Debra Banerjee

Aligning with the values of the Jewish community, Panama’s motto is “For the Benefit of the World,” adopted after the Central American nation declared independence from Colombia in 1903. The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Women’s Philanthropy mission to Panama last September built on that ideal through a uniquely female lens.

When designer Nikki Levy, founder and creative director of Nikki Levy Interiors, was called upon to create a new home for Boca Raton clients in 2021, the challenge to surpass expectations was high. Three years earlier, Levy had designed a residence for the same clients. “The first house was one of the most perfect homes we’d ever done,” Levy says.

Imagine gentle ocean breezes lulling you to sleep in your floating home, and then waking up to an adventure in a remote corner of the globe. Dream vacation or lifestyle? For those who love cruising and have an incurable wanderlust and the freedom to roam, living at sea offers a rare appeal: unpack once; enjoy housekeeping, amenities and attentive service; and explore the world without logistical worries. Could living on a cruise ship be the passport to a happy retirement?