InterContinental to Open in Panama as Early as March 2006

The InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa in Panama has opened its doors. The resort will host its grand opening celebration in March.

“The new InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa offers international travelers a unique Panamanian experience with the most luxurious services and amenities in the area,” commented Herman Bern, president of Bern Hotels & Resorts, a Panama-based company that owns Playa Bonita.

Playa Bonita features impressive architecture with a fusion of Mediterranean and Panamanian décor that radiates a sense of casual elegance with a delicate cultural flair.

The resort boasts 300 luxurious guestrooms and suites that are equipped with luxury bedding, rich wood furnishings, air conditioning, cable television and wireless Internet access.

It boasts three restaurants, five free-form swimming pools, tennis facilities, fitness center and Bonita Del Mar, a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art holistic spa with a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

The resort also provides a variety of activities including non-motorized water sports, tennis, volleyball, hiking and rainforest adventures.

The InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa is part of the collection of Bern Hotels and Resorts Panama, a Panama-based company that owns a variety of hotels in and surrounding Panama City.