My suggestion - don't do it, the AI's in Panama are mostly located on the Pacific side about 2 hours form panama city, the only thing close is El Valle.

There are about 5-6 to choose from, the canadains flock to them becuase of the combo flight/hotel deals they can get, but the food at most is below average, the beach is average, the water is not clear, if you want a beach vacation with white sand, and clear water at an AI - probably better off in the Caribbean somewhere.

My suggestion - stay a few nights in PC ( close to many things) maybe 2 nights at an AI and possibly a coupe of night up in Boquete - would give you a good feel for the country and not stuck in one place.

If you prefer not to travel as much - cut out Boquete