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Hundreds of Americans to Travel to Panama to Explore and Finalize Overseas Retirement Plans, Largest Event Ever Hosted by International Living

For Immediate Release

Waterford City, Ireland, July 26, 2006 There is nothing like a real bargain, or learning how to locate and take advantage of a real bargain, to draw a crowd. Hundreds of Americans, of various ages and geographically dispersed throughout the fifty states will travel a few hours south to Panama City, Panama from October 18-21 for International Living’s Ultimate Event at the luxurious Playa Bonita Resort. A special bonus for those attending this four-day conference - which will aid the attendees as they think, plan, and organize every aspect of their new lives overseas – will be the special keynote speaker, world renowned author, journalist, and humorist, P.J. O’Rourke who will offer his witty look at world events and how the world offers various options for Baby Boomers.

The event is billed as the largest event in International Living’s 26-year history, and the goal of this unique event is to have the more than 40 world-renowned offshore experts who will attend, speak on their expertise and help the attendees to research and plan a move to one of the two dozen countries that International Living regularly covers in its monthly publication, in its books, tapes and at the various conferences and seminars it hosts in countries far and wide – from Mexico to New Zealand. This Panama event, unique in its scope and breath of its topics, will guide the attendees from the US and Canada to explore the purchase of affordable property in Central and South America, Europe, Asia and even as far as New Zealand. Regardless of whether the attendees are looking at property for investment, a retirement haven, a sunny “getaway” property or a place to go to reinvent themselves via a new business, hobby or passion – the Ultimate Event is the place to start.

The nearly four dozen experts slated to attend will assist with every aspect of making the move to a country such as Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras or Ecuador – where the cost of living will allow them to stretch their savings much farther than they thought possible at home. Among the experts to present at the Ultimate Event are: tax specialists, immigration experts, global entrepreneurs, real estate gurus, health care professionals, seasoned ex-patriates, lawyers and a host of others.

For the past 26 years, International Living has been helping their readership, which today numbers almost 400,000, make their dreams of starting a new life overseas come true. Just like International Living Reader John Pasey did.

John Pasey was an engineer with a waste-management business in San Francisco. His work took him to more than 50 countries, so it is safe to say he knows the world quite well. In 1999, he sold his business and retired to Panama.

Now, he and his wife Cheryl own a villa on the remote tropical island of Contadora, where they spend plenty of time relaxing. “We thought we were buying a vacation home, but what we really got was a big, new family of fellow island dwellers”, said John. “When someone catches fish, it turns into a social dinner with the other residents.” John further relayed the story of his new life, “We can walk to the beach and usually have it to ourselves, “ Cheryl added. “But when we see someone else, they’re always friendly. On this little island, we’re all friends.” International Living has guided and provided the tools for thousands of people to make their dreams come true, in locations on the beach, on a cool lake in the quiet countryside or in a modern city that bustles with life and culture, like Panama City. Many of the International Living readers are amazed to find beachfront property for under $100,000 or a nice house on several acres for $80,900 in the lush and peaceful countryside. It is not only possible, but thousands of Americans and Canadians are doing so each year.

Instead of going to a foreign country and trying to find their retirement dream on their own, which can be full of costly mistakes and pitfalls, many couples and individuals ready to retire – or just planning ahead – have relied on the information and guidance of International Living to make the journey a lot smoother and more successful. After attending the Ultimate Event in Panama, several hundred International Living readers will be ready to venture forth and secure their perfect haven to retire in, whether their retirement is months or decades away.

International Living is the world’s oldest and largest source of information on living, retiring or investing overseas. For the past 26 years, International Living has operated on a simple premise. As Publisher Kathleen Peddicord explains, “We believe our readers can live better, for less, travel farther, have a lot of fun, and maybe make a lot of money, when they expand their world beyond their own shores. Our job is to help our readers discover places that are under-valued, under-appreciated, under-developed, places that the masses have yet to find. And then to help them understand how they can take advantage of what these places offer – to improve their quality of life, to lower their cost of living, and to invest for profitable return”. International Living has a staff and in-country correspondents in more than twenty countries, and provides both printed and online information, plus books, tapes and kits, as well as more than thirty conferences and real estate tours in dozens countries of interest to their readers. International Living is based in Waterford, Ireland and has offices in Baltimore, Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paris, Italy, Honduras, Argentina, and Ecuador.

To learn more about International Living, or to sign up for free daily postcards from dream destinations, visit the International Living website at: www.internationalliving.com.

For additional information about this press release or International Living, contact Brian O’Sullivan, International Living Marketing Director via:

Email:dlott@internationalliving.com
Phone: +410-864-1650
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