WARNING: If you’re prone to motion sickness, this video from our summer photo shoot in Panama may elicit symptoms beyond those associated with the fun and adventure typically found in our behind-the-scenes footage. You’ll also see the BIG swells didn’t deter our surf models one bit…
Viewing Tip: If you have a high speed internet connection, click the play button then roll over “360p” to select higher quality options.
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Tranquilo Bay, nestled inside a Panamanian rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea, is the ultimate getaway for the adventurous or the not-so-adventurous. Come to Tranquilo Bay and relax in comfort while you explore one of the most biologically-diverse ecological zones on the planet (read about Tranquilo Bay’s eco-commitment here). Choose from a full menu of wild to mild activities: jungle explorations, kayaking, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, birding or simple and secluded beachcombing. Our guests unpack, settle in and truly experience our unique tropical location. Escape reality and enjoy paradise at our all-inclusive lodge. |
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| Hotel Macca Bite has views that you won’t forget… from breathtaking sunrises and sunsets to crystal clear waters filled with fish and live corals. All of this while sipping delicious tropical drinks from a hotel deck. |
| Hostel Heike is ocated in the absolute heart of Bocas del Toro, Panama. Hostel Heike provides a lasting memory for those on the Central America backpackers’ trail. Housed in a charming gingerbread style home built in a bygone era, but recently fully renovated, Hostel Heike has long held a coveted reputation in the Bocas del Toro backpacker world. |
| Coral Cay Cabins is only 20 minutes by boat from Bocas del Toro town, close to the Bastimentos Island National Marine Park; surrounded by clear waters and abundant marine life, Coral Cay Cabins offers to the ecotourist three comfortable private cabins with sea view, beds with mosquito nets and shared bathroom between one or two couples. The restaurant delights you with excellent meals based on seafood with wine. |
| Tropix Surf Shop, located in Bocas del Toro, builds custom surfboards — longboards, shortboards, hybrids… anything you want. |
| Casa Cayuco is lcated in the pristine Bocas del Toro archipelago of northwestern Panama. The lodge is a perfect spot for a tropical getaway nestled among coconut palms on the picturesque white sand beach of Punta Vieja. A 45 minute boat ride from Bocas Town, Casa Cayuco offers guests a quiet retreat and opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area—from vibrant coral reefs to lush rainforests. Visit CasaCayuco.com and learn about all the activities offered, including snorkeling, sea kayaking, surfing, sailing, hiking, whitewater, birding and more! |
| JW Marriot Desert Springs Resort & Spa provides a beautiful backdrop for portions of the summer catalog. For more information or reservations, contact the resort at 1.888.838.9459 or DesertSpringsResort.com. |






Thank you y muchas gracias to everyone who put this fantastic adventure together! I can’t wait to visit all of you again :-)
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We had a blast. Any time – come see us!
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Looks like a fun time!!! The B-t-S video coverage is really awesome and inviting, to say the least!!! Wow…breathtaking!!! :)
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Looks like a fun shoot! The summer catalog is beautiful.
Love your clothes. Can never have too many pieces!
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Where is the black/gray/white tie-dye shirt on the model at the beginning of the video clip?
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Hi Tami,
That’s the Tie Dye Maxi Skirt. It will be available for purchase on our website starting May 27th. Thanks for your interest!
~Michelle
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Sweet! Super video on the boat. Gotta love those waves~
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Great fun! That’s my parents spot- Casa Cayuco so psyched to see it on line and in print!
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How could two things I love come together? Tranquilo Bay and Athleta! I was flipping thru the Athleta catalog and longing to have another trip like I did two years ago to Tranquilo Bay, and then my husband told me had found out that it was in fact photos of our beloved Eco-Lodge. Hope to go back some day wearing one of my Athleta bathing suits.
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