Panama Vacation 2022 | Riu Plaza | Multiplaza Mall | Panama City | Global Hotel

My first time in Panama was simply amazing! I must admit that it exceeded my expectations giving off a more modern, first world vibez with it's sky scrapers, conventional hotels and sophisticated flare. I would definitely visit again.
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[@justelleleigh]

It’s really good to know Spanish when one goes to Panamá

[@mayantravels8946]

Yep you're right, if it's even basic words or phrases👍🏽

[@saeyhaqeiqa4628]

I’ve been here several times more times just to have the breakfast when I’m in Panama 🇵🇦 very classy spot.

[@keiram.2287]

Wow my country has changed so much. Back in the 80's and 90's you would've thought you were in Jamaica also many, many people used to speak English around ghe city due to the US Army presence and also all the west Indian descents, also in the professional anviorenmt English was very well spoken. I noticed that there is a huge presence of Colombians and Venezuelan that have changed our culture a lot. I feel now like my country is more like South America, before it was like a carribean island feeling.

[@paulinawalden30]

Hi, if you are planning your trip to Panamá please find a tourist guide at least the first 2 days. They usually know the best spots and most are bilingual black people. They provide the service independently because most of these 5 star hotels don't pay well. Some have vehicles and can take you wherever you want to go. Do not travel alone, specially if you don't know the language. ❤ Enjoy your stay in Panamá 🇵🇦 Un abrazo 🤗 hugs.

[@empathme5176]

Yes, your videos are useful. Really love the shopping segments

[@mayantravels8946]

Thank you

[@iamshavvane876]

I’m going to Panama for my birthday in May and this video was very informative. Thank you.

[@sergiorigon3855]

❤❤❤❤waoooooo bellissima panama 🇵🇦 saluti dalla Svizzera 🇨🇭

[@Battosai_03]

My advise to all travelers, don’t expect for people of a different country from yours, to speak your language, Lear the basics or have a translator.

[@neekiem3260]

So glad I found your blog. Visiting there in August (from Jamaica) and just booked Global Hotel for part of my stay. I’m so excited! I also am afraid to solo travel so I hope you will post more solo travel videos to inspire me.

[@mayantravels8946]

Hi Neekie, thank you! I'm sure you'll have a blast 😆. I'll definitely be posting more solo travel vlogs. Once you do this trip you will feel like taking on the world solo, lol. It's quite liberating and will certainly give you a confidence boost as it regards traveling solo. Enjoy every moment and tell me about it when you get back!😁

[@neekiem3260]

@@mayantravels8946 thanks I definitely will!

[@mstalia7947]

I booked this hotel for august 😊😊

[@mayantravels8946]

@@mstalia7947 Hi Talia, which one?🙂

[@mstalia7947]

@@mayantravels8946 hotel riu plaza

[@jamilabrown8347]

Had to suscribe!!!

[@cutmiller8846]

Just finish watching this video and I loved it Ty

[@alethialovetosew]

I was in Panama last spring and the Riu is my favorite hotel. I've been staying at the Riu since 2011 when it was inagurated. Love it!

[@mayantravels8946]

It's certainly one of the best in Panama city 👍🏽

[@lafrancesomajor7786]

Hi. Is it all inclusive?

[@mayantravels8946]

@@lafrancesomajor7786 no it's not. Breakfast only.

[@belindahanson5258]

Great vid..i was there in April goin back in November..Albrook Mall is my fav for shopping..

[@eugenieosbourne6699]

Thank you I have learned a lot, wish you put some cost to the items especially the food

[@YazouYazi]

Thank you for sharing!

[@zc3195]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Visiting Panama in July. Can you say which of the two hotels you enjoyed the most?

[@mayantravels8946]

Hi ZC, you're most welcome! I enjoyed Riu Plaza more especially because breakfast was included. I hope you enjoy your stay there! Which hotel will you be staying? Please let us know if you'd like us to plan your trip. You can send us a dm on instagram or call/watsapp.

[@raymonddonaldson9262]

Thanks for sharing will be traveling there soon so I really appreciate your tips

[@mayantravels8946]

You're welcome Raymond. Ensure you get a sim card upon arrival. Download the Uber app before you go as u may have issues if you do it there. Also the Uber and yellow cabs are cheaper than the private cabs👍🏽

[@raymonddonaldson9262]

@@mayantravels8946 thank you very much I really appreciate 🙏🏾

[@francinedrake6487]

I love your video it is very informative my husband and I are planning to go to Panama City Panama December 27 we are looking very forward to going there thanks for your video it gave us a lot of great tips

[@mayantravels8946]

You're welcome, glad I could help😊

[@ingerjordan1911]

Hi..how was the trip. Is the hotel and breakfast still nice. Any recent information would be appreciated. Thank you for your help!😊

[@trudyanndennie2773]

I will be going there in December. I find this video interested especially with the Spanish. I will just take your recommendation and get a translated. I will be at Riu plaza Panama Thank you

[@after40california]

NICE VÍDEOS. 💜🧡💛💚💙🙋‍♂️

[@GodzRod]

Thank you, I enjoyed your video! I was in Panama City 6/3-17 and visited Multiplaza many times; I wonder if we crossed paths. Safe travels.🙏

[@mayantravels8946]

Thank you! I was there in March

[@kush8764]

Just returned from my trip at riu plaza 3 days ago and honestly I would go back in a heart beat. I miss this place & watching your blog makes me miss being there even more 😢 😭 😪 . Those fried or baked cornmeal cakes with cheese were my absolute favorite at breakfast time. Omg

[@mayantravels8946]

It's really a nice hotel 👍🏽

[@wecollie]

Hi, I am thinking of staying here, can you tell me if RIU Plaza is all inclusive?

[@kush8764]

@@wecollie It's not a all inclusive hotel. It's breakfast inclusive and to be honest the breakfast buffet has a lot of choices. Food like dinner etc can be purchased at the hotel which honestly I didn't find it expensive or u can always order food from elsewhere there are soooo many restaurants close by. I don't think there's any all inclusive in city though🤔. Hope this helps 🙂

[@mayantravels8946]

@@wecollie Hello, no its not but they provide a full breakfast buffet.

[@wecollie]

@@kush8764 thank you for the travel tip

[@samanthadavis7188]

Going august as well

[@marielanke7063]

so in order to travel back you have to make a covid test?? i thought that in Panama they lift all this measurments

[@reneerichards445]

Question: Can we Take more than 1 plate for breakfast? eg 2 Also, Can we take food to the room? Because I heard its not all inclusive

[@mayantravels8946]

You absolutely can, it's a buffet. I am not sure if they will allow you to take the plates to the room though but room service is available at an extra cost.

[@brittneywelds2747]

Great vid!!!!!! Just a question, the knutsford bus take you straight to NMIA?

[@mayantravels8946]

Hi Brittney, the bus takes you to New Kingston then you take the connect (another Knutsford bus) to the airport. Both has to be booked separately 👍🏽

[@melissadownes4971]

Anyone know the price of the taxi

[@journeywithkay26]

Hi there, what was the cost of the taxi to the multiplaza mall pls? We are thinking of staying at RIU and wanted to travel to the mall for food options. Thanks in advance! Also, is taking the metro bus an option?

[@mayantravels8946]

Hello, taxi was $3. It's close so taxi is better. I didn't see a metro bus in that area.

[@journeywithkay26]

@@mayantravels8946 thank you so much! Do you pay per person for taxi or Uber? Or it it on cost? As well as how did you get to the metro station from RIU to Albrook Mall?

[@mayantravels8946]

@@journeywithkay26 no problem! I walked from Riu to the Metro station, it's a 10 mins walk down the road. You can ask for directions. The taxis charge one rate for everyone, usually covers 1-4 persons. I suggest you agree on a rate before driving. Hope you have fun!

[@journeywithkay26]

@@mayantravels8946 thanks so much!

[@journeywithkay26]

@@mayantravels8946Hi again, my travels are getting closer and I was just checking…is it ok to checkin baggage? I’ve been hearing persons advising against same, but I need to checkin based on the length of my stay plus shopping. Also do you know if you can pay for luggage at airport? I didn’t pay for same when booking. Thanks in advance for your help 😊

[@mywateverlife5094]

Why fly out of Kingston instead of Mobay?

[@mayantravels8946]

It was intentional and a personal choice. Alot of my clients fly from KIN so I wanted to experience the process there so I can assist them even better.

[@mariamora5445]

How far is the Airport?

[@coyatv8454]

New Sub🤩

[@marielanke7063]

hello... what company took you from the airport to the hotel?

[@mayantravels8946]

Hello, there are taxis outside the airport that you can use.

[@futurecanadian465]

@@mayantravels8946 Hey, how much was the taxi ride from the airport to riu?

[@jodie-annburrell2463]

What’s the name of the suite u stayed in at riu plaza??

[@gregoriousgotti5115]

Great vid honey 🇵🇦🌎..Respect

[@mayantravels8946]

Thank you Greg!🙌🏽❤

[@gregoriousgotti5115]

@@mayantravels8946 I hope You come back. December Good time to.come..💯🇵🇦🌎

[@guillermogouldburn763]

Nice video, honey. But I honestly believe that if you go to their country, you should speak their language and don't expect them to speak yours. I really enjoyed your vlog. Cheers!

[@mayantravels8946]

@@guillermogouldburn763 I appreciate your comment. However I just wanted to place emphasis on what to expect for persons planning to visit. I met another solo traveler while there who felt like 'fish out of water' due to the same thing, so I just wanted to be real about my experience. Truth is, I took that part for granted and wasn't truly prepared for it, however I want others to be.👍🏽🙂

[@mayantravels8946]

@@gregoriousgotti5115 Ok 😆

[@mistapropa408]

Sadly, that these hotels in Panama don’t seek to reclute bilingual staff members. We do have a lot oF English speaking black folks in PANAMA….THE DISSERVICE TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IS VERY EVIDENT; SADLY ENOUGH.

[@mayantravels8946]

Wow that's certainly a displeasure indeed considering it's climbing it's way up on the list of vacation choices among the English speaking caribbean and African Americans in general. Very sad that they haven't prioritized the need to employ more persons who speaks English. Thank you for your comment. 🙂

[@augustopilgrim6623]

Si ahy muchos mucho personal bilingüe en Panamá el tema está q' la mayoría gasta dinero para especialisarse es una inversión y los empresarios quieren sus servicios de gratis cuánto cuesta un hotel de lujo y los sueldos q' le kieren pagar al trabajador en Panamá no es lo mismo q' en otros países q' el empresario piensa q' le está haciendo un favor al trabajador noooo sin el trabajador eyos no generan riquezas si pagarán tendrían un exelente personal no regales tu trabajo los estudios y sobre todo en Panamá es costoso para llegar a regalarlo

[@anandazen30]

@MayanTravel there’s an excellent restaurant in casco viejo called @fondaloquehay wow!! If you want tasty food that is the place. Excellent video Barbara, you’re brave to be around by yourself not knowing the country. It’s safe though. I’m from there that’s why I’m telling you however I live in 🇺🇸

[@mayantravels8946]

Thank you! I'll check it out on my next visit for sure🙂