Featuring Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Malta, Gozo, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and more…

Dear Reader,

To me, “Europe” is a stroll down a curving, cobbled street, a full moon casting dappled light through the trees. It’s a seat at a corner café where the coffee is strong and, eyes closed, my head fills with the click of heels, the grind of traffic, the disarming scent of expensive perfume…

To others, “Europe” is a tidy terra cotta cottage with periwinkle shutters. In the garden, tufts of lavender and rosemary nudge up against olive trees. The air is torrid under a noon sun, but the pool is shaded…the wines are good…and the food is always extraordinary…

Perhaps, for you, “Europe” is something else entirely…

A white-washed apartment that looks out to the cobalt Mediterranean, the glittering turquoise Adriatic, or the golden sands of the Black Sea…a centuries-old villa lost in the folds of a rolling, green landscape…an alpine retreat where snowy peaks tower over glistening blue lakes…a glamorous resort town where palm trees line a waterfront promenade…

Then again, maybe it’s a cottage deep in the storybook forests of Transylvania....or an apartment in the sophisticated port city of Barcelona...or a maison de village in the golden heartland of France. Can’t you just picture grapes ripening on the vines, fields full of waving sunflowers, and beech woods glimmering with the sapphire splash of bluebells?

Whatever you imagine when you think of Europe…imagine it now, more accessible--and more affordable--than you ever thought possible.

Gazing at Croatia coastline, it’s like you’ve been transported back 50 or 60 years, to the unspoiled European coastlines of classic movies...crystal blue waters, weathered clay tile roofs, picture perfect villages...

You see, hidden across Europe--even in the most sought-after, cosmopolitan locales--we have found values that will surprise you, like…

• A land of lemon groves, vineyards, and ancient chestnut woods…of fishing villages, stone-built watchtowers, and 8th-century churches. Here the air is perfumed with basil, oregano, rosemary…and the fresh scent of a salty sea. This is authentic Italy. And in this warm-weather enclave with its golden sand beach, you can own a small apartment in town for just $28,600, or a one-bedroom hideaway with garden and Mediterranean view for $59,000.

• Castles, cupolas, and watchtowers...mustached men playing trumpets....fiery dragons jostling for story space with music-loving frogs. We can point you toward an Eastern European city steeped in a thousand years of magic and alchemy...that’s rapidly becoming a tourist hotspot. It’s a worthy rival to Prague, but even so...you can still pick up a one-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom for $58,500. Or why not rent? A furnished one-bedroom apartment in this once-upon-a-time city can be yours for just $260 monthly.

• Portugal’s sunny “Silver Coast” is only now starting to attract attention from vacation and second-home buyers. On the very edge of western Europe, this unsung and very affordable region boasts glorious Atlantic beaches and quaint fishing villages...wheat-fields, vineyards, and cork oak forests...fortified castles and a host of towns rich in medieval architecture and tales of the Knights Templar. A mere $110,000 buys a well-maintained 913-square-foot apartment in a small town just three miles from the beach. For a little less, $104,000, you could own a neat whitewashed village house.

• Picture an island lifestyle where boats bob in an ancient stone harbor, villas are strung with bougainvillea, and a peacock sea sparkles in the sunshine. Although word about this stunning “Mediterranean as it used to be” country has got out in the past couple of years, you can still own a small house on one of its myriad lavender-and-rosemary-scented Adriatic islands for $65,000. Less than a mile from the sea, the house has an ocean view and comes with planning permission to build a second floor--estimated building costs are just $26,000.

• Enjoy beautiful golden beaches, excellent skiing, and low-cost living in one friendly country you may never have considered. In its most famous ski resort, just 400 meters from the ski lift and town square, new studios with mountain views start from as little as $32,500. Bulgaria was disappointed not to get short-listed for the 2014 Winter Olympics...but the good news for skiers is that vast amounts have already been spent to bring resorts up to the required Olympic standard. Prefer the beach? Prices for Black Sea studios in one up-and-coming new area start at around $47,000...and one-bedroom units can be had for $57,000.

• The Dordogne is quintessential rural France, a dream place to go shopping for a little maison de village or a honey-colored stone farmhouse with a steeply sloping roof of russet tiles. Everywhere is pastorally perfect, right down to the clouds of bright blue butterflies, the lines of fluffy ducklings paddling down river, and the shady walnut groves. Yet this region of crystalline rivers and fairytale castles is more affordable than you may think: a tidy two-bedroom townhouse with adjoining barn and outbuildings, all ready to move into, could be yours for $105,000. In another historic town with a castle, a charming four-bedroom home is offered at $99,000. 
  
  
• With Ireland’s average house price now topping an eye-watering $400,000, you may think the Emerald Isle is unaffordable. Thing is, city prices skew the picture wildly. In one unspoiled coastal county, you could buy a habitable three-bedroom detached cottage on a half-acre plot for way below the “the average”--$175,000 to be precise. You’ll find even cheaper--a small vacation bungalow is $149,000. You’re not compromising on scenic splendor either. This county has heathery mountains and over 400 miles of coastline. Toytown fishing ports give way to pristine beaches punctuated by cliffs and rocky promontories teeming with birdlife.

Beyond Lifestyle Opportunities…to Profits

Traditional farm houses and sparkling rivers...high hills and deep dales...stone towers, castles, and blazing scarlet fuchsias...dramatic coastline fretted into wide bays, secret coves, rocky headlands, and pristine golden beaches.

It’s not just lifestyle opportunities we’ve found. In lesser-known enclaves all across the continent--in nations and cities whose names barely register on most people’s radar screens--we’ve uncovered profit opportunities to excite any far-sighted global investor, like…

A fairytale region in one of our featured countries has significant growth potential. Developers from

South Carolina just announced a multi-million-euro project offering all the amenities of a world-class Colorado ski resort at a fraction of the price. The first international airport in a European ski resort is currently under construction here too. This means incredible real estate opportunities for those prepared to act. Starting at only $145 per square foot, condos and villas offer rustic, luxurious accommodation just minutes from skiing. In a nearby city, an established developer has begun construction of a small, private community offering fully-finished houses at just $81 per square foot.

A Mediterranean island nation where English is spoken...where crime is low, the weather wonderful, and property prices continue on a reliably upward trend. Budget airlines have recently started flying here, which always adds a fillip to local real estate markets. Plus a $300 million deal has just been struck to build an ICT media park where global ICT and media players will focus their European operations. “This initiative will definitely bring along another boost in the property market,” reports one local realtor contact. In one new development, three-bedroom apartments (for Europe, a generously sized 1,460 square feet) can be had for $177,000, while two-bedroom apartments are $135,000.

Lapped by a translucent aquamarine sea, this little jewel of a country is mesmerizing. Shadowed by towering mountains, its fishing villages come with red-tiled roofs and deep-green shutters. Enclosed by thick stone walls, small medieval towns are like treasure chests of a Venetian long-ago. Last year, the World Travel and Tourism Council cited it as the World’s “fastest growing travel and tourism economy.” Yet you’ll still uncover $59,500deals like this newly built apartment, 30 meters from the sea. It has one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and living area with terrace.

How do you choose between the watery beauty of Venice, the exuberance of Rome, or the astounding glories of Florence?

Every twist and turn of this nation’s maritime fringe serves up grandstand views of secret coves, little harbors, and calm turquoise waters...of medieval walled towns, vineyards, and orange-roofed fishing villages. Out in the Adriatic Sea, a galaxy of islands--1,185 of them, of which only 67 are inhabited--shimmer like a cache of emeralds. Nightingales sing, hillsides blaze with golden gorse, meadows are carpeted with wildflowers--and the good news is that you haven’t missed the boat. Prices remain tempting. You can still buy an attractive countryside home with small orchard and vineyard for $62,000--or a new one-bedroom unit with good rental potential in a popular tourist town for $94,000.

Or maybe you’d be more enticed by an Eastern European capital where property prices are poised to increase 100% in the next two years. This nation has just entered the EU and opportunity is abundant, not just in real estate, but for small businesses, too. With the local economy on the upswing, the resident population has more money than ever…foreigners are coming to invest, and the time is ripe to stake your claim. This is a city you’ll like, too, one of flower-filled gardens, proper city squares, and French-styled buildings with baroque domes and classic pillars. The current off-plan price for a 533-square-foot apartment in a high-end development with indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center is $71,000.

Bottom line:

1. We’ve pinpointed a whole host of destinations where you can enjoy whatever vision of Europe most enchants you…for a lot less than you ever thought possible.
2. Plus beyond that, we’ve identified good-value, up-and-coming locales where wise investors are getting a foothold now…positioning themselves for profits in the years to come.

This September 2-4, 2007 in Barcelona, Spain I’d like to tell you about all of them…Europe’s best opportunities for comfortable, safe, sophisticated living…and the continent’s smartest investment deals.

More On-the-Mark Intelligence in Three Days than
You Could Gather on Your Own in a Year

The French legend, Jacques Cousteau, esteemed biologist and oceanographer, once described Croatian waters as “the cleanest and clearest” in the world.

Over three power-packed days at our first-ever Live & Prosper in Europe Seminar, you’ll gain more insider know-how than you ever could in a year spent researching these European destinations on your own.

Whether you plan to live in Europe full-time, part-time, or are simply seeking profit potential, it’s your unparalleled chance to take full advantage of the hard-earned knowledge and in-the-trenches experience of those who have gone before you.

You see…we’ve invited a whole host of speakers----real estate agents from each locale we recommend, and well-respected authorities on global investing, taxation, wealth protection, privacy, and international law. Plus you’ll also hear from our own editorial staff, who has been investigating these destinations firsthand.

Not only that, but we’ve invited expatriates already living in many of the enclaves we’ll introduce you to. These folks are running businesses…building houses…enjoying a luxurious (and affordable) retirement…investing in Europe’s most lucrative havens.

They, too, will share the invaluable lessons they’ve learned--the kind of intelligence you can only gather if you’re on the ground.

The Smart Way to Hone in on Exactly
the Dream Opportunity You’ve Been Looking for

There are dozens of reasons why expats are attracted by the prospect of moving to Spain. Beaches…mountains…fabulous cities…cracking festivals. And, of course, guaranteed sunshine.

Europe is gracious. It’s stylish. It’s diverse. But, if you don’t know the right places to look--whether you’re interested in a full-time home or a passive investment--Europe can be incredibly expensive, too. And you could find yourself in a place that, in the end, is not at all what you expected.

Finding the ideal European property can be a time-consuming experience. Local laws, customs, and procedures, not to mention language barriers, can combine to create complex obstacles.

So we’ve put this program together not only to save you money in Europe…but to make sure you find the reality to be even better than what you imagined.

We’ll help you match your dream…and your needs…with the European opportunity that makes the most sense for you. Join us and our European Dream Team in Barcelona in September, and you’ll come away with…

• Our proven checklist to help you prioritize what it is you’re really looking for. Beachside retreat...mountain hideaway...big-city apartment...quiet farmhouse...we’ll help you define your wants and needs, and we’ll tell you the countries (indeed, the towns and villages) where you’ll find the best quality and value on everything from real estate to groceries.

• How to make money from Europe’s most undervalued real estate…and the top destinations right now for international property investment on the continent. Find out about emerging markets where you can buy property today and resell it within months for profits...where to find raw land likely to appreciate many times over in the coming years...and where to buy rental property that more than pays for itself...

• How to best manage your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money. You cannot evade taxes. And you cannot eliminate them altogether. But you can preserve more of your wealth for generations to come. Find out what basic building blocks you need to construct your own offshore presence. Our experts will outline the steps you need to take and the pitfalls you’ll want to avoid.

• A step-by-step guide to buying real estate in each of the nations we’ll introduce you to. Learn everything you need to know about purchasing property in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Ireland, Romania, Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria…and beyond…in straightforward, easy-to-understand terms. Buying in a foreign country can be intimidating, but we’ll make the process accessible and easy.

• Find out how to navigate each nation’s immigration requirements--some fall under EU regulations and others do not. We’ll talk about where you need a visa…and which visa you need. We know it can be hard to come by reliable information out there--but this September, we’ll give you the straight story.

• Practical legal questions invariably come up when you’re planning to invest or move to a foreign country--like what to do about your will, what to expect in your tax bill (and how to effectively manage it), how to form a corporation in any given locale, and more… This September, we’ll walk you, step-by-step, through your best options in each area so you know what to do and what pitfalls to avoid.

Enchanting, Dream Retreats Where You Can
Live Comfortably, Safely, Affordably…

Whether it’s a seaside retreat that beckons you…a rural hillside villa… a big-city apartment…or a mountain escape… you’ll be pleased with what you discover this September.

Whether it’s a seaside retreat that beckons you…a rural hillside villa…a big-city apartment…or a mountain escape…you’ll be pleased with what you discover this September.

We’ve put together what amounts to a definitive guide to Europe’s best opportunities. And we’re going to deliver it to you, in person, in Barcelona. From our excellent roster of well-connected and well-informed speakers, you’ll learn about--

• The nation where you can wake up each morning to a warm croissant and a cup of frothy hot coffee...purchase rich creamy brie, fresh from the farm...see the world’s greatest masterpieces displayed in a King’s palace...shop for a Hermes scarf…and stop for fresh-cut flowers on your way home--all in the same day. Yet here in Europe’s most-touristed country, we’ll show you where (and how) you can still find a pied-a-terre in the capital for $150,000.

• Listed by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world’s top ten most beautiful islands, this gem of a European retreat is surrounded by sapphire waters and gets 2,700 hours of sunshine per year. Here lavender and wild flowers bloom with abandon, and clutches of quaint towns and villages dot the landscape. Yet an exclusive development home on this exclusive island costs less than you might imagine. You could buy a 612-square-foot apartment here for a very reasonable $165,000. Given the current vogue for celebrity spotting, the rental potential is enormous.

• Beyond the busy resorts of Spain’s Costa del Sol lies a bewitching world where whitewashed villages cling like limpets to the hillsides. Think donkey-width passageways, old fashioned saddlery shops, shady plazas and geraniums spilling from wrought iron balconies. Small, ready-to-move-into village houses in the Axarquia area can still be picked up for under $100,000. And within an hour of the fabulous city of Granada, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you’ll find village homes for $77,000. The cost of living remains incredibly affordable--a couple can eat out in a nice restaurant for as little as $20, with wine.

• If you know where to look, you can still find homes in Italy’s Renaissance heartland for under $140,000. For example, a well-cared-for stone house with six rooms, terrace for outside dining area, and also a small “herb” garden. Price--$134,500. The area’s small towns offer a good selection of shops, bars, and restaurants and Florence is within an hour’s drive.

• And much, much more...

100% Returns in a Year…and Better

Although not virgin territory, Catalunya usually gets overlooked in the stampede to the southern Costas. Few people stumble across the exquisite harbor villages here. Tucked inside coves of rosy pink rocks, they're the Costa Brava's hidden gems.

Europe really is diverse. From Ireland’s green, rolling hills…to France’s singular capital…to Croatia’s striking Adriatic coast…you’ll find a variety of opportunity--both for comfortable, affordable living…and smart investment.

The truth is: even with the dollar weak against the euro, you’ll still find plenty of attractive deals on this continent--if you know where to look and how to buy strategically.

You'’ll find out where -- --and how -- this September when you hear from Lief Simon, editor of International Property Alert.

• He’ll profile his European picks--the undiscovered destinations where investors who get in now could profit handsomely. His track record is impressive. Just look at some of his European successes over the past five yearsBucharest, Romania 50% in only 5 months
• Paris, France 100% in 2 1/2 years (plus rental income). This is calculated at 100% because when he bought the dollar was strong and now the euro is strong.
• Costa del Sol, Spain 30% annualized growth over 2 years!
• County Waterford, Ireland 250% in 5 years!
  

This September, you’ll learn about the European destinations that Lief believes hold the most profit potential for you right now, in 2007.

Take Our Virtual Whistle-Stop Tour of Europe’s Smartest Opportunities for Overseas Living and Profit Hunting

You could be enjoying spectacular sweeping views over open countryside from your new European property.

Rest assured, you’ll come away from these three days in September with a truly comprehensive--and current--understanding of the best opportunities available to you in Europe today.

We like to think of this program as a sort of virtual whistle-stop tour of the European continent’s best offerings for comfortable living and profits.

Each of the nearly 30 speakers we’ve invited will give you a thoroughly up-to-date snap shot of his or her region of expertise, including current photos of the places we think make the most sense, and even pictures of actual properties on offer.

You’ll hear from a wide variety of experts, among them, for example: Rita Fryer and Barbara Wood of The Property Finders in Spain…their colleague Robert Pierce who has 20 years experience of living in Portugal...former U.S. Ambassador, Michael Ussery who is our Bulgaria expert…Iva Zaja, Special Projects Manager for Croatian Sun, a leading provider of property investment services in Croatia…Karim Rahemtulla, the Oxford Club’s options expert....

Plus our own Lief Simon....Steenie Harvey, IL’s roving Euro Editor...Maria Savage, manager of our Paris office…Leigh Fergus, editor of The European.

And that’s just the start of it…

The Ideal Home Base in the Heart of Barcelona

There’s something electric about port cities…and Barcelona is definitely high voltage. Spain’s spruced-up second city has a 24-hour lifestyle and is popular with Europeans for weekend breaks.

You’ll come away from this program in September feeling as if you’ve gotten a real insider’s take on Europe--the kind of experience you’d never get if you just showed up as a regular tourist. You’ll come away with a stack of business cards and a concrete plan of action.

Not only that, but you can count on this being both informative and enjoyable, too. If you’re traveling by yourself, please don’t hesitate to come. You’ll find you’re among like-minded attendees--interesting, entrepreneurial, well-traveled folks who share your interests.

We’re hosting this Live & Prosper in Europe Seminar in Barcelona...and with good reason. You see, there’s something really electric about port cities…and Spain’s second city is definitely high voltage. Don’t miss the chance to meander down Las Ramblas, a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard with bird sellers and all-night newsstands, a tiled mosaic by Miro, and the Gran Teatro del Liceu--an extraordinary 19th-century opera house. 

Or to sip Cava (Catalan champagne) in the Café de l’Opera; climb the mosaic towers of Gaudi’s temple to the Sagrada Familia; and wander the Bario Gotic’s twisty streets.

Our conference hotel is the stylish Gallery Hotel. Here you’re right in the heart of the city between the swish shops and galleries of Passeig de Gracia and the street theater of the Rambla de Catalunya. Nearby are art galleries and Barcelona’s famed cathedral, one of the best examples of gothic architecture in Europe.

Expect to be pampered. A four-star property, you’ll stay in comfort and enjoy amenities like a garden terrace and sauna, fitness center and solarium. The Gallery guestrooms have high-end charm--elegantly fitted marble bathrooms, mini hi-fis, and working space with Internet access.

You’ll find plenty of wonderful cafés to dine in…and the Catalan cuisine is not to be missed. Savory sauces made with tomatoes, garlic, and eggplant top the region’s renowned meat and fish. Bread is served not with butter, but rubbed with tomato, olive oil, garlic, and salt…appetizers are meals in and of themselves, served with olives, asparagus, anchovies…

Spanish wines are good value, grown under the warm sun to robust flavors. Catalan’s whites are usually considered better than the region’s reds…and the local specialty is cava--a refreshing bubbly you won’t want to leave without trying.

Don’t Delay in Reserving Your Place…to Gather All the Tools You Need to Live Your Dream in Europe… Now

Prague's Old Town is a bedazzlement of gilded statuary, Gothic spires, pastel-colored houses with russet roofs, and baroque palaces adorned with cherubs. Cross the Vltava River and you’re in the equally historic Castle district.

This comprehensive conference is regularly priced at just $1,595 per person. And if you’d like to bring your spouse or a guest, he or she can join you for a deeply discounted $895--that’s nearly half-price. 

Register on or before July 2, 2007, and you’re entitled to a $200 per-person discount, which means you pay just $1,395 and your spouse or guest pays just $695.

What’s more, if you’re a Lifetime Member of International Living or The Sovereign Society, or an Oxford Club Chairman’s Circle Member, you save an additional $150. Publisher’s Roundtable Members save an additional $200.

Please, don’t delay in reserving your place. I expect this to fill up quickly as it’s the first such event we’ve offered, and readers have been positively clamoring for it. I’d hate for you to miss out.

To reserve your place for our Live & Prosper in Europe Seminar, September 2-4, 2007, click below now or contact Patricia or Brigid, our Events Customer Service Representatives, today at tel. +1 866-381-8446 (USA & Canada toll-free) or +1 410-230-1243 or email: events@internationalliving.com.

Whether you have your heart set on a home overlooking a glistening sand beach…along a narrow, cobbled street…in the cool shadows of white-capped mountains…or under a brilliant island sun…we can show you how to get there.
 
In the European retreats we’ll introduce you to, you can live comfortably, safely, surprisingly affordably…

Join International Living’s editors and panel of experts in Barcelona this September, and in three power-packed days you’ll get all the practical tools and the country-specific know-how you need to improve your lifestyle forever…and enjoy a new life (and profits) in Europe…starting this year.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher, International Living
 
P.S. You could make it your mission to explore every nook-and-cranny in Europe on your own. It would be an enjoyable challenge--but also a time-consuming and expensive one.

And the thing is, we’ve already done the legwork for you.

Join us for three days this September and let us show you what we’ve found. Arm yourself with solid, reliable advice and gather the tried-and-true contacts we know who will treat you well--whether you’re looking to make an investment in Europe or even settle here full- or part-time.  

There’s no better way to save yourself time, money, and frustration…and jump-start your own European adventure. Living, investing, or retiring in Europe may seem like a far-off dream…but it needn’t be. Your European paradise really does exist…and this September in Barcelona, we’ll show you how to get there.

Click below now or call Patricia or Brigid, Conference Customer Service Liaisons, today to reserve your place: tel. +1 866-381-8446 (USA & Canada toll-free) or +1-410-230-1243 or email: events@internationalliving.com.

We’ll ensure you’re well connected by the time this conference comes to a close. You’ll meet and hear from the staff in our European offices and from a whole host of additional speakers--experts in everything from international real estate to offshore banking. Together they’ll deliver exactly the information you need to make informed decisions about the destinations that make the most sense for you. Among the excellent speakers we’ve invited-- Miranda Bothe from Paris Property Finders will speak about the property market both in Paris and other enticing areas of France. Paris Property Finders works exclusively on behalf of buyers to find their ideal pied-à-terre, investment or residential property in Paris. A Yale-educated lawyer, Miranda helps her clients understand the maze of legal requirements involved in the purchase process, in particular working to ensure that her clients understand how the French real estate system differs from their own so that they can structure their purchase to best avoid legal and financial pitfalls. Miranda will look at the past trends and future opportunities in the French real estate market. Without the multiple listing service that buyers are used to in the US, Miranda will share her secret to searching for and finding the right property to meet your personal and investment needs.  She’ll also explain the ins and outs of fractional ownership — also known as private co-ownership -- an exciting new concept in real estate that combines the enjoyment personal use of a luxury property with substantial rental income and solid capital gains returns. Brian O’Brien comes to us from Krakow Investments, a property consultancy firm concentrating on the Polish market.  Brian and his team are also property investors themselves, and have been actively investing in Poland since 2004. They have relationships with a number of Poland-based estate agencies, property consultants, etc. Plus they can  direct clients to top-end legal and tax advice in Poland as well as assisting them with financing. Relationships are in place to handle fit-out, letting, and property management. Brian’s client engagements vary from building renovation projects and “block” purchases to dealing with smaller investors looking to purchase one or two residential units.   Leigh Fergus, our Paris-based European editor (originally from Guildford, UK) has lived in France almost continuously since 1984, working as a translator, language trainer, and editor. In 2004, she headed a newspaper in the Dordogne for the growing English-speaking community in France and then resettled in her spiritual home, Paris. Leigh has been with IL since 2006 and continues to travel whenever she can, for pleasure and for her role as editor of our weekly e-letter The European. Rita Fryer, The Property Finders, Spain. American-born Rita Fryer spent nearly 20 years in the Hotel, Tourism, and Travel industry living and working in the UK, Brazil, U.S., the Maldives, and Italy. A tourism-marketing project brought her to Catalonia in 1988, and she fell in love with this beautiful part of Spain. In 1992 she founded Property Network International, and in 2003 met her business partner, Barbara Wood, who owned a property consultancy in Andalucia. Together they launched The Property Finders, which currently helps property buyers locate and purchase property in Andalucía, Catalonia (including Barcelona), Mallorca, Madrid, and further afield. In September she’ll pinpoint for you Spain’s undiscovered gems and give you the step-by-step formula for buying efficiently, safely, and profitably. Giambrone & Law have a dedicated Real Estate Department that specializes in advising overseas nationals on buying Italian property. Their lawyers are qualified as “Avvocato” in the Italian jurisdiction. Their bilingual, dually qualified team will manage all aspects of the conveyancing process on your behalf as well as negotiating the best possible price for your dream Italian home. Steenie Harvey, Correspondent in Europe, International Living. Based in Ireland, Steenie has been writing for International Living for more than a decade. These days, as IL’s “Roving Euro Editor,” she travels every month in search of attractive, affordable places across the continent to live and invest.  She’ll talk about the Mediterranean islands of Malta & Gozo and also her own adopted home--Ireland--highlighting the little-known destinations where you’ll find not only tremendous beauty, but good-value living, too. Susie Hollands, Bonapart Consulting. Scottish expatriate Susie Hollands is Bonapart Consulting’s founder and director. After University she headed for London, latterly working in the City of London as marketing director for the pioneering Internet gambling firm, Bluesq.com. A frequent visitor to Paris over the years, she dreamt of one day living there. Deciding to take a break from work she arrived in Paris in 2003 to work on various art projects, originally planning to stay for two months. Upon her arrival, Suzie realized there was a gap in the market for home search companies tailored to meet the needs of international professionals, so she launched Bonapart. The company specializes in traditional Paris properties, but also have the inside track on atelier d’artiste, lofts, and a keen eye for the extra-special Hôtel Particulier. And, if you have your heart set on a Château outside the city they work with experts in this specialist field. Gregory F. Lu, IMOINVEST International Real Estate. Mr. Lu specializes in advising foreigners interested in investing in France via secured and packaged real estate investment. Educated in business and law in Paris, as well as real estate finance and brokerage in theU.S., Mr. Lu used his hands-on experience in pension-fund investment, real estate development, and luxury real estate brokering throughout Europe and the U.S. to create the foundation for IMOINVEST. He has been lauded internationally for his extensive experience in real estate development and investment (shopping centers, residential/commercial buildings, and hotels) in the Baltic States and Russia. This includes site research, market and financial studies, construction, marketing, sales, and management. He’ll introduce you to opportunities in France and beyond. Tahminae Madani of France Home Finance will simplify the world of French mortgages. France Home Finance is an American, British, and French team of former consumer and commercial finance bankers. All have been through the French home buying process themselves. Having worked in the industry, they are experts in negotiating to get you the best possible terms and conditions for a classic mortgage, re-mortgage, leaseback or equity release mortgage. If you are considering moving to France permanently, buying a second home, or seeking profit opportunities, Tahiminea is here to explain how to get the best mortgage conditions with the least amount of hassle. Samuel H. Okoshken, Okoshken Law Firm. Sam Okoshken, a graduate of Brown University and NYU Law School, also obtained a Masters of Law in Taxation from NYU Law School. As a member of the New York Bar, he spent 2+ years with a medium size New York law firm as their sole tax associate, gaining a broad background in many areas of tax planning. Sam created his law practice in Paris in 1974, his clientele at that time drawn from the Paris expatriate community. Since then, he has become a member of the Paris Bar, and built up a prestigious clientele around the world. Services include income tax planning (U.S. and French) to estate planning for persons with international estates. Karim Rahemtulla will give us another angle on how to Prosper in Europe by detailing some Europe’s best stock opportunities. Dubbed a “market maven” by CNBC, he is one of the country’s top stock experts, as well as the Oxford Club’s options expert. In addition to founding two options trading services, The LEAPS Options Trader, and The Income Trader: A Covered Call Strategy, Karim Rahemtulla is the founder and host of one of the biggest options events in the country--the Agora Wealth Options Seminar. Educated in England, Canada and the U.S., Karim speaks several languages and  regularly scours the world for investment opportunities. He has traveled extensively to Asia, South America, and Europe during his career. In the mid 1990s as the editor of Taipan, Karim specialized in covering emerging markets ranging from Turkey to Argentina. He was in Asia during the onset of the Asian collapse of 1997 while attending the handover ceremonies transferring Hong Kong to China, and warned his readers to stay out of the region at the time. He and has recently returned from expeditions in China and India. Maria Savage, European Office. Maria Savage was born in Rifle, Colorado. She attended the University of San Francisco majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in European Studies and a minor in Theology. After college she moved to Paris, France to improve her French and explore Europe. She has travelled throughout Europe including England, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, and of course France. She has been living in Paris since January 2005 and has recently joined the IL staff to help jumpstart the European office.    Lief Simon, Editor, International Property Alert. Lief lives and works in Ireland, France, and the U.S. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Management from Thunderbird; has owned real estate in Europe, Central America, and North America; and has lived on five continents. He’ll talk this September about the pitfalls you’ll need to avoid when you invest in international real estate--his list could save you thousands of dollars and months of headaches. And he’ll give you his top picks for the smartest places in Europe to buy property today. These days, when stock-market returns can be unreliable, diversifying your portfolio to include international real estate may prove the smartest, most profitable, move you can make. Mr. Simon will detail how...and where...to do it. Michael Ussery, a former U.S. Ambassador, is now an international business developer who has served as an advisor to more than 60 major corporations and six foreign governments. He is a founder of eight companies and three non-profit organizations. Mr Ussery was appointed by President Reagan on December 22, 1988 to be U.S. Ambassador to Morocco. He was re-appointed by President Bush and remained at that post until January 1992. Our Bulgaria expert, Mr Ussery serves on the board of directors of Techno Concepts (NASDAQ), Safe Security, Dignity Products, Safi Apparel and the U.S. – Libya Chamber of Commerce. He is Commissioner of Vint Hill Economic Development Authority; co-founder and partner of InfoMed Bulgaria, Medica Bulgaria, Netcare Bulgaria, Balkan Land, and AIV Corporation. Previously he was co-founder and Advisory Chairman of the Romania Moldova Direct Fund. Companies he advises include General Dynamics, Philips Electronics, and The Washington Times. Patricia Westheimer, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, moved to Cascais, Portugal in 1991. “It was the best decision of my life,” she says. In Cascais, a sunny, seaside suburb of Lisbon, Patricia established a business teaching writing skills to international students and coaching them for university entrance examinations. In addition, she writes a bi-weekly column for Portugal’s largest English-language newspaper. She is the principal author of Scott Foresman’s Executive Writing Series. In addition, she wrote How to Write Complaint Letters that Work and The Perfect Memo (JIST Publications). Barbara Wood, The Property Finders, Spain. Barbara has loved all things Spanish since her student days in Madrid and was able to use her Spanish often in a 13-year career flying with British Airways. During this time she developed an interest in property as time off between flights allowed her to “do things up.” When she decided it was time to unpack her suitcase for the last time, she knew that she wanted to develop a career in real estate. With her fluent Spanish she was soon offered an opportunity to relocate to the Costa del Sol and has been involved in the Spanish property market ever since. Barbara arrived in Marbella in 1983 just as the first sustained property boom was getting under way. The experience gained during this time eventually led to her working for top estate agents, Knight Frank, setting up and managing their Costa del Sol office from 1990. She fully understands how the real estate market works in Spain and maintains that no client of The Property Finders is allowed to sign a contract unless it is absolutely in their best interests. Checking title deeds and documentation prior to short-listing a property is, in her view, one of the most important aspects of buying agents’ duties. Iva Zaja, Special Projects Manager, Croatiansun. The company operates from four locations--Dubrovnik, Split, Porec, and Zagreb, and these offices cover the most attractive areas from both a tourist and investment prospective. Croatiansun has built a large portfolio of properties throughout Croatia ranging from renovation projects through resale apartments and houses, new buildings and off-plan developments to luxury villas and unique homes. Croatiansun works with a network of international developers with a number of projects. Ms. Zaja will give an overview of the market, talk about how you go about buying real estate, and compare prices in various areas so you have a firm idea about what’s available and what constitutes good value. ** Speakers and schedule are subject to change.

Your Day-by-Day Conference Schedule

Saturday, September 1, 2007
8:00PM Optional Group Dinner at a local restaurant

Sunday, September 2, 2007
The conference begins with check-in from 12:00PM-1:00PM. We’ll have conference sessions from 2:00PM through the early evening and then break for a welcome cocktail reception so you have an opportunity to mingle with your fellow attendees.

Monday, September 3, 2007
A full day of conference events, including general sessions and special break-out workshops.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
A full day of conference events, including general sessions and special break-out workshops. We’ll close our seminar with a cocktail reception from 7:00PM to 8:00PM.

*Please note schedule times are approximate and are subject to change.

Price and Registration Details

International Living’s
Live & Prosper in Europe Seminar
September 2-4, 2007
Gallery Hotel  • Barcelona, Spain

PRICE: 1 person = $1,595 ; 2 people = $2,490
The conference runs from Sunday. September 2 through Tuesday  September 4 (the closing cocktail on September 4 runs until 8pm). It includes Seminar Sessions, a welcome cocktail reception, a closing cocktail reception, and morning and afternoon coffee breaks.

Book early and SAVE $200! If you reserve your place on or before July 2, 2007, you’re entitled to a $200 discount per person. (Sign up on or before July 2, 2007, and you pay just $1,395 for one person or $2,090 for two.)

Lifetime Members SAVE $150 in addition to the Early Bird Discount! If you’re a Lifetime Member of International Living or The Sovereign Society or an Oxford Club Chairman’s Circle Member, you save an additional $150 on this event. That means that you pay just $1,445 to attend (and your guest pays $895). If you sign up on or before July 2, 2007, you pay just $1,245  and your guest pays $695).

Publisher’s Roundtable Members SAVE $200  in addition to the Early Bird Discount! If you’re a Member of the Publisher’s Roundtable, you save $200 on this event. That means that you pay just $1,395 to attend (and your guest pays $895). If you sign up on or before July 2, 2007, you pay just $1,195 (and your guest pays $695).

World Club Members SAVE 50% in addition to the Early Bird Discount! If you’re a Member of the World Club, you save $798 on this event. That means that you pay just $797 to attend (and your guest pays $895). If you sign up on or before July 2, 2007, you pay just $597 (and your guest pays $695).

Discounted Hotel Rate: We’ve arranged for a special reduced room rate of €150 per night for a double room or €130 for single-occupancy, (plus VAT) at the Gallery Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, where the conference is being held. Buffet breakfast is €17/per person daily.

To reserve a room, please email Sara Belver at sbelver@galleryhoteles.com to get our group rate before July 2nd to ensure that you get our group rate.

Gallery Hotel; Rossello 249; 08008 Barcelona, SPAIN Phone: + 0034.93.415.95.11; Fax: + 00.34.93.415.91.84; Website: www.galleryhotel.com;

Payment information: In order to hold a reservation for the conference, full payment is due when you register. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and money orders. If you pay by credit card, it will appear on your statement as being paid to International Living. Make money orders payable to International Living, Attn: Patricia Goltry, 702 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

Air Travel and Travel Insurance: For all travel needs (including flight assistance and insurance), please contact your travel agency of choice. You should find a good selection of agencies in your local yellow pages.
You might also want to consider one of the many companies that specializes in online reservations and travel assistance. Some of the more popular ones include: www.orbitz.com, www.travelocity.com; and www.expedia.com.  We also suggest you sign up for free e-mail alerts from your preferred airlines, via their websites. There are also numerous websites offering free e-mail alerts highlighting regular specials for a wide range of airlines, such as www.travelzoo.com. Many of these websites offer tips for getting the best flights, such as being flexible with travel dates and airports if possible.

Cancellation policy: If you cancel on or before August 2, 2007, you will receive a full refund, less a $150 penalty per person. From August 3, 2007 through August 19, 2007, your payment less a $350 penalty will be given. On or after August 20, 2007, the conference fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please call, fax, or e-mail our offices immediately to avoid any unnecessary charges.

Protect your investment: We strongly suggest you protect your investment by purchasing trip-cancellation insurance.

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