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Nov 23
2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Boomers Abroad Team

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We thank you very much for your interest and participation in Boomers Abroad Online Community & Social Network.
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Let us know your stories. Are you abroad?
We look forward to hear from You.

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Nov 10
2010

Mexico travel and tourism - Pros tackle topics at TW leadership forum

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By: Kenneth Kiesnoski at Travelweekly.

On the occasion of the recent Travel Weekly Mexico City Leadership Forum 2010, executives from airlines, hotels, tour operators and the Mexico Tourism Board gathered for a breakfast roundtable at the St. Regis Mexico City hotel to discuss the state of travel and tourism south of the border. During the roundtable, moderated by Travel Weekly Destinations and Special Supplements Editor Kenneth Kiesnoski, participants tackled hot topics such as safety, handling negative publicity, sustainable growth, affordability, airlift and competitiveness.  Click here to read Article at Travelweekly.com.
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Nov 08
2010

Join Us it is free! Beautiful Destinations!

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America,Travel Abroad, Retire Abroad, Live Abroad, Baby Boomers,Boomers, Invest Abroad, Work Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Real Estate and Mexico, Travel and Mexico
Argentina
 Belize
 Brazil
Chile
 Colombia
 Costa Rica
Cuba
 Dominican Republic
 Ecuador
El Salvador
 Guatemala
 Honduras
Mexico
 Nicaragua
 Panama
Peru
 Uruguay
 Venezuela

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Oct 28
2010

Latin America Hedgefunds: Comprehensive Report and Webinar

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LatAm Hedgefunds:
Comprehensive Report and Webinar

Alternative Latin Investor is proud to present our combined LatAm Hedge Fund Report and Webinar to be hosted by Hedgehogs.net CEO, Ken Yeadon, on November 10th at 1pm EST.  Early-bird price till Nov. 2nd is 175.00USD after which price is 199.00USD.  This price includes digital edition of report with directory as well as attendance to webinar. 
Report
We have interviewed several industry professionals; mostly fund managers, to create a comprehensive overview of the LatAm fund market. We also look at the existing LatAm fund indexes and the legal aspects of funds. Included is a profile of 30+ funds with a directory of contacts, email or phone, for over 300+ funds
  • Industry Overview
  • Growth of Industry
  • Legal Aspects
  • LatAm Fund Indexes
  • Changes in Legal Aspects
  • 30+ Fund Profiles
  • 300+ Directory
  • The Economist on Hedge Funds
Webinar
Topics to be discussed
  • LatAm funds versus Global Macrofunds or Emerging Market funds with LatAm exposure
  • New investor demographics, or the same?  And who are they?
  • Institutional Participation?
  • Has there been a change in global opinion of LatAm funds due to crash of US/Euro markets?
  • Has this created a vacuum for LatAm to fill?
  • With the developed world seemingly on the path of competitive devaluation vs. emerging markets, how do the panel see Latin American investments being impacted?
  • Asian countries, in particular China, are increasingly looking to secure commercial rights over global supply chains for resources. (e.g. recent headlines over global supply of Rare Earths, a critical commodity input to green energy technologies and mobile devices). How is this impacting Latin America, and are any Latin American countries following similar strategies (via Sovereign Wealth Funds for example) to exploit their natural resource advantages? Does this represent an investable theme for Latin American funds?
Host
Ken Yeadon - CEO of Hedgehogs.net, a social application platform for the hedge fund and investment industry and those who serve it.
Ken is the former head of trading, sales and e-commerce for HSBC Asia-Pacific. He has a successful track record in angel and venture investing in financial technology, and in high frequency trading, stat-arb and quantitative/arbitrage trading. He has also managed several liquidity management infrastructure and financial CRM projects for banks, brokerages and technology vendors. Ken has an MBA from John Cass Business School and a BA in Economics from Nottingham University.
Expert Panel
Sonia Villalobos Co-portfolio manager of the LV Pacific Opportunities Fund
She was formerly Head of Latin American Equities at Larrain Vial AGF. A Brazilian citizen, she has more than 25 years of experience in the LatAm capital markets. She was Head of Research at Garantia in Sao Paulo from 1989 to 1996 and Vice President at Bassini, Playfair & Associates from 1996 to 2002. She holds a Bachelor and Master's degree in finance from the Fundación Getulio Vargas in Sao Paulo. In 1994 she obtained her CFA, the first person in Latin America to achieve it.

Andres Azicri President and Founder of Convex Management
Prior to founding Convex, Andres Azicri was a Managing Partner of Cima Investments and the senior portfolio manager of the Cima Aconcagua Fund. Before joining Cima, Mr. Azicri was the head of Asset Management at MBA, prior to which he headed the Proprietary Desk for Latin America at Bankers Trust in New York (1997-1999) and the Emerging Markets Fixed Income Research Department at Oppenheimer & Co., in New York (1995-1997). Mr. Azicri is an economist from the University of Buenos Aires (1988), and is currently a professor of finance at CEMA University and the University of Buenos Aires.

Carlos Rojas Portfolio Manager Compass Perú
Portfolio Manager of the Peru Special Investment Fund. He joined Compass in 2006 after working for 12 years in the financial industry. In his previous role he managed over US$ 300 million for the Rimac Group and was also an investment advisor for the Brescia Group. Previously he performed roles in M&A operations, financial structures, derivatives, and trading. Mr. Rojas has a BA in Business Administration from Universidad del Pacífico in Peru.
Andrew Cummins Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Explorador Capital Management, LLC.
Previously, Andrew worked for Emerging Markets Investors Corporation, focused on investments in Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Andrew holds an M.B.A. from Harvard University and a B.S. from the University of California at Berkeley. He has lived and traveled in Latin America over the last 20 years. Andrew serves on the Board of INPAR, a publicly traded Real Estate company in Brazil.

Date: November 10th
Time: 1pm EST.
Price: 175.00USD Early-bird price till Nov. 2nd
  199.00USD.

Media Partners

For more information please contact Tiffany Swenson at
tiffany@alternativelatininvestor.com or +1 202 905 0376

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Oct 23
2010

Paradise Hunter TV Series - Vote for Macarena Rose!!

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Our good friend Macarena Rose, who lives in Belize and who is our Belize Expert and who has been a great great member of Boomers Abroad Online Community since we launched,  is participating to be the next host of the Paradise Hunter TV Series!

Will be great if you can support  Macarena Rose.
You can vote for Macarena at:
http://www.paradisehunter.com/52-weeks-paid-vacation/Watch.aspx?c=72&o=2&p=0

Good Luck Macarena! Go for it.


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Oct 20
2010

Election day in the United States is around the corner

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U.S. Citizens - Register to Vote and Get your Absentee Ballot

By: Clair Whitmer, Director of Voter Outreach for Overseas Vote Foundation.
As Election Day approaches, last-minute U.S. voters scramble to cast ballots
Overseas Vote Foundation offers tips on how you can still get a ballot and return it in time

You requested your ballot but didn't receive it yet? Or maybe you just procrastinated? Fortunately, you still have time to vote in 2010 if you remember one little acronym: FWAB. What's a FWAB? It's the "Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot" and the official alternative for ballots that are late, or missing somewhere between your election official's office and your home.

New legislation intended to make it easier to vote from overseas -- the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment or MOVE Act -- mandates that all states must now accept the FWAB for all federal elections. If you registered/requested a ballot at any point in 2010 and you don't have your regular ballot already, then it's time to use the FWAB.

At the Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) website, using the FWAB is easy. Enter your voting address and our wizard will automatically list the candidates running in your Congressional district.  Want to know more about a particular candidate? Look up his or her bio in our Candidate Finder.
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Oct 10
2010

Is Your Family Ready for Your Move Abroad?

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By Paul Allen -  Moving Abroad Tips.
So you’re moving abroad. You are filled with excitement about the prospects it offers, eager to see new places, meet new friends, pursue your dreams.

But what about the loved ones you leave behind? While you have a wealth of new opportunities and experiences to explore, all they will be left with are the memories of your lives together.
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Oct 04
2010

Mexico Boom Biggest in Americas - Mexico’s stocks, bonds and currency are beating the U.S. and Brazil for the first time since 2002

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Mexico Real Estate
Mexico’s stocks, bonds and currency are beating the U.S. and Brazil for the first time since 2002, data compiled by Bloomberg show.  Dollar debt issued by Mexico is returning 16 percent in 2010, more than the 14 percent for Brazil bonds and 8.8 percent for U.S. Treasuries, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp.
Click Here to Read Complete Article at Bloomberg.com


 
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Oct 03
2010

Cavuto Interview with Panama President Ricardo Martinelli - Fox Business Chanel

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This is a great video with Panama president Ricardo Martinelli. With Panama's economic numbers looking so good, Cavuto asks him what he is doing right and what advise he would give to Obama.

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Aug 24
2010

Retired in Mexico ? - Being retired nowadays can be about more than playing golf or fishing.

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Retired in Mexico ? Being retired nowadays can be about more than playing golf or fishing. For John and Janet Luoma it's about remodeling a colonial home in Merida and raising a forest in the southern part of the State of Yucatan in Mexico.

The Luomas, from Stillwater, Minnesota, started their adventure in Merida by renovating a colonial home to use for retirement. But John, who grew up on his father's farm and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Latin America, decided he needed something more to keep him occupied.

The Luomas are now the proud owners of "Aguada La Celosa," their 1,300-acre ranch in southern Yucatan. With the help of a Mexican national agriculture organization, CONAFOR - Comision Nacional Forestal, John and Janet have started a reforestation project on their ranch.
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Aug 24
2010

Mexico has one more beauty... - Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete Wins Miss Universe 2010

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Mexico has one more beauty...

Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico,  won Miss Universe 2010 last night in Las Vegas after she defeated the other 83 contestants from around the world. Jimena Navarrete became the second Mexican to win the title of Miss Universe.

Jimena Navarrete earned the title of Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2009 and represented Jalisco at the National Stage Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2009.

Jimena won at the first place with Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps at the first runner-up. Meanwhile, Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, who was chosen by fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality, landed on the second runner-up. Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and Miss Philippines Venus Raj were at the third and fourth runner-up respectively.

Navarrete replaces Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela who won the title in 2009. Navarrete winnings include a luxury New York apartment with living expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy,   jewelry, clothes, shoes and an undisclosed sum of money.
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Aug 21
2010

Mexico Resort Development Conference

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Aug 21
2010

Loreto Fishing Tournament

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Loreto Fishing, Inn at Loreto Bay, Homex, HXMTD, HXM, Loreto Pueblo Magico
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Aug 16
2010

Emerging Trends in Second Home Real Estate indicate Stability and Growth

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(August 15, 2010) – The 2010 Second Home Trend Report indicates 45% of existing second home owners believe that now is a good time to buy an additional second home. 
 
E360’s Second Home Trend Report, surveys existing second home buyers on the preferences of timing, attributes, location, and pricing of an additional second home purchase.
 
Of those 45% indicating that they are in the market for a second home, Mexico is the top international destination with more than half of the total interest.  E360’s Global Research Analyst, Chad Martin said “although only half of our respondents believe now is a good time to buy, it is impressive that there is a strong second home contingent looking at a market like Mexico.”
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Jul 28
2010

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Boquete, Panama among the 5 top Best Places to Retire Abroad

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AARP The Magazine Travels the Globe to Reveal the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad
Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. and culture and leisure, AARP The Magazine reveals the top five locales in its September/October issue, available in homes and online today. See what regions in Mexico, France, Panama, Portugal and Italy have to offer—castles, palm trees, rain forests, grilled lobster—in their unique and unparalleled retirement experiences. 

1. MEXICO — Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees. With its rich Indian and Spanish culture, lavish beaches and affordable real-estate, Puerto Vallarta offers the low-cost, laid back lifestyle retirees seek to find in a community.

Some Reasons we love it:
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
• Climate: Winters—sunny, pleasantly warm; summers—rainy, humid hot
• Expat Community: Estimated at 50,000 American retirees
• Access to the U.S.: Excellent


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