A new boutique itinerary guides travelers to two fantastic island retreats.

Below, Burgio shares the details.

I recommend the spectacular Las Rocas Restaurant & Bar, which uses local, seasonal ingredients.

Aerial view of Isla Palenque on the coast

A bird’s eye view of Isla Palenque.Credit:Courtesy of Isla Palenque

it’s possible for you to also participate in a hands-on cooking class to learn about Panamanian cuisine.

If youre lucky, you might hear the loud roars of howler monkeys in the trees.

Courtesy of Isla Secas

Islas Secas

Thisglamorous resortis spread across an archipelago of 14 islands.

Breaching humpback whale off the coast of Panama

A humpback whale breaches off the coast of Panama.Kerstin Meyer/Getty Images

Another highlight is the high staff-to-guest ratio, which creates a personalized, intimate experience.

Try hiking through the islands ancient forest, snorkeling, or scuba diving.

Another exhilarating activity I recommend here is sportfishing.

Cabana at Isla Secas

A private cabana at Isla Secas.Courtesy of Isla Secas

Emmanuel Burgiois a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List and creates custom trips in Central and South America.