An undeveloped oasis amongst Panama’s 1,000-strong archipelago, Dolphin Island is a convenient hop from Isla Bastimento and Isla Cólon. Island hopping in local “lanchas” (motorized wooden boats) is a charming facet of life in this pristine paradise. Neighboring islands are known for their world-class surf breaks, snorkeling with manta rays, festive nightlife (in Cólon), and more surfing, bat caves, jungle hiking, and beaches that kiss the rainforests on Isla Bastimento. Whether Dolphin Island welcomes paying guests or the personal variety, its swoon-worthy location will surely please those who want to unplug from the hustle of life to adventure seekers and eco-tourists determined to taste every flavor of what Panama offers. The Bocas del Toros are outside the hurricane zone, offering a year-round tropical escape within two hours of the continental US.