It happens so rarely-a convergence of the perfect circumstances: the perfect people, the perfect time, and the perfect setting. But when it does, when everything comes together to make for the occurrence of a lifetime, it is a beautiful thing. And that is why I am writing especially to you, Panama First Alert readers…because this concerns you to the utmost degree.

I am talking about the International Living Ultimate Event. Sound snazzy? It should. I can confidently say that this is going to be the biggest thing IL has ever hosted. In our 27 years of existence, we have tried many new things, opened many doors and expanded in ways we wouldn’t have believed possible. And now we have gotten ambitious. Very, very ambitious.

Best of all, the Ultimate Event will be in the Ultimate Location: Panama

Yes, it is time to stop playing around and get serious. And that’s what the Ultimate Event is all about. Serious stuff. You see, our previous seminars have mostly been geared toward providing introductions to the places we love the most. A taste of Mexico or a glimpse of Paris-just the amount required to let you gauge whether your interest was piqued enough to find out more.

As our conferences caught on and increasingly larger numbers of people began moving overseas, we started to add more information and really get into detail in terms of explaining what a move entails (whether moving yourself, your family, your money or your business), but in these more explicit conferences, we usually focused on one country, and on a set of tried-and-true topics…i.e., real estate, investments, visa and residency requirements, and financing.

This time, though, we have resolved to give seminar attendees the whole enchilada…we will bring together our most inquisitive readers (and I find that my Panama Alert readers are by far the most probing) and throw them everything we’ve got. We are going to test your mettle and see just how much information you can handle.

And where better to hold the Ultimate Event than Panama? Panama is sizzling hot right now, and I’m not talking temperature. But you already know that. And when you join us in Panama October 18-21, you’ll find out even more about what this hot spot has to offer.

The Ultimate Event: We’re giving it our all

The Ultimate Event will bring you all of our country experts-I’ll be there, but so will all the country consultants from all of IL’s currently featured hot spots. Add to that all of our real estate experts, all of the major developments, all of our best speakers and all of our highly coveted experts and contacts-and we’re talking experts of every kind: titling, health insurance, mortgage, financing, investment, retirement, legal, communications, new business, travel, offshore, IRA, immigration, and tax experts (to name just a few).

You’ll also have a unique opportunity to meet and hear from peoplelike you who have already made the very move you are considering. You’ll build your own network of contacts and possibly make the best friends of your life…for what makes a better friend than a like-minded individual…someone who is both intelligent and intrepid, just like you?

I fully expect most of you to be there…in fact, a surprisingly large number of Panama First Alert readers have already registered for this landmark event. And I haven’t even told you the best part. The setting. I was saving the best for last.

Playa Bonita…as if this deal weren’t sweet enough

The Ultimate Event can’t be held just anywhere…it has to be the perfect location for this monumental meeting of minds. We have given the matter serious consideration-to determine an ideal setting…

We decided that we need an aesthetically pleasing locale, a place where attendees (and staffers) can relax and take things in after a long day of information download. The answer is simple: Playa Bonita. More specifically, the luxurious Intercontinental Spa & Resort at Playa Bonita.

You may well know that bonita means "pretty" in Spanish. Well, this spot is more than pretty. No corners were cut here. The stunning hotel and resort complex watches over a picture-postcard-perfect beach. Tropical palms sway amidst velvety grass….exotic red and pink flowers everywhere.

And the water here is warm and inviting…the most brilliant cobalt blue you may ever see. Just picture yourself taking a lunchtime stroll or enjoying an evening cocktail in these absolutely blissful settings. (You can be sure we’re planning some really fabulous get-togethers). What more could you ask for?

Don’t answer that. Instead, read more about the conference-you’ll find there’s nothing lacking. I am pumped for this event and guessing that by now, you are, too. So here’s the icing on the cake: pencil in a few extra days at the end of the seminar, because we’re going to be offering the Ultimate Panama Real Estate tour. We’ll visit some really great places.

One caveat my fellow "Panamaniacs"…don’t wait too long. We do, unfortunately, have a limited amount of space. So book soon-we wouldn’t want you to miss out on this truly one-in-a-lifetime ultimate opportunity.

Best Regards,

Brandon Clogston
International Living, Panama

P.S. I almost forgot to mention that International Living Publisher Kathleen Peddicord will be on hand to personally welcome you to the Ultimate Event. Her husband, IL Real Estate Editor Lief Simon will be there, too. Kathie and Lief have such busy schedules these days that it’s getting more and more difficult for them to both be at the same event. But they wouldn’t miss this one. And neither should you. And one more special guest who will join us at the Ultimate Event is our keynote speaker, offbeat journalist P.J. O’Rourke. I can hardly wait. Read more here.