My wife Terry and I just returned from what I can only describe as a magical week in paradise. From the moment Thomas motored us to Cala Mia Island from Boca Chica, with Queenie greeting us with cool eucalyptus scented cloths to refresh our faces after our journey, our adventure began . As our bags were being brought to our wonderfully appointed ocean front bungalow, we met with Gary, a culinary trained chef to discuss our meal preferences. During which we had a delicious ceviche and of course a specially prepared drink by Queenie, served in a coconut with a straw . The dining room / bar area is charming , with a spiral staircase in the center taking you up to a 360 degree view of the most beautiful serene surroundings with hanging hammock chairs to sit and melt your stress away . The grounds can best be described as a natural park with huge trees , and birds singing everywhere. The fishing is world class , with captain Carlos and first mate Michael putting us on as many yellow fin tuna as our backs and shoulders could stand . Chefs Gary and Adan not only supplied our delicious lunches while fishing , but also prepared our catches in the most delicious and imaginative ways. Our bungalow was cleaned each day and flowers on our bed greeted us upon return . We took a half day fishing in search of the revered “Rooster Fish” and again Carlos and Michael did not disappoint with my wife Terry catching a 30 pounder to cap it off . Owner David arranged for us to travel off the island to the volcano town of Boquete, to zip line in the cloud forest, an exhilarating experience not to be missed . All that being said , special thanks to Queenie for greeting us evey morning with her beautiful smile, espresso and the sweetest fresh fruit grown on the property. Due to the rainier than normal weather we never made it to the nature walks to see the monkeys which you can hear howling every morning and night or to see the indigenous people who still live in thatched roof huts on the island. We would recommend this to all who are looking for that special moment in time, which to us was the trip trip of a lifetime .

The resort was exceptionally well maintained. Felt like a cruise on the concierge level from the time we were greeted on the dock with chilled hand towels, staff taking our luggage to our villa, and the welcome rum runners. The food was outstanding! There was a fixed dinner menu, but the chefs would prepare something special upon request, especially the fish we caught. David, the owner/operator was always checking in on us. Made to order breakfast each morning prior to fishing, with box lunches for all, fresh fruits, and beverages. Living area exceptionally clean, good size with bathrooms & walk-in showers. All the staff were wonderful & professional! Can't wait to go back.

You are always a little nervous taking a large group (24 guys) to a lodge your haven't been to. It's only natural to wonder about the cabins, food, service, boats and amenities. And the fishing. We arrived to VIP service in Panama City and were transported to a Hilton Hotel located right at the mouth of the Panama Canal. So far so good. We toured the canal and city the next day arriving at the airport in time to catch the afternoon flight to Boca Chica. Boats from the lodge met us at the dock and transported us to the lodge and a lobster dinner. The lodge and rooms are beautiful, air conditioned and clean with a killer view of the Pacific. For the next four days it was fish, fish and, oh yeah, fishing. We've visited Panama before and always found the quantity of fish to be surpassed by the quality. This trip was no different. We took Black Marlin to 650#, Cuberra, Roosterfish and a variety of inshore species. Back to the lodge. The food and service was outstanding. We ate lobster, prawns, beef fillets, and Tuna steaks on an open veranda. One evening the lodge prepared pizza on a wood burning oven at their beach front restaurant for Happy Hour. How can it get better? We were transported back to Panama City and toured the Embrea Indian Village. This was special as they used long dug out canoes, that leaked! Not to worry as the water is shallow and they provide life jackets. LOL. The logistics for a large group touring, fishing, hotels and transportation is almost impossible. They made it seem easy. Can't wait to go back