What makes Panama special?

No hurricanes or destructive earthquakes

Best place for Americans to retire or live abroad
  -International Living Magazine

Top 3 up-and-coming destinations for international home buying
  -CNNMoney.com

Home of the 2nd largest international banking center in the world next to Switzerland

 

Bocas Del Toro:

Bocas del Toro is located off the northeast coast of Panama on an island called Isla Colon (Colombus) named after Christopher Columbus on his final New World Voyage in 1502.  This small 24 sq. mile island has everthing one shall need:
  Good weather, warm and clear water for swimming and diving, great surf, abundance of wildlife, laid-back population in a democratic country with a sound economy, the use of U.S. currency and the English language, and a historic town with modern conveniences.

Weather:

Panama has a near perfect climate.

Yearly average temp.:  27oC / 82oF
Rainy Season:  May-Aug. / Nov. & Jan.
Dry Season:  Feb.-Apr. / Sept.-Oct.