTY airport and the taxi to the resort is $50.

This is my 2nd teaching vacation and my 2nd one at a Dreams resort. I was scheduled for 8am yoga only each day and no one came the whole week. They had flyers with the daily schedule (the sundial) and the Fitbodies flyer at the pool advertising my class. I would set everything up each morning, do yoga for 15-30 minutes alone to try and reel people in for the next day and I honestly was the only person awake and outside for the first 5 days besides the pool maintenance crew. I taught one Aqua Zumba class the first day at noon and had only my husband and one lady with her son. I don't think the entertainment team knew who I was or why I was there all week. I tried to introduce myself several times without much luck. The resort picked up the last two days but still no one came to class despite breakfast being served at the restaurant next to the yoga set up. I am slightly disappointed I didn't get to teach to anyone but I had a super relaxing vacation in such a neat location. Definitely do Jose's aqua cycle class T, Th-he's a blast. The canal and monkey island are awesome! The rainforest hike and free shuttle to the mall are shut down with COVID but you can grab an Uber (max 2 persons also due to COVID). My 12-yr old and I had fun exploring at night finding critters (tons of hermit crabs), an armadillo and stumbled upon a 4-foot crocodile off the beach! I will miss the view of the ships, the mist over the mountains, the stars at night, and the churro ice cream!

I taught one class per day at 8 am by the pool island. The resort was really quiet and I had 1-3 people each morning. The beach is rocky and no one swam but it was neat to see the ships lining up for the canal. The bugs were really bad-you don't see them until the bumps and itchiness appear so wear repellent at all times. The resort, the staff and food was great but I wouldn't go back to this specific Dreams hotel again.

We loved Panama! It was amazing. The *only* two things to consider are 1 - bugs that bite 2 - not a "pretty" sandy beach. However, overall this was an amazing place to visit and stay. We loved the jungle hike - got to see sloth and monkeys - it was beyond amazing. The beach is like rocky lava type beach, so people weren't really swimming in it - multiple pools were really nice. You can watch ships coming in and out of the Panama Canal. There are several restaurants and they provide drinks in room. I taught yoga outside, and make sure you wear LOTS of bug repellent otherwise you get bit on some days - the staff said after rain the bugs are worse. We loved getting a ride to the city and local museums. City nightlife was lovely. Also liked seeing the Panama Canal. The room we stayed in was luxurious with ocean view. Very cool activities. Very romantic and I would go here again for sure! I hope to visit here again soon.

My first time to Panama and loved it. This resort is very nice. Good location, close to the Canal and City. The staff is great! If you look on TripAdvisor you will see comments about the food. The food is good (can be hit or miss) but overall very good. Take bug repellent and use Uber. I highly recommend!

Nice resort close to the City so you can do a few off the resort adventures. The teaching is at 8am in the morning and at 9am. I only had to teach at 8 no one showed up for the other class. I taught I hour class and they ranged from 10 people to 1 I was there for 2 weeks and taught everyday. I waited by the activity sign for people to come otherwise they would not have found the spot for the class. They take the mats for you every morning.