International Living's
Live Overseas - Latin America Conference
April 27th to 29th, 2006

Make your dreams a reality…

Six Short Months from Now,
You Could Be Living Your Dream Life - In Latin America!

Please Join Us for a 72-Hour, Insider's Tour of Exciting Latin American Destinations Where You Can Live in Pampered Luxury for $2,100 a Month… Reduce Your Tax Burden… Own World-Class Property at 30 Cents on the Dollar… and, Simply Put, Make Your Dream a Reality…

 

International Living's
Live Overseas - Latin America Conference
April 27th to 29th, 2006

Fiesta Americana Hotel
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

With comprehensive information covering:
  • Panama
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Ecuador
  • Honduras
  • Argentina
  • Uruguay
  • Belize
And more…

Dear Reader,

Imagine lounging on your deck, a cocktail in hand, the quiet turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out before you…

Or picture yourself relaxing in a flower-filled courtyard of your colonial villa, where lavender bougainvillea tumbles over stucco walls and the sweet perfume of frangipani fills the air at dusk…

Maybe you dream, instead, of a mountain retreat where the air is spring like year-round, and you live amidst expansive, snow-capped peaks…

Or perhaps it's an elegant apartment you envision… with 20-foot ceilings and crown molding, where geraniums fill your window boxes and your days are busy with the cosmopolitan pleasures of big-city living…

“We’d been reading International Living for two years when we finally decided to take the plunge. In April 2004, we bought a small adobe casita on 2 acres… for $35,000... With a million-dollar view of the Andes and a retiree’s price tag, we knew we had found our second home.”
- Bob and Glenda Reed

"And to think that I paid less for this piece of property than I did for my car...and this I'll own forever! Our house - a 3,000-square-foot gem with a separate guest house, pool, outdoor living area, etc. - is the perfect place to entertain friends, gather with the family, or get away for some privacy. Really, it's a dream come true."
- Mark Ford

As an International Living subscriber, I’d spent a couple of years dreaming of a new life somewhere in Latin America… Since my partner had been in the hospitality business, we decided that running our own B&B was our best option… We enjoy our new lives tremendously and have no regrets. The pace is different in my new career. Last year, our occupancy rate was 95%.
- Murray Friedman

Whatever your dream, I guarantee it: In today’s Latin America, it can be yours… for pennies on the dollar.

In destinations like Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, Argentina, Belize, Ecuador, and many more hot spots south of the Rio Grande, you really can live "La Vida Buena" – with less stress, more freedom, and better living. And more often than not, it'll cost you a small fraction of what you pay to live back home.

Get the Inside Scoop from Expats Already Living in Latin America…

I'd like to invite you to join me at the Fiesta Americana Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from April 27th to April 29th, 2006, to find out exactly how you can take advantage of Latin America’s best opportunities.

Over three power-packed days at our Live Overseas - Latin America Conference, you'll pick up more insider intelligence and on-the-ground know-how than you ever could in years spent researching on your own.

That's because we invite not only institutional experts -- like offshore investment experts, real estate agents, and well-respected authorities on taxation, privacy, and international law -- but also our own editorial staff and the directors of our local offices in Latin America.

In other words, you hear from real-life expatriates in Latin America already doing what you're considering. They're running businesses… building houses… enjoying a luxurious (and affordable) retirement… investing in Latin America’s best havens… and more.

You'll not only benefit from their formal presentations, but you'll have a chance to meet with them casually, have a drink at the bar -- and "pick their brains" as it were.

"It was clear to me after meeting the speakers and staff of International Living that they are committed to providing the most accurate information available to them at the time. This is certainly a group of very well informed global thinkers."
- Ann F, Hazel Green, WI

That contact offers you invaluable networking opportunities and a chance to really get "the inside scoop" about everything from renovating a home… to shopping for groceries… to finding quality medical care… to getting young kids educated in Latin America.

The Ideal Way to Focus Your Search for
the Latin American Destination That's Right for You

We like to think of this program as a 72-hour, insider's tour of Latin America’s best destinations. It's the perfect way for you to focus your search for the place that's right for you and for the opportunities that best match your needs. 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 in Latin America where you'll find the best quality and values on everything from real estate to groceries.
  • A plain-English interpretation of property laws in Latin America. Far from straightforward, property laws are in some places open to creative interpretation… in others very cut and dry. Find out, in easy-to-understand terms, what you should do to stay out of trouble and protect your investment.
  • Ten things you should consider before you move to Latin America -- surefire ways to save yourself time, money, and hours of frustration later on....
  • How to make money from Latin America’s most undervalued real estate … and the top destinations right now for Latin American property investment. 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 reduce 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 in Latin America. Our experts will outline the steps you need to take and the pitfalls you’ll want to avoid.
  • Where to find the most profitable business opportunities in Latin America. From a country where an investment in tourism gets you 10 years tax-free… to a nation where forestry projects yield 15-20% per annum...we'll tell you about the best places to launch a business in Latin America... and give you on-the-ground insights about what works... and what doesn't.

 

Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions Provide Practical, Actionable Advice

This April, we’re including in our Live Overseas - Latin America Conference agenda a series of special Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions, 15-minute interludes designed to "cut to the chase" and answer the questions we hear again and again.

We'll focus on such issues as --

How to Find Your Dream Job in Latin America

Staying in Touch: Communicating From Latin America

How to Understand Latin American Real Estate Markets

How to Get a Mortgage in Latin America

Now, we know we can't tell you everything in the 15 minutes we'll devote to each topic. But that's OK, because we'll also provide you with a Special Report that corresponds to each Quick-Fire Bonus Session.

That means you'll have in-hand an in-depth discussion of each. These Special Reports, like the Quick-Fire Sessions themselves, are designed to be action-oriented. You'll find in each one not only practical advice from the field, but also names, numbers, email addresses, and more -- the hands-on resources you need to really make things happen.

Where You Can Live Better for Less… Diversify Your Portfolio… and Enjoy More Freedom, Safety, and Privacy…

Whether you're looking for a place in Latin America to reinvent yourself... a retreat you can enjoy a month or two a year... or a destination where you can put down full-time roots... you'll be pleased with what you discover this April. You'll learn about --

  • A glorious retreat just a couple of hours from the States where the weather lingers near 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, which means you can play golf January through December. Stores like Costco, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart stock familiar items at reasonable prices. Medical care is excellent… and a full check-up will run you just $30. Crime is nearly unheard of. And the pace of life is slow and gentle. For $120,000 you can enjoy a bright, two-bedroom house with a blossom-filled patio.
  • The country with the world’s best retirement program, which grants 25% off airfares… 15% off doctors' visits… discounts on groceries, and more. Not only that, but you needn’t even be retired. If you’re between 18 and 78, you can qualify… and you only need live there four months a year.
  • The best place in Latin America to run a tourist-related business. If your business qualifies, you pay no income taxes for up to 10 years, no property taxes for up to 10 years, and you can bring in (or buy locally) all the supplies you need, from furniture and boats to linens and cash registers, tax-free. Depending on the type of project, you can qualify with an investment of as little as $30,000.
  • An extraordinarily affordable, friendly, and beautiful community in South America where the weather is near-perfect year-round. Nestled in a green valley, you can pick up a 5-bedroom house on two-and-a-half irrigated acres planted with fruit trees. Here the mountain and valley views are stunning.

And much, much more...

Enjoy Puerto Vallarta’s Beaches, Shopping, Outdoor Dining…
Lively Entertainment, and More…

While most of your days will be spent in meetings, we've left some room in our busy schedule for you to explore and enjoy Puerto Vallarta.

As you may know, Puerto Vallarta was made famous when John Houston filmed Night of the Iguana here. It was made even more famous by the antics of the movie’s star, Richard Burton, and his love affair with Elizabeth Taylor.

Here’s what the press is saying about living and retiring in Latin America:

“Come January, baby boomers will start hitting 60 at the rate of more than 4 million annually, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These adventurous, healthy seniors envision a retirement well beyond the stereotypical rocking chair. Lured by a more affordable cost of living as well as balmy temperatures, some are looking to extend their roots south of the border.” - Albuquerque Journal

“While the United States typically is seen as a magnet for young migrants seeking opportunity, Latin America could become increasingly popular for Americans as an attractive region to retire. Part of the reason is lifestyle -- beaches, warm weather -- but economics also plays a role. Many of the more than 70 million baby boomers nearing retirement age haven't saved enough money for a comfortable retirement in the United States, but they might be able to live better south of the border.” - St. Louis Post Dispatch

“When the first wave of 77 million baby boomers hits retirement in 2011, Central American countries may lure many Americans away with their impressive incentives. Panama, Honduras, Belize and Nicaragua are among the nations offering retirees tax-free relocation services and discounted health-care benefits.” - Pool and Spa News

They both fell in love with Puerto Vallarta and bought homes here, in keeping with this romantic theme. we selected the romantic Fiesta Americana Hotel.

Located just ten minutes from the airport and 7 miles from the charming cobblestone streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta, the Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta offers a myriad of activities even for the most selective world traveler.

Here you can treat yourself and your partner to a relaxing getaway on the beach for a holiday you’ll remember for years to come.

The Fiesta Americana’s three-story, thatched palapa lobby is a landmark in Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone – and is less than 5 km from the famed Malecón oceanside walkway in downtown Puerto Vallarta.

From the moment you enter the Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta - a first-class oceanfront resort hotel perfectly located on a wide stretch of beach, you will begin to relax as you are surrounded by lush tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls.

The Fiesta Americana staff prides themselves on customer care in the world class setting of the Sierra Madre Mountains creating a truly first class Mexican experience.

During your stay, you can dine at one of the hotel's three restaurants to taste catch of the day or some of Mexico's finest traditional dishes while watching a beautiful sunset over the Bay of Banderas.

Appetizers and cocktails are available at the snack shop and three bars, including a swim-up bar. The resort has two pools, extensive beach facilities, and water sports are available.

The only thing limiting your activities is your imagination. Puerto Vallarta offers many things to see and do, but you can enjoy excellent shopping and other entertainment without ever leaving the comfort of the resort.

As a conference attendee, you can take advantage of fantastic group rates. Rooms are only $110 a night (plus tax and $3.50 housekeeper gratuity per day. Breakfast not included).

We have negotiated for the hotel to allow our attendees to take advantage of the discounted rate from April 22nd to May 3rd to accommodate your needs (based on availability).

To reserve a room, call the hotel directly at 1-800-343-7821. To take advantage of the special discount, be sure to identify yourself as an International Living Live Overseas - Latin America Conference attendee.

Alternatively you can reserve online.

Be sure to enter group promotional code GC5UV@FAV.


(To see more of the hotel, visit their site here)

72 Hours from Dream to Reality

I encourage you to come to this conference with your idea of the perfect locale in mind -- that mythic haven you muse about -- and let our speakers help you match that dream to a place that really exists.

Many of our contributing editors and in-country representatives will be on hand in Puerto Vallarta, among them Brandon Clogston in town from Panama, Dan Prescher and Suzan Haskins from Mexico, Joe Rosko from Nicaragua, Ron and Janine Goben from Honduras, and many more experts on Latin America.

From them you’ll gain invaluable on-the-ground insights about everything from the actual cost of day-to-day life to the trick to getting your belongings into Latin American countries - duty-free. Find out what brought them to their adopted homes (and the nearby countries they report on)… and discover what they like (and dislike) about each.

And that's just the beginning. We've also invited a whole host of additional speakers, including expatriate entrepreneurs in Latin America who will talk about what businesses they have underway, the unique challenges they face, and the lessons they've learned.

On the roster, too, are real estate agents and developers from some of our favorite Latin American countries as well as local attorneys. They'll detail for you the ins and outs of buying property and the various ways to get residency and citizenship in the countries in Latin America we believe make the most sense.

Where Real Estate Offers a Hedge against U.S. Markets

You know, beyond the attraction of comfortable, good-value living, many of the Latin American nations we'll profile make sense, too, as places to invest for profit outside the U.S. markets.

Adding international real estate to your investment portfolio is an excellent way to diversify your holdings… and a hedge against a sour economy at home.

The Top 10 Reasons To Live, Retire, and Start a New Business in Latin America

1. Affordable Cost of Living. In Latin America, it’s possible to live like royalty on $14 a day… own an exotic beachfront getaway for $35,000… buy a romantic pied-a-terre for under $60,000… enjoy fine restaurant dining for $7 per person… employ a maid or gardener for $2 a day… and buy comprehensive health insurance for $20 per month…

2. Close to Home. Just 2.5 hours from airline hubs like Miami, Dallas, Houston and LA. Deeply discounted airfares are increasingly common. You can be relaxing in Mexico, Central America, or South American in no time at all… affordably.

3. Comfortable Year-Round Weather. You’ll enjoy springlike temperatures year-round in one destination we’ll tell you about. You can find a climate (and geography) remarkably similar Southern California’s Pacific Coast. If you love a tropical climate, an alpine climate, or a place with four comfortable seasons, you can find it in Latin America.

4. Profitable Businesses Opportunities. Imagine starting your own B&B, dive shop, or seafood restaurant… and not paying any taxes FOR UP TO 10 YEARS! We’ll tell you about a country where you can do just that… plus many Latin American countries are eager to roll out the red carpet for you – offering you all kinds of money-saving incentives when you start your own business.

5. Friendly People. Latin Americans will quickly welcome you with open arms and ear-to-ear smiles. They’re very warm, friendly and famously passionate. Natives enjoy social conversation – especially with visitors. It’s easy to make new friends – even with limited Spanish skills.

6. Access to 21st Century Amenities. If you want to live under a thatched-roof - “Gilligan’s Island” style, you can. But you don’t have to live that way. We’ll show you places where you’ll have immediate access to amenities such as wireless internet access, satellite television, good drinking water, easy and affordable mobile phone coverage, and all the comforts of home like air conditioning, washers and dryers, maid service, gardening service, and much, much more…

7. Stable Governments. Nowhere in the world is the political transformation and expansion of democracy better exemplified than in Latin America. Latin America’s economic prospects and relations with the rest of the world have changed positively in an astonishingly short time – leading to an influx of travelers, investors, and residents from abroad.

8. Learn a New Language. Although many of the residents in Latin America now speak English, learning Spanish is affordable, easy, and helpful. You can even take private, one-on-one lessons for a fraction of the price you’d pay back home. You can study Spanish with native speakers for $300 a week or less – including room and board.

9. Attractive Retirement and Tax Incentives. Enjoy substantial savings on everything from mortgage rates to utility bills in a country that’s inexpensive to begin with. And if you're looking for a private, offshore bank account, a tax-free corporation, a trust, or other offshore structures, Latin America is one of the few regions in the world worth considering right now.

10. Amazing Opportunities for Adventure Travel. When it comes to the adventure travel, Latin America stands on its own: The untamed jungles of Nicaragua… the tropical Pearl Islands of Panama… the tranquil beaches of Roatan, Honduras… the towering fjords of southern Argentina… the majestic volcanoes of Ecuador… the Mayan Pyramids of Mexico… and much, much more. You’ll never run out of places to discover and explore in Latin America.

Identify the right market at the right time, and you could see it appreciate 800% or more in as little as three to five years. This April we'll show you where and how to do it.

You'll hear from Lief Simon, editor of Global Real Estate Investor, who will profile his picks -- the undiscovered destinations where investors who get in early could profit handsomely.

For instance, there's a Latin American nation where you can buy excellent-quality property for 30 cents on the dollar… which translates to land where you can build your dream home for less than $10,000 an acre (that's in a gated community with a clubhouse, pool, polo field, and more) or an elegant apartment in a good neighborhood of a cosmopolitan city for as little as $62,000.

In "the Costa Rica of this Decade," political, economic, and social stability has put the nation on the fast-track to First World status. En route, however, there's money to be made on coastal property and colonial-era homes -- if you buy now, before the place is "discovered."

This April not only will you hear about the Latin American destinations that hold the most profit potential right now, but Lief will also talk about what it is you look for in a country when you're weighing the probability that property prices will go up. Find out what indicators to watch and what warning signs should spell caution.

Learn How to Use Latin American Destinations to Protect Your
Personal Privacy and Financial Freedom

For many -- perhaps you included -- this interest in living and investing in Latin America is driven, more than anything else, by an urge to escape. As you know, in the months following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., Congress hastily passed several laws that significantly curb personal privacy and financial freedom.

But by taking advantage of certain offshore opportunities, you can reclaim some measure of privacy and better protect your hard-earned assets and investments.

To help you do so, we've invited several "offshore" experts to speak to you, among them Robert Bauman, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and editor of The Sovereign Society Offshore A-Letter and Larry Grossman, Managing Director of Sovereign International Asset Management, LLC and Peter Zipper with the Anglo-Irish Bank.

From them you'll learn what to look for in an offshore jurisdiction and get an up-to-date report on the ones worth considering today. Plus they'll outline for you some of the most effective, legal ways to use offshore structures -- including how to take your IRA or pension plan offshore.

You Gain a Truly Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Picture
of Latin America’s Best Opportunities

Rest assured, you'll come away from these three days with a truly comprehensive -- and current -- understanding of the best opportunities available to you in Latin America.

When they take the floor, our presenters won't just rely on last year's notes. They'll present up-to-date slide shows about each place we recommend, which means you'll see current photos of the Latin American regions we think make the most sense as well as pictures of actual properties.

Plus we'll hand each attendee a comprehensive Country Profile of every destination our speakers focus on. Each one of these printed reports is prepared within 10 days of the conference and contains exactly the kind of practical information you'll want to know if you're considering relocating or investing in a country, including a representative selection of real estate listings.

Taken together, these Country Profiles (nearly 100 pages of on-the-ground intelligence) provide an extraordinary resource. It's like a detailed, printed handbook to the world's best opportunities -- something you can refer to again and again. These Country Profiles, which represent a $1,000 value, are not available anywhere else. You simply cannot buy them. Yet they are yours, free, when you attend our upcoming Live in Latin America Conference, from April 27th to 29th, 2006.

Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions Answer Your Most Pressing Questions

That's not all. For this April program we'll also include, scattered throughout the three days, a series of special Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions, 15-minute sessions designed to answer some of the questions we've heard most frequently over the years.

We'll hone in on issues like --

How to Find Your Dream Job in Latin America

Staying in Touch: Communicating From Latin America

How to Understand the Latin American Real Estate Market

How to Get a Mortgage in Latin America

With each Quick-Fire Bonus Session you'll also receive a corresponding Special Report. Each one offers not only a thorough discussion of the subject at hand and useful advice from the field, but also the practical resources you need to take action.

You'll find inside names, phone numbers, email addresses, step-by-step instructions… exactly what you need to follow-up on what you've learned so you're able, immediately, to start transforming your dream into reality.

"As soon as Kathleen approached the podium to introduce "the team" I knew I had made the right decision to attend this conference. The plans I came with changed - changed for the better, because I have more to work with. Now our approach can be more direct - focused, with very specific goals to achieve."
- John D, Sunset Hills, MO

FREE BONUS REPORTS FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

You’ll receive a comprehensive Country Profile of every Latin American destination our speakers focus on. Each report is prepared within 10 days of the conference and contains exactly the kind of practical information you'll want to know if you're considering relocating or investing in a country, including a representative selection of real estate listings.

Taken together, these Country Profiles (nearly 100 pages of on-the-ground intelligence) provide an extraordinary resource. It's like a detailed, printed handbook to Latin America’s best opportunities -- something you can refer to again and again. These Country Profiles, which represent a $1,000 value, are not available anywhere else. You simply cannot buy them. Yet they are yours, free, when you attend our upcoming Live Overseas - Latin America Conference.

You’ll also receive our “Things To Do Before You Take The Leap” Live Overseas in Latin America Checklist - a step-by-step concise guide on the practicalities of moving to Latin America.

You will also have PowerPoint presentations from the Conference sent to you for your reference.

More On-the-Ground Intelligence than You Could
Ever Hope to Track Down on Your Own…

Perhaps the most important advantage you gain by attending the Live Overseas - Latin America Conference this year is that in just three days, you'll learn about an extraordinary number of opportunities available to you all over Latin America. If you were to go trekking in search of them on your own, you'd be at it for months... years, more likely.

But for 25 years, our staff has been doing that legwork - on your behalf. This conference in April is your chance to benefit from the enormous stockpile of knowledge and perspective we've gathered.

In addition to the meetings and the Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions, you'll also gain entrance to our Exhibit Hall of invited sponsors -- real estate agents, bankers, and others -- who will be on hand to tell you about their services and help round-out your understanding not only of each destination in Latin America, but of the resources available to you as you consider internationalizing your life and your portfolio.

You’ll Have Fun Learning As Well…

What's more, I guarantee this will prove an enjoyable social event. We've arranged for two cocktail parties – and a Lifetime and Roundtable Members special event - so you'll have an opportunity to rub elbows in a casual environment with your fellow participants and speakers.

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. You'd be amazed at the number of friendships -- and even business partnerships -- that have sprung up among attendees of this conference in past years.

We'll be organizing some informal social events, too -- making sure folks are headed to dinner together and suggesting some activities you might like to do while you're in Puerto Vallarta.

That’s why the Live Overseas - Latin America Conference promises to be not only a life-changing event, but also an enjoyable and fun getaway.

Meet our Panel of Experts and Expats

Meet the Experts You'll Hear from in Puerto Vallarta

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 field 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 an informed decision about the Latin American destinations that make the most sense for your situation. Among the excellent speakers you'll meet and hear from are --

Kathleen Peddicord, Editor and Publisher, International Living. Ms. Peddicord speaks and writes often on the topics of investing in real estate in foreign markets and living and retiring abroad. She has appeared, speaking on these subjects, on numerous radio and TV programs, including a guest spot on Regis and Kathy Lee, and has edited many books and reports on how to live, invest, or retire in another country. She'll profile her top picks in Latin America for investment, retirement, or a romantic hideaway. Find out where the smartest real estate deals are...the countries in Latin America with the best retirement-incentive programs... the places that offer the most business opportunities... and more. Plus, find out what 16 questions you should ask yourself before you move to Latin America... and the 10 things you'll want to prioritize before you choose your retirement haven.

Lief Simon, Editor, Global Real Estate Investor. Mr. Simon lives and works in Paris and the United States. 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 about the pitfalls you'll need to avoid when you invest in Latin American real estate -- his list could save you thousands of dollars and months of headaches. And he'll give you his top three picks for the smartest places in Latin America 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.

Gary Scott, is a Global Economist, Publisher, and International Investment and Business Advisor. Mr. Scott writes a daily investment and business magazine and international investment letter and is also co-owner of Natural Awakenings - the largest circulation healthy living magazine reaching over a million readers a month. Gary began his career in international investment and banking. After serving as director of an international mutual fund, bank, and insurance company, he returned to writing and publishing and has to his credit 22 books on international investing and business. His talk will focus on International Business and "Seven Secrets for Making Money Abroad" while his workshop covers "How to Turn International Travel and Living into Wealth." He'll give you seven money-making secrets you can't afford to ignore.

Robert E. Bauman, Legal Counsel, The Sovereign Society and a former U.S. Congressman. Mr. Bauman is the author of The Passport Book: The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency, Dual Citizenship, and Second Passports as well as a host of other books and articles. He will paint a picture of the current offshore landscape, giving you his top three picks for the safest places in Latin America to protect your assets and your privacy in 2006 and beyond. Plus he'll walk you, step-by-step, down the most prudent path to follow as you "go offshore," pointing out potential pitfalls and legal signposts.

Joseph Rosko, Manager, International Living's office in Nicaragua. Joseph, originally from Philadelphia, USA, moved to Granada, Nicaragua early this year to nourish his love of Latin culture. From Joseph, you'll learn about some of the best opportunities you'll come across - Pacific Coast property deals that can't be beat, an affordable cost of living, and a rare beauty and variety in landscape that gives this country undeniable beauty.

Ron and Janine Goben, Managers, International Living's office in Honduras. From the Goben's, you'll learn about the last frontier in the Caribbean -- English-speaking islands where real estate costs a fraction of what you'd pay in a places like St. John, The Cayman Islands, or Bermuda. Ron and Janine have lived in the Bay Islands of Honduras since 1998, leaving the stress of the corporate world and the increasing population of Colorado behind.

Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher have been exploring and researching lifestyle and investment opportunities in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico on behalf of International Living for more than three years now. To ensure firsthand information they spent nearly three months on the road in Mexico before deciding to make their home in the country's Colonial Heartland where the weather is perfect year-around (really!) and there are so many cultural activities that finding a free spot on their calendar is rare. Suzan and Dan continue to travel throughout Mexico, scoping out up-and-coming hot spots that offer new opportunities and reporting on tried-and-true locations where property prices are appreciating rapidly. To share their experiences, and to inform others about how to safely and securely buy Mexican leisure, investment or retirement property, they developed www.MexicoInsider.com. During their presentation, they'll tell you where it's possible to live like royalty for $2,100 a month.

Brandon Clogston, Editor – Panama Insider. Brandon was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. He has lived and worked in three countries and first contributed to International Living by assisting in the Mexico International Living and Mexico Insider offices. Brandon has worked as editor of an Omaha alternative newspaper and also as an English as a Foreign Language Instructor. As editor of Panama Insider, he focuses on issues pertaining to retirement and relocation, investment, offshore banking and travel in Panama.

Mr. Clogston will give you seven persuasive reasons why living and investing in Panama makes so much sense. Find out how banking there can help ensure your financial privacy and help reduce your tax burden... why benefits like discounts on airfare and doctor's visits make Panama's retiree program the best in Latin America...where to get terrific values on drop-dead-gorgeous real estate (like a mountain-valley home for less than $100,000)...

Larry Grossman, Managing Director, Sovereign International Asset Management LLC. A Certified Financial Planner, Mr. Grossman is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst—one of only about 1,500 in the United States. From him you'll learn the ins-and-outs of his Retirement Plan Protection Program, which can mean bigger profits from your retirement savings and a safer retirement income... this might well be the most prudent means available to you for protecting your hard-earned wealth.

Rainelda Mata-Kelly, L.L.M. Lawyer, Commercial & Shipping Law, Law Offices of Rainelda Mata-Kelly. With a Master's Degree in Law from Cornell University Law School and more than 20 years of legal experience behind her, Panama-based Mata-Kelly is ideally suited to answer your questions about the nuts-and-bolts of real-estate transactions, immigration, and work permits, as well as business-related issues like contract, labor, and tax matters. She'll outline for you the how-to's of becoming a "retiree" in Panama -- it's not a complicated process, but it is bureaucratic. She'll tell you exactly what you need to do to take advantage of the benefits offered by Latin America 's best retiree-incentive program.

Turalu Brady Murdock, Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company. Ms. Murdock works in the Caribbean/Latin America Division of First American, based in South Florida, which provides residential, commercial, and homebuilder title services from Mexico to Chile and throughout the islands of the Caribbean. She'll discuss how... and why... you should guarantee your investment overseas and outline the steps you should take to do it. Getting title insurance on your property -- particularly in young real estate markets where title disputes are often common -- is a prudent way to ensure that you know what you're buying... that what you're buying is a "saleable" piece of property... and that in the event of a future title challenge, you've got somebody at your disposal who will look after your interests.

Michael Cobb, President, Gran Pacifica, Nicaragua. Gran Pacifica Resort sits on 3.5 miles of Pacific beachfront due west of Managua , Nicaragua. There, a 250-room resort hotel is in the planning stages along with 27 holes of golf and associated amenities. A real estate development will accompany the project. There owners and renters will be able to take advantage of the resort's facilities. Mr. Cobb will talk about how you can take advantage of investment opportunities here.

Susannah Elmore, Istana Properties, Panama. Ms. Elmore, a native of Texas, will introduce you to ecologically-sound living and investment opportunities in Panama. Istana Properties develops and manages eco-communities and exclusive retreats that protect and enhance the natural environment. Imagine a private, upscale enclave with first class amenities, just steps away from a pristine beach complemented by spectacular custom homes situated on oceanfront lots. Ms. Elmore will introduce you to one of Panama 's premier opportunities, where good living costs a fraction of what you'd pay in the States.

Lee Harrison, Contributing Editor, International Living, Cuenca, Ecuador. Mr. Harrison enjoyed a 30-year career in the US electric power industry in many diverse locations. After 12 years with Bechtel Power Corporation, he moved to Exelon Generation (one of the nation’s largest power generators), where he ultimately served as a director. Taking advantage of an early retirement offering, he retired in 2001 at age 49, sold off most of his worldly possessions, and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador. He now spends his time as a Contributing Editor for International Living, and frequently contributes to Hoy, a Spanish-language newspaper based in Quito, Ecuador. He'll speak this April about opportunities for affordable living and investing in Ecuador and Uruguay.

Paul and Maria Reynolds, JR Reynolds Propiedades, Argentina. Both Paul and Maria have extensive experience in finance and real estate in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and in Argentina. JR Reynolds has provided expatriate real estate-related services for over 35 years. Their 60 team members are internationally trained and are 100% bilingual (Spanish and English). Reynolds Propiedades provides full relocation services to all incoming and outbound expatriates. Reynolds Propiedades has four offices: two in the Northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, one in the Recoleta district in downtown Buenos Aires, and one in Punta del Este, Uruguay. They also have a strong presence in the lakes district in Patagonia, covering Bariloche, Villa La Angostura and San Martin de los Andes. They'll talk about what makes Argentina such a strong buy right now and where, in particular, you'll find the best deals.

Robert G. Kroesen, United Nature. Mr. Kroesen is a Panamanian of Dutch origin. He lived for many years in the United States where he obtained his marketing degree and worked as a consultant with a marketing research firm. He later returned to Panama and has for several years advised companies and several Panama law firms on their global marketing and public Relations strategies. He also became involved in one of the largest reforestation projects in Panama and together with some of the most important legal firms and consultants around the world is advising individuals on forestry programs and its residence/citizenship possibilities.

*Speakers and topics subject to change.

Your Day-By-Day Schedule at a Glance

April 26th, 2006 – optional registration from 6:00PM-7:00PM for you to pick up your name badge and welcome kit.

April 27th, 2006
The conference begins with registration from 7:00AM-9:00AM for you to pick up your name badge and welcome kit. The exhibit hall opens at 9:00AM - and conference sessions start at 9:00AM and run through the early evening, including: general sessions, break-out workshops, Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions and access to the Exhibit Hall. During the day, we’ll also hold a welcome cocktail reception so you have an opportunity to mingle with the speakers and your fellow attendees.

April 28th, 2006
A full day of conference events, including general sessions, break-out workshops, Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions, and access to the Exhibit Hall. A special Roundtable and Lifetime members event will also be held this evening.

April 29th, 2006
A full day of conference events, including general sessions, break-out workshops, Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions, and access to the Exhibit Hall. Conference sessions until around 6:00PM followed by an international cocktail party to close the conference.

OPTIONAL PUERTO VALLARTA TOUR

We recommend you stay on after the seminar to take advantage of the opportunity to make appointments, view real estate or just enjoy beautiful Puerto Vallarta.

On April 30th, 2006 we will have an optional day long real estate tour of Puerto Vallarta. If you are interested in participating on this tour please email events@internationalliving.com for additional information.

*Schedule subject to change.

Don't Delay in Reserving Your Place
Six Short Months from Now, You Could Be Living Your Dream…

This extraordinary, comprehensive conference is regularly priced at just $995 per person. And if you'd like to bring your spouse or a guest, he or she can join you for a deeply discounted $595 -- that's nearly half-price.

Register on or before March 13th, 2006, and you're entitled to a $100 per-person discount, which means you pay just $895 and your spouse or guest pays just $495.

What's more, if you're a Lifetime Member or Roundtable Member of International Living, you'll save even further with an additional $200 off on top of that Early Bird Discount.

Lifetime members of The Sovereign Society and Chairman’s or Director’s Circle members of The Oxford Club receive a $100 discount in addition to the early bird saving.

(Please note: Please take advantage of the greatest discount based on your membership status but only one membership discount applies).

Please, don't delay in reserving your place. This information can save you thousands of dollars and years of research. So many of the opportunities we'll profile make sense right now -- within a window of time. Dawdle, and they'll be gone.

I expect this to fill up quickly and I'd hate for you to miss out. To reserve your place for our Live Overseas - Latin America Conference from April 27th to April 29th, 2006, click below now or contact Patricia Goltry, Conference Customer Service Representative, today at tel. +1 866-381-8446 (USA & Canada toll-free) or +1-410-230-1243 or email: conferences@internationalliving.com.

The truth is: you can live better… safer… freer… cheaper outside North America.

All you need to do is go south of the border – and beyond – to the Latin American destinations where you can live like a king on a peasant’s budget!

And that’s why we’ve arranged this conference.... to help you do just that.

Join International Living’s editors and panel of experts in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and in three power-packed days you’ll learn the offshore strategies… investment insights… and country-specific know-how you need to profit overseas and improve your lifestyle forever. Just think: Six months from now you really could be living your dream.

Sincerely,



Kathleen Peddicord

Publisher, International Living

P.S. With the economy, markets, and world events in flux, there has never been a better time to take advantage of the best opportunities for overseas investment – especially in Latin America. It’s more important than ever to diversify your portfolio…and what better way to do it than with an investment that you can enjoy while it’s appreciating in value?

Living or retiring in paradise may seem like a far-off dream… but it needn’t be. Your paradise really does exist… in Latin America… and we’ll tell you how to get there. Click below now or call Patricia Goltry, Conference Customer Service Representative, today at tel. +1 866-381-8446 (USA & Canada toll-free) or +1-410-230-1243 or email: conferences@internationalliving.com.

Price and Registration Details

International Living's Live Overseas - Latin America Conference
(April 27th to April 29th, 2006)
Fiesta Americana Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

PRICE: 1 person = $995; 2 people = $1,590
Less a $100 Early Bird Discount per person before March 13th, 2006,

What’s Included?

  • All General Seminar & Workshop Sessions over 3 days
  • Quick-Fire Bonus Sessions and Reports
  • Entrance to our Exhibition Hall
  • Special Report hand-outs and in-depth Country Reports
  • A Check-list covering everything you’ll need to take care of before leaving home
  • A Welcome Cocktail Reception
  • A Special "Cultural" Cocktail reception at the close
  • Morning and afternoon coffee breaks
  • PowerPoint presentations from the conference sent to you for your reference

Book early and SAVE $100 each!

If you reserve your place on or before March 13th, 2006, you're entitled to a $100 discount. You’ll pay just $895 for one person or $1,390 for two.

International Living Subscribers have $50 discount: that means $945 for one person or $1540 for two people. If you register before March 13th, you'll be entitled to an additional $100 Early Bird Discount.

Lifetime and Roundtable Members SAVE $200 in addition to the Early Bird Discount! If you’re a Lifetime or Roundtable Member of International Living, you save $200 on this event. That means that you pay just $795 to attend (and your guest pays $595). If you sign up on or before March 13th, 2006, you pay just $695 and your guest pays $495).

Lifetime Members of The Sovereign Society or a Chairman’s or Director’s Circle Member of The Oxford Club receive a discount $100 on this event. That means that you pay just $895 to attend (and your guest pays $595). If you sign up on or before March 13th, 2006, you pay just $795 and your guest pays $495).

(Please note: Please take advantage of the greatest discount based on your membership status but only one membership discount applies).

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.

Note: The seminar fee may also be tax deductible. Please check with your tax accountant to clarify.

Your Conference Hotel

Fiesta Americana Resort
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 2.5 Ascencio Km 2 5
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, C.P. 48300
Phone: 52 322 2 24 20 10
www.fiestamericana.com

Hotel Reservations at Special Group Rates:

As a conference attendee, you can take advantage of the fantastic group rates. Rooms are just $110 a night (plus $3.50 housekeeper charges per room per day). Breakfast is not included. Taxes are additional but the 15% VAT tax will be waived if you provide your tourist card (provided to all international visitors on arrival in Mexico) and passport on check-in.

We have negotiated for the hotel to allowing our attendees to take advantage of the discounted rate from April 22nd to May 3rd, 2006 to accommodate your needs (based on availability).

Please contact the Fiesta Americana Resort today to reserve your accommodations.

Please book ASAP to be sure of a room:

Telephone: 1-800-FIESTA -1 (1-800-343-7821) and be sure to identify yourself as an International Living Conference attendee. To reserve your room online click the link below and be sure to enter group promotional code GC5UV@FAV.

Travel Information & Insurance

The Fiesta Americana Resort is located on Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 2.5.

The closest, and most convenient airport, is The Puerto Vallarta International Airport, officially known as The Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, located just four miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta (PVR/MMPR). A taxi should cost around $15 USD plus tip each way.

For all travel needs (including insurance) please contact your travel agency of choice. We are pleased to recommend our travel partner - AESU Travel. Please ask for Maggie Stephens.

She can be reached at 1-800-638-7640 (toll-free) or +1-410-366-5494, ext. 125 or by email at maggie@aesu.com

Cancellation policy: If you cancel on or before March 27, 2006, you will receive a full refund, less a $150 penalty per person. If you cancel between March 28, 2006 and April 15, 2006, you will receive a full refund, less a $350 penalty per person. On or after April 16, the conference fee is non-refundable. However, in most cases we will be able to apply your full payment as a credit towards a future seminar. 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. Please talk to your travel agency for more information.

Click Below to Reserve Your Place Today!
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International Living Conferences
Patricia Goltry, Conference Customer Service
Phone: +1 866-381-8446
( USA & Canada toll-free)
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E-Mail:
conferences@internationalliving.com

Disclaimer: International Living and any of its agents and speakers do not provide any individual, personalized investment advice. This conference provides only information to the general public, and at no time should any person acting as an agent or speaker at the conference be relied upon as rendering personalized investment advice. International Living may receive compensation from speakers and presenters selling their respective products at conferences. The compensation may be in the form of a sponsorship fee, flat fee or commission from sales. Advertising you may receive from their companies should not to be construed as originating from or connected in any way to International Living.
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