...where you can own a beautiful home and live the good life
without going into debt...

...where small-town values rule and neighbors still watch out for one another…

…and where the cost of health care
won’t give you a headache.

Dear International Living Reader,

Millions of Americans are fleeing the US.

It’s true. According to an in-depth investigation by Money magazine, “250,000 Americans are leaving the country for good every year. And millions more are seriously considering it.”

Why? To be blunt, many people can no longer afford to retire in the U.S. and keep their lifestyle. U.S. Social Security reports that it's sending checks to 442,000 Americans overseas.

But that's only the tip of the iceberg.

The government openly admits it doesn't know how many Americans live overseas but have their Social Security checks sent to a U.S. address.

And it isn't just people retiring early that are leaving in droves. It's Americans from all walks of life.

The Association of Americans Resident Overseas estimates there are already 6.6 million Americans abroad.

That’s because, for millions of people, the American dream has simply been priced out of reach.

The cost of living... health care coverage... gas and utility bills... real estate prices… are all going through the roof.

And the ever-shrinking dollar has just multiplied the pain.

But as millions of people are discovering, you can make your goal of a simpler and better life a reality.

There are places where you can still own your own town home or beach house outright—and enjoy appreciation of 20%...40%...60% per year…

… where world-class health care won’t send you to the poorhouse…

… where the government doesn't involve itself in every aspect of your personal life...and won’t even charge you taxes.

Many of these places remind me of the America I grew up in… small town America…where the pace is slower, neighbors still watch out for one another…manners still matter...and doctors still make house calls.

Some Americans found these places after years of research... or through trial and error.

But others took advantage of our annual Ultimate Event. That's where we showed them the best places to rediscover the American Dream. And this year we're doing it again.

Join me in May at the third annual Ultimate Event at the Fiesta Americana Resort in Cancun, Mexico, and see for yourself the dream is still a reality.

We'll reveal the six best places in the world to live and invest... As well as places off the mainstream radar—that are now becoming safe and attractive options in today's shifting political landscape. 

This year's event theme is Protect Your Future by Looking Outside the U.S. Borders. The world around us is changing fast. Each year doors of opportunity are opening in select countries…while doors in others are closing fast.

That's why we're holding the Ultimate Event III from May 28-31 this year... earlier than we did the past two years.

In the U.S., prices are rising and the dollar is shrinking so fast that for many people, the time to act is now. And important developments are taking place around the world that we need to brief you on as soon as we can.

You'll get the best places in the world to retire, move to, or invest in.

We'll show you how to buy overseas property with your IRA... today's strategies to invest in global real estate... and the current secrets of wealth protection planning.

We'll reveal the most important opportunities available to you... and how you can take advantage of them.

If you are concerned about protecting your wealth, health, and lifestyle, I encourage you to join me at the Ultimate Event this May. It's the best way to get all the information and contacts you need to make your goal of a simpler and better life a reality within the next year.

You see, the case for you to act fast grows stronger each day...

Where is the real
land of opportunity today?

America was once a land of opportunity for the entire world…a place where anyone who worked hard enough could realize the dream of home, health, and wealth.

I remember that time. Life seemed simpler and safer... children played outside after dark and families ate their meals together.

We were calmer…happier…less focused on money and more focused on enjoying life and one another’s company.

Somehow, big government, big business, and special interests whittled away the lifestyle my parents took for granted.

But there are places where that lifestyle is still available…and affordable.

Today, these places are drawing worldwide attention. And we've identified the six best places you can still live a way not seen in America since the 1950's.

These six locations offer diverse geographies and cultures. So regardless of your specific situation or preferences... we'll show you one that's right for you.

We'll show you cities overflowing with culture... with Old-World architecture... opera houses... with theaters of drama and ballet...

...lively streets lined with cafes, restaurants, and clubs...

...places where you can walk home at midnight without a worry… where children play safely on the streets... where young people still respect their elders.

Or you may be interested in a more relaxed pace of life. Where cool, ocean breezes or mountain valleys create an eternal spring-like climate.

Whatever you’re looking for, we've found the six most likely places to find it. And we'll show them to you at the Ultimate Event III this May.

We're flying in over 100 experts from around the world. If you've been to either of our previous Ultimate Events, you know we spare no expense to bring you the most current and practical information available.

This year, as we did last year in Panama City, Panama, our top experts will brief you on the best of these current opportunities. For instance, you'll hear from...

ROBERT E. BAUMAN
Bob will reveal the latest changes and strategies for going offshore... including how to protect your retirement savings… how to get dual citizenship... dual passports... and much more.

He's a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was also a federal official and state legislator... and is a member of the Washington, DC Bar.

You may have read about him in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun, Wall Street Journal, and National Review.

He's written countless books including The Offshore Money Manual... The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency, Dual Citizenship and Second Passports... Where To Stash Your Cash: Offshore Tax Havens of the World...

You'll also hear from our overseas property investment expert...

LIEF SIMON
Right now, the US is struggling to keep its housing market from collapsing... But Lief Simon can tell you where you can still buy a renovated beachfront home for under $70,000... and expect it to keep rising in value for years to come.

Lief has unparalleled expertise in buying and selling real estate around the world. He's personally invested in 16 countries.

As an expert global real estate investor, Lief has helped thousands buy their second homes, retirement villas, or investment properties. He's lived and worked on five continents and traveled to more than 40 countries.

And he has a keen sense to find the most profitable and overlooked markets. For example, in the past he gave us the details on properties in Mexico that rose 160% in 18 months... in Nicaragua that rose 120% in 12 months... and in Romania that gained 82% in 15 months.

In fact, if you've been with us over the years, we've helped you find a host of places that most people weren't yet aware of...

In 1984, we told you about the southern coast of Spain…in 1987, Acapulco…in 1992, Roatan, Honduras. They all rose more than 800%...

In 1991, we recommended the Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye off the coast of Belize. Back then, you could have picked up a quarter-acre beachfront lot for $35,000 or less. A decade later, the same lot would have cost you at least $150,000...

In 2000, we recommended the sandy coast on Mexico’s Costa Maya. By 2003, prices had doubled...

In 2004, we found beachfront lots on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast for $34,900. Today, that same lot would list for at least $130,000...

In 2004 we also alerted you to ocean-view condos in Panama City at $120 per square foot. Now they sell for $350 per square foot.

Buying overseas property can be intimidating if you don't have the right information. That's why we're bringing Lief Simon and many other overseas real estate professionals to the Ultimate Event. You'll also hear from experts in other areas...

RICH LUCHSINGER
Rich is the Associate Director of Sovereign International Asset Management and he's been helping people invest since 1985. He specializes in offshore investments, asset protection, and pension accounts.

Last year he showed us how to buy foreign real estate with our IRA. He also told us about a hedge fund that has less risk, less volatility and twice the return as the American markets. In fact, this fund had negative earnings for just one month out of the last five years.

Compare that to the US markets which lost over 40% of their value and were down for nearly two years during that time. In fact, it took the U.S. markets four years to recover.

In other words: If you had invested in this hedge fund, today you'd have $3,687 for every $1,000 you put into it. And you wouldn't be worried about what's happening on the Wall Street markets right now.

Rich is one of the best offshore money managers I know. You won’t want to miss what he's going to tell us about at this coming event.

For years, many Americans fled to better places like Panama, and Costa Rica. In, fact, Panama was our top rated retirement haven for the past five years.

It had everything going for it... affordable quality health care... tax exemption privileges... high-quality, low cost lifestyle...

But this year, another spot has become our top rated retirement haven. It's the easiest place to retire outside the US.

That's why I moved there myself...

The top-rated haven to retire today

I should introduce myself. My name is Dan Prescher.

I'm the publisher of International Living, and I'll be your MC at the Ultimate Event.

Before moving to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, my wife and I lived in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. But it wasn't until we moved here that we felt like we finally arrived at home. Now we're living the life we've been looking for so long...

We have a beautiful home in the city of Merida. and in many ways it reminds me of my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska (without the subzero winters, of course!).

Here the pace of life is slow and easy, and we have all the amenities of home... high-speed Internet... cable... great restaurants and convenient shopping around the corner.

And the US dollar still goes very far here. Right now, we're having our home renovated. When it’s finished, it'll be a 6,500-square-foot, three bedroom home with an office... workout room... four baths and a pool.

We also have beachfront lots and will build another home there one day. There's no way we could have afforded comparable properties in the U.S.—nor would I have wanted to. Because here in the Yucatan, you can:

Buy a home for up to 70% less than the price of a similar-sized home in the US...

...hire a full-time housekeeper and a gardener for only a handful of dollars a day... enjoy warm, sunny, pleasant weather year-round...

…go deep-sea fishing, sailing, golfing, sea kayaking, surfing, hiking, snorkeling, and horseback riding...

…and if you want to get back to see friends and family, direct flights from Merida’s international airport to Houston are just two hours… and Miami is less than 90 minutes away.

It's easier to move here than any other country in the Americas. That's one reason more American expats live here than any other country.

In fact, some towns like San Miguel de Allende have become famous for their large expat communities. But Mexico is a huge country. It has 31 states and is three times the size of Texas.

In May we'll show you specific places in one of Mexico's states that have been largely overlooked by most Americans.

We believe these are the best places in the country to retire, buy property, or invest.

You'll hear all the details from two of our Mexico specialists...

GLYNNA PRENTICE
Right now Glynna is investigating some of the latest investment and asset protection opportunities south of the US border.

She's the editor of our Mexico Insider publication. She's traveled the world extensively, and has worked overseas in various positions including international banking in Brazil... and strategic consulting for Price Waterhouse in Spain.

She also holds degrees in journalism from the Columbia University in New York... and an MBA from the University of Chicago...

You won't want to miss her insider advice in May.

SUZAN HASKINS
Suzan is my wife. And without being partial, I can honestly say she's one of the most-informed people I know about the best opportunities taking place in Latin America. As the Editorial Director of International Living's Latin American publications, she makes it her business to stay on top of the latest changes happening in this part of the world.

After getting her degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Suzan spent 25 years working in the corporate world. But she got disillusioned with America's rat race... and wanted to fulfill her dreams of a better life... and without the cold Omaha winters.

So for the past seven years, she's lived in and visited countless places in Latin America, including Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

I've been sworn to secrecy about some of the situations Suzan's investigating right now. But join us in Cancun, and she'll give you the best places you can rediscover the American dream in Latin America.

While Cancun isn’t really ‘Mexico,’ in my opinion it is a fantastic place to hold a conference... the town was custom-built by FONATUR, the Mexican national tourism development agency, as a world-class convention and vacation center, with some of the easiest access and best travel deals in the country.

If you follow our annual Global Retirement Index, you may have noticed that Mexico knocked Panama out of the #1 ranking this year.

Does that mean your opportunity to retire in Panama is gone?

Not at all...

We're ahead of the curve in Panama

On the contrary, without losing its tranquil natural beauty, Panama boasts every modern convenience you’d expect at home for a fraction of the price.

You see, the world has already discovered what we've been talking about for years. There is an endless list of luxurious high-rises for sale in Panama City. It's hard to keep track of each new building that is going up. And if you listen to some of those developers, you'll be convinced that prices in Panama City have all gone up.

But that's not true. You can still find plenty of great places under $100,000... if you know where to look.

In early 2006 for instance, we found ocean-view condos in Panama City selling for $139 per square foot. At the same time, developers were hawking comparable condos for $325 per square foot.

But we're not limiting our investigation to Panama City. Panama is a wonderfully diverse country, and we're staying ahead of the game with lifestyle choices and real estate deals outside the city that range from near-deserted beaches to lushly wooded mountain homesteads.

Panama is definitely on our list at the Ultimate Event. And depending on your situation, it may be the place best suited to your specific needs.

In May we'll give you the latest information on the exact places we've uncovered there. We're bringing in a small army of Panamanian experts including real estate and relocation specialists... banking, legal, and financial experts... and advisers in every field you need to invest or retire in Panama easy.

Heading this small army of experts will be our own Panamanian specialist...

JESSICA RAMESCH
Jessica will give you the details on a little-known Panamanian law that gets you financing at 2% to 3% interest rates. The law expires this year, but Jessica will show you how to get in before it's too late.

Jessica is our country expert in Panama. She's also a veteran world traveler. She held a rank of Second Officer at Carnival Cruise Lines after getting her degree in international politics and diplomacy at the University of Richmond.

She's worked for the Panama Canal Authority, and now uses her extensive contacts and resources to report each month in the Panama Insider.

Besides Jessica, you'll also hear from...

LEE A. HARRISON
Lee has an extensive resume of international experience. In the past six years, he's investigated and lived in many different places, including Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador... and Punta del Este in Uruguay, where he decided to settle down.

He chose Punta del Este because it's like traveling back in time and living in the US in the 50's... but with all of today's conveniences.

The beach town is incredibly safe. Crime is nearly non-existent, so you don’t have to worry about holdups, violence, or car break-ins. And best of all, it's in South America's only low-tax, offshore haven.

Punta del Este is still pretty much off most people's radars. And Lee came across opportunities you just don't hear about anymore.

For instance, he found a way to buy auction properties at incredible prices...  a 1,144-square-foot home with three bedrooms and two baths—just one block from the water... selling for $23,000.

Nearby, there was a two-bedroom apartment for $6,000... even a small house for $2,676.

Join us at the Ultimate Event and Lee will tell you how to take advantage of this beautiful haven, as well as some other places nearby. But we won’t stop there. You'll also hear about...

Mediterranean Europe's southern secrets

Most people have given up on finding an affordable retirement in Europe…especially in Italy, where Tuscany has captured the imagination of a whole generation of expats.

But there's a part of Europe that's been largely overlooked by most foreigners. It's Italy's 'deep south'…an under-the-radar area of charming hill towns and romantic Mediterranean coastlines.

Here, life is still genuinely simple. People gather for long lunches on Sunday afternoons... and they welcome strangers with warmth, just as if they were family.

This is one of the top six places we're covering in May. Our European correspondents have been gathering the latest information about investing, living, and retiring there. It's one of the last overlooked places in Classical Western Europe. You can still live a simple life that's pretty much disappearing in the US.

Our top researcher on this location is...

STEENIE HARVEY
Steenie's most recent discovery is a group of medieval towns in Italy's 'deep south.' They're an hours’ drive from Rome and even closer to the Mediterranean coast and to the nearby ski slopes.

Here, you can still live luxuriously, yet within your means. For instance, a classical restored villa—complete with new electrical, plumbing... even furniture -- will cost you as little as $41,711.

Steenie has stumbled across more overlooked places than anyone I know. In the last year she has investigated real estate in Thailand, Austria, Spain, Scotland, Crete, Poland, Switzerland, and the French West Indies... just to name a few.

Steenie travels every month, and is our roving editor. She’s the author of Live Well in Ireland, Adapter Kit - Ireland, and her latest book is Adapter Kit - a Guide to European Vacation Rentals.

Right now, she's gathering information on the opportunity in Europe with another one of our top investigators...

LEIGH FERGUS
Leigh is our Paris-based European Editor. Originally from Guildford, UK, she's lived in various places in China and France. She's worked for both private and public sectors, including China's state news agency and the Financial Times.

Recently, Leigh has been investigating the opportunities in Southern Italy... But also come across similar—but unique—developments in France, Romania, and Morocco that you may want to know about. These situations may not be for everyone, but offer a great reward for the right person. She'll give you the full details at the Ultimate Event.

We're also following developments on another continent where you can still live a simpler, happier—yet exciting life...

The new land of opportunity...

The city of Fortaleza has a sizzling nightlife and great restaurants.

It also has families strolling in the parks on Sunday afternoons... modern high-rises, classical cathedrals and cobblestone roads. It's surrounded by hundreds of miles of dazzling, white-sand beaches... and is the #1 tourist destination in northern Brazil.

Here, the ocean waters keep the temperatures around 80 degrees year-round.

What's amazing is the regions along the coast are just now being discovered and developed.

Today, a fairly small group of Europeans have the beaches of this tropical coast to themselves.

They’re buying beachfront lots for $16,500…beachfront condos for $67,000…and downtown apartments with fantastic sea views for $50,000…

But in 18 to 24 months, these prices will be but a boastful memory of the few early investors.

We have a close contact who's established a foothold in the area. And he'll brief you on the specific opportunities available to you in this soon-to-boom location.

RONAN MCMAHON
Ronan has been active in the real estate industry his whole adult life. He's the Executive Director of Pathfinder, which specializes in finding offshore real estate before most people catch on... and at prices you'd only think to find in history books.

Ronan discovered places in Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Argentina…long before the rest of the world had caught on to the incredible bargains and engaging lifestyles.

In early 2006 for instance, he uncovered ocean-view condos in Panama City at $139 per square foot... while comparable condos were pre-selling at $325 per square foot.

He also found the best beachfront buy in the Americas... beachfront lots on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, for just $34,900. Today, you could easily expect to pay $130,000 or more for those lots.

Ronan believes he's found a similar situation today in northern Brazil. It's one of the few places you can still live an exotic, yet affordable life. You can't afford to miss out what he has to tell you about this year!

Join me in May at the Ultimate Event with over 100 professionals...

We're flying in attorneys, financial advisers, tax and banking specialists, real estate developers, analysts, country specialists, correspondents... and countless other advisers and specialists from around the world.

There are many more experts than I could possibly introduce to you in this short letter.

We'll be gathering for four days in Cancun, Mexico in May 28-31. Like our previous two Ultimate Events, it'll be a fast-paced whirlwind of information.

But don't worry: We've made the event easy to follow... so you can get the most out of it, regardless of your specific interests.

In the mornings and after lunch we'll have general sessions. These cover all the important information you must know about. And in the afternoons, we're holding in-depth workshops so you can focus on topics that interest you most.

We've divided the event into four sections, one for each day...

A whirlwind of activity

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008
The first day focuses on the current opportunities and strategies to retire early. And our experts are some of the top authorities in their fields of international finance. They'll fill you in on:

Current strategies to protect your wealth offshore... the pros and pitfalls of international real estate... how to buy it with your IRA... how currencies can safeguard your retirement...

...offshore trust planning ... strategies to move money outside the US... opening an offshore bank account... and much, much more.

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
On Thursday we cover the top six places we're recommending right now.

Our experts will give you the details about the current situation in Mexico's Yucatan, the top opportunities in Panama, coastal Ecuador, Brazil's north coast, Uruguay, and Italy's "deep south" hill towns and coastlines.

Midafternoon we'll break into smaller groups to brief you more closely about the areas that interest you. This will also be your chance to get all your questions answered personally.

Besides our top six countries, we've also found opportunities in other countries... off the mainstream radar. They are unique situations that may not be for everyone. But we'd be negligent if we didn't give you the choice to find out about them as well. During this afternoon, you'll have an option to attend any of these workshops and get all your questions answered as well.

They'll cover situations in places like Nicaragua, Argentina, France, Romania, Costa Rica, Belize and Morocco... to name just a few.

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008
This is when we get into the nuts and bolts of moving, retiring or doing business overseas. There are many things to consider and many topics to cover. You'll hear from our experts about all of them including:

...health care strategies, how to save a fortune on premiums and still get the top treatments abroad...

...tax strategies... title insurance... managing health risks... step-by-step practicalities of making the move... building your home in the tropics... international tax planning... and much more.

In the afternoon we'll once again break into smaller groups so you can get the details about the topics that interest you most.

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008
On Saturday, we'll cover all the more personal details of investing, moving, and living offshore. You'll hear from people who've made the move themselves... get their personal insights and hard-earned advice.

You'll also hear from our experts on various topics including:

...shipping your belongings... insurance, banking, and utilities... rental management of your overseas property... starting your own business abroad...

...staying in touch—communications ...learning the language ... finding work... common pitfalls and how to handle them... and much, much more.

We want to make sure that you're fully prepared when you take advantage of any of the opportunities we present you with. That's why we've left no stone unturned.

Over the past 28 years, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people find their ideal place. Over that time we've gathered volumes of information, services, and resources.

In May, we'll give you what you need to make your decision as painless as possible.

We've anticipated questions you may not even know you have right now. And we've made sure they're all answered by the time you leave the event.

You'll be informed and able to make the best decision on the opportunities that are most suited for your specific situation.

When you come to the Ultimate Event, we'll make sure all your needs are taken care of, so you can relax and focus on what means the most to you. You'll get:

Coffee & Networking Breaks: You'll have a lot to absorb during the event. So we've scheduled frequent breaks for you to stretch your legs... grab some complimentary refreshments or snacks... network and check out the various exhibits that may interest you.

Sponsored Lunches & Cocktails: Some of the exhibitors and overseas specialists offered to sponsor lunches and cocktails during the four days. Just check your day's schedule to find out which ones you'd like to take advantage of.

Farewell Reception: We like to end our events the same way we start them... with a big bang. We'll end off on Saturday night with our traditional Farewell Reception. It's a great way to chat and end off an event that may well be the turning point of your life.

During the breaks you'll get a chance to talk with our overseas specialists...  visit our networking hall... conduct business... and get one-on-one consultations.

You can check out the exhibits... stop by the booths for free giveaways... and see which experts can help you reach you dreams.

It's your chance to meet people who share your interests and can help you in ways you may not imagine...

You'll rarely have so many experts and like-minded people under one roof, so make sure you take advantage of it.

As I mentioned, we're holding the event at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Resort in Cancun. If you've never been there, you'll be delighted at the chance to get pampered during the event...

Get pampered at a luxury resort

Cancun is one of the easiest and fastest cities to fly to in Mexico. After all, the city was originally designed and built for tourism.

It's just two hours out of Houston and 90 minutes from Miami.  It's one of the most convenient places to get to. That's why we're holding our Ultimate Event there.

The beachside resort was the location of the 1989 Miss Universe pageant. But this May, it’s hosting a much more important event.

Your large contemporary suite comes with all the state-of-the-art amenities... even an oversized private balcony with ocean view, if you choose.

It's the perfect place to relax and take in the sun between sessions. The Fiesta Americana is on a broad, white-sand beach in the heart of the hotel zone. Be sure to enjoy all the local amenities. And perhaps join us for a fun game of beach volleyball or a cool drink by the pool.

In May, the ocean temperatures are a warm 82 degrees... perfect for an ocean swim. The daytime temperatures are still comfortable this time of year. And you may even want to pack a sweater if you like to stroll on the beach in the moonlight.

But you may not be spending a lot of your 'off' time around the hotel. The shops, restaurants, theme parks, and nightlife are all within a short walk.

If you're more interested in discovering some of Mexico's history, there are many Mayan sites to explore within a short distance...

So come join us for the Ultimate Event III May 28-31 in Cancun. Your ticket includes all the seminars, breakout sessions, workshops, access to the networking hall, take-home materials, coffee breaks, sponsored lunches and cocktails, and the farewell reception... for only $1,195 a person, or $1,990 for a couple.

For your convenience, you can stay at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Resort. We only have a limited number of rooms available. Which is another reason you should make your decision to attend prudently, yet swiftly.

Please keep in mind this is the most in-depth event we hold. And we only do it once a year. We've had a lot of interest in some of the opportunities I mentioned here. So I wouldn't be surprised if we sell out early.

As I mentioned, the economic situation in the US is changing fast. And important developments are taking place around the world that we need to brief you about as soon as we can.

So reserve your place for the event as soon as possible. You can do it by clicking on the link below. Or you can call our events team directly at
1-866-381-8446 (toll free in the US and Canada) or 1-410-895-7967 or e-mail us at Events@InternationalLiving.com.

I look forward to seeing you at the event.

Sincerely,

Daniel Prescher
Publisher, International Living

PS: I can't stress how quickly this event may sell out. Please don't be left behind, I'd hate to see you miss out. This year we're holding the event earlier in the year than we did with the previous Ultimate Events. Thousands of Americans are already moving outside the US each year. The opportunities we're presenting at this event are very timely. They may not last for long.

Reserve my place at
The Ultimate Event III

Or contact us now:
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