Islas Secas, a privately-owned archipelago of 16 small islands located in the Gulf of Chiriqui off Panama's Pacific coast provides a total island escape – amenities included – for the adventurous beachcomber. In pre-colonial times the main island, Cavada, was populated by an isolated Indian culture. Pottery shards and stone tools may still be found on the hillsides. Since that time, the islands have been more or less uninhabited, except for iguana, coati, tropical birds and scurrying land crabs. The ocean surrounding the islands is crystal clear and full of a variety of marine life.

Michael Klein, current president of Core Wealth and former CEO of eGroups, was introduced to these islands by his sister, Linda Klein. She was so impressed with the clear water and solitude that she introduced them to her brother, who promptly bought them to be enjoyed by his friends and family. Soon, Michael decided that he wanted to share this unique atmosphere with others; so he is offering to share this paradise with anyone wanting a unique, castaway experience.

The guest shelters are built on the largest island, Cavada. Instead of building the usual island cottages, Michael opted to assemble pre-fabricated casitas. Basically, these casitas are environmentally friendly, very elaborate semi-permanent tents set on a base of concrete. To ensure the atmosphere of an island getaway, only six of these casitas have been built. Windows encircle the structures in order to catch gentle ocean breezes. Wicker furniture, beds covered with quilts printed with swaying palm trees and a romantic functional mosquito net attached on the ceiling to drape romantically over the bed all rest on a floor painted the color of a ripe peach. Everything else is crisp white and in the ample bathrooms, showers are painted the colors of warm tropical flowers. The approach is sensuous and earthy. Michael thinks of them as akin to the Arabian pavilions of fable. What could be better on an island that was overlooked by the passage of time?

Your day on the island is exactly as you wish it to be. This is a place for someone who really wants to get away, which is the islands' largest draw. If you wish to be adventurous, the diving is truly spectacular and the sport fishing world class. The ocean waters have not been depleted from too much tourism and have not been over exploited. Snorkeling and kayaking are steps away from your door. Basically, there's NO ONE AROUND! There are NO FOOTPRINTS ON THE BEACHES. Wow. You may want to spend the day on nearby Pargo. This island is even more isolated than Cavada and you need the resort's launch to take you there. On this island, there are no other people in the world - only water, white sand beach, palm trees, and birds flying overhead. After a relaxing or adventurous day in the sun, every afternoon at five o'clock it is time to gather at La Terraza, a beachside terrace, for a refreshing drink and to mix with the other guests to exchange stories about the day's adventures.