Panama Canal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, that\u2019s not all the country is known for, especially among snowbirds and short-term winter visitors. Tourists know Panama as a melting pot of different cultures, rich biodiversity, various UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a host of unique landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Central American country is also safe, particularly in tourist hot spots such as Panama City and Bocas del Toro. That, along with the fact that it\u2019s dry and sunny in January and the next few months, means you can enjoy all the unique experiences and attractions Panama has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How this Top 3 list was made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The top 3 list was derived from a survey where we asked about their top destination for a particular month and region. From these results, we made each month a top 3 for North America, the Caribbean, Middle\/South America, Europe, and Asia (including the Middle East). Sometimes, we have combined several individual destinations from a single country into the country itself. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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