A dripping wet surfer ambles past the cafe's outdoor terrace...you watch him with mild curiosity while sipping a fresh pina colada (made with fruit, not a syrupy mix). Feeling drowsy, you get up and plop yourself in a nearby hammock. In the distance, you can hear the waves crashing and faint reggae...you take one last look around before closing your eyes, appreciating the lush rainforest greenery, bikini-clad beachgoers, and aqua-blue and -green waters. As you drift to sleep, you think: "This is the Panama I envisioned". If your Panama plans call for clear blue waters and long stretches of sandy beaches, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of places to choose from. Discover them in this report.