Announcing--The world’s first in-country “Concierge Club”…with the world’s most luxurious, low-cost lifestyle…in the “World’s #1 Retirement Haven.”Welcome to Panama!
“ Paradise.” There is simply no better word to describe this lush, plush Caribbean country, honored by International Living as the “World’s #1 Retirement Haven”--for the fifth year in a row! From its gleaming skyscrapers to its sun-kissed beaches…from its verdant forests to its island resorts-Panama, in the words of Harpers Bazaar, is “the most beautiful retreat in the world”… Plus, it has become the Caribbean’s safest, soundest investment opportunity, with First-World luxuries at Third-World prices! Now, with exciting new Club Panama, you can have a full team of in-country, on-the-ground experts helping you find everything you want--and more--for less! Here’s how … Dear International Living Reader, I want to invite you to join me in a tropical paradise where you can gaze out over the emerald waters of the Caribbean Sea to watch sailboats bob on cascading waves… …where you can hike through the undergrowth of a dense rainforest as three-toed sloths patter through mangroves and multi-colored macaws swoop down from towering kapok trees … …where you can explore the 500-year-old ruins of the first Spanish city on the Pacific Coast and almost see in your mind’s eye the conquering conquistadors burying their gold as marauding pirates sack the land… …and where you can sip your espresso at an outdoor café in a thriving, modern metropolis with the gleaming towers of international banks rising up out of the ocean and the world’s finest restaurants inviting you to enjoy an exquisite cuisine. Plus, this tropical paradise also features a massive, trans-oceanic waterway rated as one of the engineering wonders of the modern world…and Central America’s most prosperous (and secure) economy where you can live like a prince on the wages of a pauper. Now, you probably think I am talking about Panama, don’t you?--the “World’s #1 Retirement Haven.” Well, you’re close. In fact, you’ve got the right latitude and longitude…the right breathtaking beauty and luxurious lifestyle… And, you’re even in the right country. But, the fact is: We haven’t even left Panama City, yet! Panama : “The most beautiful retreat in the world….”That’s right…the vast bounty, beauty, and economic opportunity, of Panama are so unlimited--and untapped--that the popular Moon travel guide handbook reports, “It’s hard to think of a single country on the planet that has so much to offer visitors, yet so few actual visitors.” From the infinite variety of Panama City to the emerald isles (and monster waves) of the Bocas del Toro archipelago…from the pristine beaches of Coronado to the cool highlands of Boquete and the legendary jungles of The Darien…Panama is, in the words of Harper’s Bazaar, “the most beautiful retreat in the world--and almost undiscovered.” When you add to that, Panama’s extraordinary pensionado program that cuts the cost of living by up to half--with no age restrictions…its more than 40 separate laws to protect foreign investments and assets…well, just about the only thing missing is you! And now, to make your visit (or stay!) in Panama even easier, more exciting--and more economical--International Living is proud to introduce the all-new in-country “concierge” service: Club Panama. Whether you’re coming to Panama to spend the time of your life--or a lifetime--Club Panama’s team of on-the-ground experts can tell you where to go and how to get there…how to double your fun--at half the price…and how to find Central America’s best bargains on a luxury apartment along Panama City’s fashionable Calle Uruguay, a farm-land finca in the rich plains of Golfo de Chiriqui, or a bargain-priced beachfront villa on the Isla Contadora. I’ll tell you more about Club Panama--and how you can take advantage of a special, limited-time, money-making introductory Charter Membership in just a minute. But, first, let me finish your whirlwind tour of this incredible country. Then, you can see for yourself why International Living just named Panama“The World’s #1 Retirement Haven”--for the fifth straight year! Your “Nickel Tour” of a First-World City With Third-World Prices …Panama offers you a rare mix of comfort, convenience--and financial incentives--nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the world. And when you consider it’s only a short jaunt from most U.S. cities, what I call the “ Panama Advantage” becomes all the more obvious. In fact, if you’re looking for a safe, secure place to visit, retire, buy up offshore properties (on the beach or in the mountains), or start a business, Panama should be at the very top of your Short List. And, perhaps the best part about it is that once you arrive in Panama, you can stand on any spot--look in any direction--and find the lifestyle you want, at a price you can afford. Let me show you what I mean, starting with my favorite neighborhood in Panama City and branching out across the country … Panama City--A ‘Cosmo-tropical” ParadiseFirst, I want you to step back and admire the skyscrapers--because you won’t see anything like them anywhere else in all of Central America. Panama City is New York south--way south. Its crenulated skyline bespeaks a first class metropolis with more than 100 banks representing 30 countries.
Now, maybe I’m partial because it’s where Club Panama has its offices, but for my money, there’s no betterplace to spend a lazy day sipping machiatos at a sidewalk café than Panama City’s quaint colonial neighborhood of Casco Viejo. Built in 1673--and named a UNESCO “World Heritage Site” in 1997--Casco Viejo is a unique blend of centuries-old French and Spanish homes with decorative wrought-iron balconies draped in vivid bougainvilleas. Throughout the week, Casco Viejo’s cobblestone streets are all a-bustle with eager-eyed children riding bikes and playing stickball, while their brightly clad mothers make their way to the local market. And weekend nights? Well, let’s just say: when the sun goes down, the streets light up. Suddenly, salsa and merengue echo from the doors of nightclubs, bars, and trendy restaurants. Surging crowds of revelers gaily dodge bumper-to-bumper Mercedes, BMW’s, and Range Rovers. And when the Teatro Nacional finishes its evening performance, hundreds more help turn the six square blocks of Casco Viejo into a carnaval extraordinario! So, how do you decide where to go and what to do in Casco Viejo--and in the rest of cosmopolite Panama City? Well, that’s where Club Panama comes in to help you out--whether you’re looking for the perfect place to live, a spectacular tourist attraction, or what’s “in” for a night out. For example, with a single call, e-mail, or visit to your Club Panama in-country consultant, you’ll learn all you need to know about…
Now, let’s move out and about, to … The Verdant Highlands… Panama’s #1 Retirement EdenLet me put it this way: If you liked Camelot--where “The rain may never fall till after sundown; By eight, the morning fog must disappear” --you’ll love Boquete. To me, it’s the high point of the highlands. Nestled on the slopes of Panama’s tallest mountain peak, Boquete is the town where spring reigns eternal. In tranquil, temperate Boquete, daytime temperatures rarely dip below 70 º F or rise above 80 º . And at night, while you sleep with the windows open, the cool night air gently descends to about 60 º. In fact, while air conditioners are virtually unheard of in Boquete, many of the homes come equipped with fireplaces. The mountains surrounding Boquete are blanketed with picturesque coffee, banana, mango, and palm groves. The Caldera River--accented by hot springs and waterfalls--runs through the middle of town, out to the sea. And if you scale the nearby peaks, you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as the verdant border of nearby Costa Rica. No wonder the May/June issue of Modern Retirement (a highly popular consumer magazine with more than 20 million readers) rated Boquete the fourth-best retirement destination in the world – and first in the Western Hemisphere. Here’s how the editors described this remarkable mountain oasis: “If you love tropical lushness and don’t need big city stimulation, this lively little community near the Costa Rican border may be calling your name. The town’s European and American expats appreciate the stable political scene, the mercifully modest cost of living (you’ll need about 25% less to live here than in a suburb in a medium-size U.S. city), the clean air, and the outdoorsy activities: river rafting, tennis, golf. Boquete is tucked into a fertile landscape of coffee plantations and orange groves where you can escape the heat of the lowlands.”
Boquete is one of those Garden of Eden getaways where people come to visit--and stay to live. Just in case you think you might become one of them, make sure to get your Club Panama in-country consultant to help you find bargains like these in and around this secluded Camelot:
It’s all waiting for you when you buy, rent, vacation, visit, or retire in beautiful, bountiful Boquete…in Panama’s Valley of the Flowers and Eternal Spring. Now, let’s test the waters … Panama ’s Pacific Beaches--A Private World of Pristine Beauty“Paradise is within an hour’s drive from Panama City.” That’s what I wrote in the highly popular Panama: The Owner’s Manual to describe the beaches on Panama’s Pacific coast. And, you know what? Now that I’ve visited those beaches many more times since writing those words, I have to tell you--I was right on target!
But, if you do decide to buy, take my advice and don’t jump at the first good bargain that comes your way. Your Club Panama consultant can help you find breathtaking properties--on or near the beach--still available within 10 miles of the Coronado Resort and “ Hamptons” community for unbelievably low prices like:
Great bargains? You bet! And keep in mind, your Club Panama in-country consultants are proven experts at making the best even better. So, let me give you just a few examples of how your Club Panama membership could save you thousands of dollars--and make you even more … Introducing Club Panama: Your Inside Source for Everything You Want--and More--for Less!I think you can see by now that Panama offers you a whole new world of exciting opportunities--for far less money than you ever even imagined possible. I’ve said before that Panama offers you first-rate luxuries at Third-World prices. And that’s why International Living named it the World’s #1 Global Retirement Haven for a record-setting fifth year in a row. And now, if you will, I want to “sweeten the pot” even more--by offering you a whole new way to access this whole new world of exciting opportunities. We call it Club Panama. And its sole purpose is to help you find everything you want--and more--for less, by giving you an inside, on-sight “concierge” to help meet your every need. Now, I know that’s saying a lot. And believe it or not, that’s actually an understatement. Let me explain… Your team of consultants at Club Panama is intimately involved with the most important aspects of day-to-day living. It’s their job to know everything about Panama--from how to dress to where to eat…from what to buy to when to sell…from when the rain clouds close over Volcan Baru to when the land rush opens on the Archipelago de las Perlas. In short, if you’re coming to Panama for a brief visit or a long-term stay…to nail down a deal or to set up housekeeping--your Club Panama team can help you save time and money from the moment you touch down. You can enjoy an airport transfer with 15% savings, you just sit back and enjoy the ride to your destination. As a Club Panama member, you’ll receive money-saving discounts at top hotels and resorts, like these:
Your Club Panama membership can save you up to 50% off first-class accommodations at more than a dozen top hotels and resorts throughout Panama. In fact, one stay alone could save you more than the cost of your Club Panama membership.
But, that’s just the beginning. Club Panama has put together a restaurant and entertainment package that can save you up to 20% on dining, tours, golf, and more, nationwide. Whether you’re dining on breaded coconut prawns at Limoncillo’s (my recommendation)…sipping sangria at Gaucho’s Steak House or charter fishing off the Bahia de Pinas…your Club Panama card is your ticket to great savings. And, yet, there’s more! For those seriously looking to live, invest, or retire in Panama, there is quite simply no better service for protecting your interests--and expanding your capital--than Club Panama. The Club’s experienced team of on-the-ground experts are expats themselves, living and working in Panama. So, they know how to help you get what you want--quickly and economically. They know whom to talk to and what to avoid. They know the ins and outs of daily life. And they know the all-important trends that can put you at the right place at the right time--when being ahead of the game can make the difference between squeaking by and scoring big. Let me give you two quick examples to show you what I mean--and believe me when I tell you: you can take them to the bank…
You can purchase a villa in Contadora high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, for a tenth of the price you’d expect to pay at other exclusive Caribbean retreats. As of this writing, the developer has only four houses left: A one-bedroom for $147,500; a pair of two-bedrooms for $175,000 and $195,000; and the last remaining three-bedroom villa for just $245,000. And, here’s the best part of all: As a member of Club Panama, not only can you get first call on new opportunities--you can take an additional 1.5% off of the regular price. That means you can save up to an additional $3,675--because Club membership has its privileges! Now, that’s enough to pay for your annual Club Panama membership for the next 24 years. And, we’re just getting started… How would you like to have a luxury condominium--or an elegant Mediterranean style villa--in a world-class city, with fine restaurants, European culture, and exciting nightlife right on your doorstep? And pay about half what you would in any similar locale? Welcome to the Tucan Country Club and Resort. Situated in Panama City, near the former Canal Zone, his self-contained, gated community, Tucan will feature two restaurants, bars, four tennis courts, a boutique shopping center, and a total fitness spa complete with steam rooms, a sauna, and a massage center. Plus, you’ll have free lifetime membership at Panama City’s only golf course--a plush championship course surrounded by a lush rainforest. By getting in early, you can still purchase a condo for under $200,000--and a resplendent villa for just $450,000. And, remember, with your 1.5% Club Panama discount, you save $6,750 right off the top (which, in Panama, is enough to have your own live-in maid for the next four years!) It’s clear, isn’t it? Whether you’re coming to Panama simply to enjoy the luxuriant lifestyle…looking for a retirement paradise…starting a business…or seeking Panama’s clear-cut advantages as an offshore assets haven--Club Panama is your inside source for everything you want--and more--for less! In just a minute, I’ll tell you how you can become a Club Panama Charter Member with a Special Introductory offer that can make you money--from day one. But, first, let me share with you why we at International Living consider Panama the world’s top retirement attraction… Panama ’s Pensionado Package--the #1 Advantage Of the World’s #1 Retirement Haven!Those who have been long-time members of International Living will immediately know what I mean when I say that, when it comes to being a “pensioner’s paradise,” Panama is quickly becoming the “New Costa Rica.” As good as Costa Rica’s pension plan was, Panama’s is even better. Panama is now offering “retirees” lower prices, less bureaucracy--and lifelong pensionado benefits that are guaranteed by law! Now, you may have noticed that I put the word “retirees” in quotes. And there’s a good reason for that--one that could soon mean thousands of dollars in your pocket. You see, Panama’s pensionado program is not age based. In fact, anyone over 18 can apply and qualify as a pensionado in Panama simply by showing evidence that you have a guaranteed pension income of just $500 a month ($600 for couples). And that pension can come from a government agency, or a private company. It’s just that simple. And sublime. Your Club Panama consultant can fill you in on all the remarkable details of Panama’s paradisiacal pensionado, but let me just hit some of the high points. As a qualified “retiree” in Panama, you are entitled to:
And much, much more! Plus, you are entitled to a one-time exemption from duties on any household goods you bring in (up to $10,000). And you receive an exemption on duties every two years on any car you import or purchase locally. Sound almost too good to be true? Well, actually, it’s almost too good not to be. You see, Panama understands that with the baby boomers looking for the good life south of the border, the more you give, the more of them you’ll get. And the more of them you get, the more they’ll spend. No wonder the New York Times recently wrote, “ Panama is the new Central American bargain where the U.S. dollar--the market currency--goes a long way. A former gas company executive spent a year and a half researching a retirement spot with his wife before settling on a 2.4-acre lot on a beach resort near Coronado. ‘We wanted a tropical place with an ocean view in a politically and economically stable country,’ he said. ‘ Panama just kept coming up.’” Now, I should add that one reason “Panama just kept coming up” for this and other expats, is that, in Panama,taxes just keep going down--along with just about every other risk to your hard-earned assets. Again, your Club Panama in-country consultants can guide you every step of the way. But let me just assure you that Panama is ideally suited for the offshore investor looking to enjoy the increasingly rare privilege of legally guaranteed financial privacy, strong asset protection, and no taxes--corporate or personal. Panama has been called “The Switzerland of Central America.” Now you know why. And you know how best to get in on the fully secure investments and returns. In two words: Club Panama. You Get the Latest, Up-to-Date Information-- From On-the-Ground, Inside Analysts!So there you have it--or, at least, you soon could! To my way of thinking, Panama is not merely “The Crossroads of the World.” In many ways, it’s “The World in Miniature.” Or, perhaps, I should add, “the best part of it.” In Panama City, you’ll find a cosmo-tropical paradise with 130 of the world’s most prestigious international banks…gleaming skyscrapers piercing the powder-blue sky…a plethora of five-star restaurants featuring the finest cuisines from throughout the world…and accommodations fit for a king gently interspersed amidst 300-year- old neighborhoods where quaint sidewalk cafés and open-air markets bespeak an earlier age. And throughout the entire country from north to south, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, you can luxuriate in year-round spring-like weather…pristine, white-sand beaches…crystal-clear turquoise waters…breathtaking landscapes…mountainsides covered with fragrant flowers and red-berried coffee groves as far as the eye can see…cascading waterfalls…and stone bridges over white-water rivers. Luxury…elegance…pastoral pleasures…and tropical fun in the sun…safety…security…and peace of mind--you’ll find them all in the country International Living has named the World’s #1 Retirement Haven for the fifth year in a row. Panama is truly a first-rate paradise, with Third-World prices. And that’s why I urge you not to miss out on your Special Introductory Charter Membership in Club Panama… your inside source for everything you want--and more--for less. As a member of Club Panama, you can be among the first to know about the latest retirement, real estate, and business opportunities--not just monthly or weekly, butevery day of the week. You’ll learn who’s buying and what’s selling…where the smart money’s going and when the best deals could be coming your way--all from Club Panama analysts fanned out across the country. That’s why I’m urging you to join me in taking advantage of this opportunity now. As a Club Panama Charter Member, you’ll also receive a $100 discount off of our exclusive “Live & Prosper in Panama Seminars” held at a top Panama City resort hotel every year. Hosted by our in-country experts, the Live & Prosper Seminars have gained a worldwide reputation for their no-nonsense, hands-on sessions and their down-to-earth tips on making money now. Plus, as a Club Panama Charter Member, you’ll receive regular updates about new discounts and special time-sensitive offers. I don’t want you to miss out on this remarkable first-time-ever opportunity. And I have a feeling that once you begin enjoying all of the advantages of a Club Panama Charter Membership, you’re going to want to visit Panama more and more often. And eventually you’re going to want to stay and see for yourself why we’ve named it IL’s #1 World Retirement Haven. So, let me add one more additional bonus. Frankly, I think it’s the best bonus of all, one that you’ll use time and again as you make Panama your own… Join Club Panama now, as an exclusive Charter Member, and I will also send you a coupon for a full 20% savings off the price of International Living’s “Panama: The Owners Manual.” Just updated at the end of 2005, this 117-page compendium contains thousands of valuable facts, figures, and insights unavailable in any other publication--and virtually impossible for the average layman to find on his or her own. You’ll see in a matter of minutes why it is consistently rated as IL’s most popular publication. Don’t Delay One More Minute…Join the Club now-- And Turn Panama into Profits and More!So, now, it’s up to you. It’s up to you to decide for yourself whether you want to continue the hurried, harried life north of the border…whether you want to spend the rest of your days sifting through bills…shoveling snow…and shuffling papers to pay your rising taxes … Or whether you want to join the thousands of others who have already “flown south” to enjoy the pampered life of a tropical paradise--in the “World’s #1 Retirement Haven.” As a Charter Member of Club Panama, you can have all of that--and more--at prices that could turn pocket change into a small fortune…and “making a living” into a life of luxury. Plus, as a Charter Member of Club Panama, you’ll be among the first to learn about new opportunities as they arise--from the quaint neighborhoods of Panama City to the cool highlands of beautiful, bountiful Boquete…from the secluded beaches of Bocas del Toro to the resort communities of Coronado. You’ll save up to 50% on travel, accommodation, and entertainment. And thousands of dollars on real estate deals that could easily make you tens of thousands more--some, in just a matter months. Now, if I told you that membership in such an exclusive Club--with personal services guaranteed--would cost you $500…$750…even $1,000,or more…you’d know a great bargain when you saw one, and close the deal before I changed my mind. But, I don’t want you to pay $1,000--half…or even quarter…that much … Join Club Panama now as a Charter Member--and you can have all of that, and more, for the limited-time, low price of just $148. That’s right: You get all of the benefits, perks, and privileges…the inside information and on-site assistance that can only come from a team of expert, on-the-ground consultants fanned out across the country, searching out the best bargains on your behalf, 24/7/365--for less than 50 cents a day! So, don’t delay one more moment. Click Here to become a member. Panama is the quintessential retirement haven. And now you can have it all at your beck and call as a Club Panama ultimate insider. I can’t wait to welcome you to paradise! Sincerely,
Kathleen Peddicord Publisher, International Living PS: In short, Club
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