itinerary    ou arrive at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport. A representative will meet you in the baggage claim area after you clear Immigration and Customs. Transportation to your hotel from Tocumen International Airport, (taxis, omnibuses, or vans) will be curbside as you exit the terminal. Look for a Pesantez Tours representative holding a PINAS BAY RESORTS -TROPIC STAR LODGE sign. Once all guests are on board you will be taken to the hotel (approximately 30 minute drive). The driver will give you a letter regarding the time you will be picked up the next morning. Please ask him for it, if he fails to give it to you. PLEASE NOTE that tips for porters and drivers are not included and are at your discretion. he WESTIN CAESAR PARK HOTEL is convenient to Albrook, the domestic Airport in Panama City, where our chapter flight to the Lodge departs from and returns to on Saturdays. PLEASE NOTE the hotel luggage handlers and other staff are not included in our rates and should be handled individually. e recommend that you spend your Friday (arrival) and following Saturday (departure, if your flight is on Sunday) night/s at the WESTIN CAESAR PARK HOTEL. (Note: Transfers included are to and from the WESTIN CAESAR PARK HOTEL only). The W.C.P.H. is convenient to Allbrook Airport (domestic), where our charter flight to the Lodge departs from and returns to on Saturday. Make your reservations for the W.C.P.H. through our Orlando, Florida office to take advantage of our special discounted rate, for T.S.L. customers only.  n the morning, you will be taken to Paitilla Airport, only a few minutes from the WESTIN CAESAR PARK HOTEL, to board our charter flight to the Lodge. We normally charter Twin Otters, Islanders, Caravans, or Cessnas, depending on the number of people and amount of cargo going to the Lodge. You must be at the Domestic Airport (Albrook) at least forty-five minutes prior to departure, so that your luggage can be weighed and loaded aboard the aircraft. Pick up at the hotel and departure time of the charter flight will be given to you on your arrival on Friday evening. We may also leave a message for you at the hotel if there are any changes.(Note: Transfers included are to and from the WESTIN CAESAR PARK HOTEL only). Our Panama City office numbers are 264-1165 or 264-5549. Saturday office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. he charter flight will land at the Pinas Bay airstrip approximately fifty minutes after take off. You will take a short walk to our tractor-trailer which will transport you to a panga for the short boat trip to the Lodge. Be sure to wear comfortable rubber soled shoes or beach-type footwear. The remainder of the day will be spent relaxing, swimming, and preparing for a fantastic week of fishing! Also, kayaks are available for your use that afternoon. Our Welcome Cocktail Party is held that evening at the pool area followed by a buffet dinner, where you can get to know your fellow anglers. ishing, swimming, kayaking, beach-combing, exploring jungle rivers, watching fishing videos, meeting new friends, swapping fish stories, and just basically being spoiled and pampered by our friendly staff; and, oh yes, did we mention fishing, fishing, and more fishing!? The boats depart at 6:30 A.M., or later if requested, and return to the dock by 3:30 P.M., unless you are hooked up. For safety purposes all boats must return to port well before dark. ou are transported via boat to the Pinas airstrip for your flight back to Panama City and transfer to your hotel. The evening is open to be spent as you choose. The following day, Sunday, you are transported to Tocumen International Airport for you departure home. NOTE: The charter flight may get you back to Panama City early enough to make the afternoon American Airlines' flight back to the U.S.A.. Delays due to mechanical problems, acts of god, and schedule changes can happen. If your flight out of Panama City is scheduled before 02:00 p.m., on Saturday, you will probably miss your connection, unless you book a special charter back to Panama City on Friday or early Saturday morning. Call us for fare quotes for special charters, if needed.