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Platerra supporta a steady cycle of giving and investment, via our global network of travel industry partners, in the social and environmental needs of people and places in the destinations they serve worldwide.

For more information visit http://www.planeterra.org/

The move is part of an ongoing process for British help in raising educational standards in Panama, fired by a request from President Ricardo Martinelli to incoming UK ambassador Michael Hollaway last year.

British education model arriving in Panama

Boomer Patients and Senior Patiens are traveling abroad for healthcare.
Cold weather, high cost of living, health care costs and other issues are leading many baby boomers to live and travel abroad.

With tens of thousands United States citizens uninsured or under-insured, and thousands of Canadians on waiting lists for surgeries, Mexico is one of the countries that has traditionally filled the gap. And while there are plenty of other competitors for North America’s medical tourists, Mexico offers many advantages for those who are seeking affordable and immediate care. Here are just a few of them:

Click Here to Read Complete Article By Monica Rix Paxson at Mexperience.com
Marketing to Baby Boomers

I am sure that Valentine’s day has taken on an entirely different meaning now that you are an adult.
Back in elementary school, you knew Valentine’s Day was not about lovers, but about love and caring and friendship. What do you think, believe and feel today?
I think that Baby Boomers are looking for an experience that feels real to them, something that touches their heart, something that makes sense. Do not buy into the greeting card definition of Valentine’s day. Define it for yourself.
Just keep in mind and remember that loved ones won’t be in our life forever and we should cherish the time we have with them.

Share your Valentine's day experiences abroad with us. We want to hear from You.
Where did you choose to go?
What did you do?
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Greetings.

 

Something great to start this week. Do You Believe?

According to recent data released from the US State Department, there are an estimated 6 million Americans living abroad. Due to the fact that Americans living abroad are not counted in the US census, this figure is based on various data, resources, and assumptions. Based on a 2010 survey of population size by state, those 6 million overseas Americans would be the equivalent in size to the state of Missouri.

American Citizens Abroad will be writing a series of articles about the demographic profile of these overseas Americans. Who are they? What do they do? How has their overseas experience impacted their life, career and family decisions? The community of American citizens living abroad should be understood recognized and their voices should be heard.

Americans abroad are as diverse in background, culture, language and experience as the population residing in the 48 contiguous states. Historically, as immigration had and continues to be a driving force in creating what it is “to be” American, so is emigration important to those citizens who are representing American values, expression and commerce overseas.

The article will attempt to describe how being an American abroad adds to the economic footprint and cultural diversity, not only within the United States of America, but also outside of its borders.

If you have a story to share about your own experience as an American Abroad, please visit Americans Citizens Abroad Facebook Page or send your story to www.aca.ch/mailsend.php.

By Michael Brazile at Cheapflights Canada.

Here's a little secret that all of you boomers should know. 

Unsustainable U.S. debt has finally caught up with us.  Government forecasts are unrealistically optimistic as Obama continues to pump money into the economy to help stimulate demand and get us out of the downward spiral we are in.  The money they are pumping in was not earned, it was created out of thin air.  For every dollar that gets created out of thin air, the value of your assets, savings, investments and real estate goes down.

here are some fundamental reasons why we are in this mess.  Some major factors include the fact that we have exported many of our jobs, we are carrying huge amounts of debt, we continue to import more than we export, we have been unrealistic in the value of our homes, we have failed to save effectively, banks have adopted a very tight lending strategy, our cost of health care is unaffordable due to the threat of torts, litigation, malpractice claims and layers of attorneys and insurance companies that are living off the health care system and our government has recently privatized much of the debt that was being carried by foolish investors.  Even in a good economy, our Social Security and health care benefits are unrealistic.  Our government has now built up the largest debt level in history and sooner or later someone has to pay it off.  The single biggest threat to us boomers is the instability of the value of the US dollar.  The dollar has continued to slide against more stable currencies, eroding the value of your assets and savings.  For most of us, our assets are things like our home, our stock portfolios including retirement funds and our savings.  As the dollar drops in value, our net worth falls on a global basis. 

Read Complete Article at Pacific Lots Website from Costa Rica.
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We hope that if you are in the Puerto Vallarta area on February 6, 2012 you will attend the Medical Matters Event – sponsored by HealthCare Resources, The US Consular Agency (Puerto Vallarta) and the Hotel Marriott. This is a no charge event! Approximately 50 exhibits of all types of health-related services and a stunning speakers program! You are welcome to email Pamela Thompson for further details. Thank you!