Right Now, You Could Be Pocketing
Gains Outside Stocks, Outside the Dollar,
Outside the States…

Discover South America’s Safe Havens
Argentina • February 25-March 7, 2012
Uruguay • March 7-11, 2012

Dear Global-minded Investor,

The US “investment boat” is sinking… and it’s time to get off…

“There are better ports in a monetary storm than government securities denominated in paper money,” says James Grant of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer. And there are better ports, too, than depreciating, dollar-dominated stocks… than markets hard-hit in the mortgage crisis… than investments in a Europe where the sovereign-debt crisis has yet to fully unfold…

So many investors are simply watching these roiling waters today… wringing their hands… hoping it’ll all work out. But don’t count on it…

This spring, I’d like to hand you an investor’s life vest… and introduce you in person to some of those “better ports.”

I’d like to show you a basketful of safe-haven options that give you an easy way to position your portfolio for gains outside stocks, outside the dollar, and outside the States.

You’ll discover a way you can protect, secure, and grow your wealth… in a place where the sun shines, where the wine is superb, and where you can safely and comfortably put your assets – and yourself – out of harm’s way.

Please join me in Argentina and Uruguay, starting February 25th. There you’ll find a combination of investment opportunities in mineral exploration, wine, timber, and real estate…

Real-asset investments in a place where you’ll feel connected to the markets and empowered to make your own decisions… where you’ll know how and when you can count on returns… 

If you're serious about diversifying your portfolio with solid, long-term, high-return investments about as far away from Wall Street as you can get…

Then you will be pleased with what  you find when we take a profit-minded jaunt through a part of the world some call “the Europe of South America.”

My name is Barbara Perriello, and for the last two decades, I’ve guided insightful  investors on expeditions all over the globe.

We meet the key players on the ground. We “kick the tires” on investments that most folks will never even know exist. And we get to know the opportunities firsthand. There’s no better way to know if they make sense for you and your portfolio…

We’ll be traveling in the good company of Karim Rahemtulla, a nationally recognized stock expert CNBC has dubbed a "market maven." Karim is Director of Options/Emerging Markets, The White-Cap Research Group and Editor of The Smart Cap Alert. He's also the former investment director of The Oxford Club.

Also joining us on this journey is Andrew Snyder, Editorial Director of Insiders Strategy Group, who will traverse Argentina with us. Andrew is a well-respected financial advisor who has worked with one of the nation’s largest investment firms, specializing in growing the vast portfolios of wealthy clients.

Both have explored the world in search of good-value buys. The group traveling with them this fall will benefit from their wide experience and sound judgment.

Together we’ll explore timber and vineyard opportunities… we’ll put our feet down in markets where holding real estate makes smart sense (including certain neighborhoods in Buenos Aires)… we’ll visit Doug Casey’s La Estancia de Cafayate and Ushay’s La Morada in Mendoza… we’ll meet with a mining company… and see Patagonia’s lake vacation properties… we’ll explore an Andean vineyard community in the Valle de Uco… and – as we continue on to Uruguay – see farmland and beach property there.

Though it’s an investment-focused expedition, we’ll enjoy the treats of travel in this part of the world. We’ll eat extraordinarily well… taste and learn about world-class wines at gorgeous vineyards… see the tango as it’s meant to be danced. And there will be some time to shop and relax, too, for folks who want to do that.

Throughout the program, we'll meet with experts like Doug Casey of Casey Research … Steve Rosberg of Ushay Investments… Juan Fischer, an expert on Uruguay investing… among many other key players in Argentina and Uruguay.

Healthy, Diversified Profits for Years to Come

Join us in Argentina and Uruguay, and together we’ll explore…

• A Potential Windfall for
  Foreign Investors

  "The current situation makes Argentina all the more appealing: An aggressive recovery saddled with higher inflation rates may create a windfall for foreign investors, especially those who invest in real assets like wine and hardwood. Worldwide demand for these products increases by the day." -- Bill Bonner, Founder, Agora Inc. and Author, Empire of Debt

  The Buenos Aires apartment boom: Properties in neighborhoods here are still appreciating. The advantage? Location and liquidity. On this trip, you’ll have a chance to see some properties for yourself… 

  Here you can own a one-bedroom apartment in the chic Recoleta neighborhood for as little as $74,000. Or rent a place in the heart of downtown for as little as $890 a month…

• A way to cash in on China's demand for lumber and invest for profit outside stocks or bonds: “From 1971 to 2010, an investor in timber saw average annual returns of over 14% – turning $10,000 into over $1.5 million,” says Steve Sjuggerud, editor of True Wealth. “That's better than stocks and bonds over the same period.

  “…the thing about trees is, they just keep growing," Steve says. "They don't care how much money is being printed in Washington. They don't care about the Great Recession or the jobs picture. They're oblivious. They just grow and grow..."

  Hardwood grows nearly 65% faster in Argentina than in the U.S., and after harvesting, it re-sprouts on its own. Meanwhile, China's demand for wood grew 400% in five years — it has trouble finding enough pulp to meet its toilet-paper needs alone! We’ll show you how you can capitalize directly on this trend.

• Like Napa Valley for pennies on the dollar: Argentina's vineyards are winning accolades around the world. Its wine exports to the U.S. are up more than 50% in the past five years, plus it's making inroads into European wine-snobbery. And now, China has discovered this market as well. Many of the best labels are just now appearing abroad.

  Here's your chance to get in at the ground-floor in the best grape-growing terroir region in the country. In the Valle de Uco (south of the city of Mendoza), you’ll visit and have the opportunity to invest in Los Arbolitos, a 1,010-acre premium vineyard, whose grapes are sold to the top wineries in Mendoza. The Valle de Uco is the best grape- growing region of Argentina … and one of the great wine regions of the world. The vineyard grows Malbec, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, as well as other varietals. Because they mature at different times, they assure an extended harvest season.

•  “Daredevil Play”: What’s Your Dollar Exposure?

  It’s been called the “Daredevil Play”: When you’re all-in on the US dollar.

  You could keep your cash in the bank where it earns little – if any – interest and then loses value to inflation and the money-printing press… or you could have your wealth in investments that have safely beaten inflation and provide you the protection of being outside the States, outside the dollar, and outside stocks and bonds.

  We’ll show you how this spring in Argentina and Uruguay…

  Untapped precious metal deposits:  “Silver is the only metal that has actually outperformed gold by a margin of more than 2-to-1 (from low to high) over the past decade,” says Karim Rahemtulla, with whom we’ll be travelling. And that’s why we’ll look at some silver opportunities with a mining company in Argentina.

  Silver is a bargain at current levels, he contends. Not just because it’s down almost 30% from its highs, but also because when the metal has hit its historical peaks, relative to the price of gold, the ratio was closer to half where it is right now. “So if you believe that we’re in a gold bull market that will continue for some time – as I do – it makes much more sense to place your bets on silver,” Karim says. “Doing so will give you a bigger bang for your debased buck!”

  In Argentina, we’ll find out about ways you can profit from high-potential precious metal deposits in the Americas. Another way to protect your wealth outside the States…

• Your own home, set amid the vines: We’ll explore La Morada de Los Andes as well, a vineyard community set in the pure sunshine of Argentina's wine country, at the foot of the rugged Andes. La Morada combines the tranquility of country life, the luxury of custom homes, the sophistication of a world-class wine region. Every lot faces the vines, and all have unobstructed, breathtaking views of the Andes and the Uco Valley. Here you can attune to the silence of nature, drink pure mountain water, breathe some of Earth's cleanest air and savor super-premium wines made from the community’s own vineyard, La Nusta.

• The Best Asset in a Crisis

  “I can think of no better asset to own during any kind of financial crisis than farmland or investing in agriculture stocks.

  “In some ways, farmland is even better than gold or silver. At least farmland is an intrinsically useful thing. It provides a tangible yield in the form of good things from the earth. We all have to eat. As consumers trim their sails, they ‘ll give up a lot before they give up their calorie intake.” – Chris Mayer, Daily Reckoning

  A vacation home in the “Aspen of Patagonia”: We would be remiss if we didn’t take you to spend some time at the Arelauquen Golf & Country Club. Here you’ll see a unique opportunity in the Patagonia – the possibility of owning property amid 780 hectares of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. This place has amenities that provide all the leisure and recreational services you could dream of: a 500-hectare nature reserve, an 18-hole golf course, polo grounds, a five-star lodge, and world-class culinary offerings. And all of it is just 15-minutes from one of the largest ski resorts in South America and 25-minutes from an international airport.

  Even though this development is well established, you will still find some good deals on homes and home-sites available, and it's surprisingly inexpensive given the high-collar "zip code." You'd pay millions in Aspen or Jackson Hole for properties like these. Yet here you’ll find well-built homes for under $500,000, and they come with a great views of the Catedral ski resort.

• Lakeside Living in Bariloche: On the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, homes have both lake and mountain views.  Most have wonderful gardens that are mature and genteel, with huge cypress, holly, and pine trees. Wild rose-hips and spectacular flowers line the roads and there is even a field of lavender in the area! Here in the lake area you're just minutes to downtown Bariloche and the ski resort. And, as this is where all the Brazilians vacation both in winter and summer, these properties make an excellent investment opportunity as they are very easily rented out.

• Doug Casey's masterpiece of development in Cafayate: We’ll also enjoy some time at La Estancia de Cafayate, a community designed to blend gracefully into its panoramic setting. This  project was conceived as a private place far from the crowds … a place to enjoy life at your own pace, pamper yourself, and escape from the stresses and strains of modern life.

  From the moment you go through the stone entrance gate, you’ll like what you find. The high Andean peaks reach heavenwards on one side … a river meanders alongside the property … horse riding across the sand dunes on a shimmering moonlit night is magical. La Estancia celebrates three passions: golf, wine, and horses. The Bob Cupp 18-hole links-style course weaves its way around the dunes, the vineyards, and some small lakes. You’ll have a chance to meet with and hear from Doug Casey’s research team while we’re here – and it looks like Doug himself will be on hand, too.

• Agriculture in Uruguay, the South American Monte Carlo: We’ll travel from Argentina to nearby Uruguay, the “Switzerland of the South” to explore opportunities for investment in both beachfront and farmland. International Living describes Uruguay as a place offering, “First-world infrastructure, a beach-strewn coast, and a heartland of small cities and towns with cobblestone streets and historic stone homes… a place where gauchos still tend their herds on the rolling pampas, as they have for centuries.”

  Uruguay boasts a stable government and a solid and still-confidential banking system. It’s an excellent agricultural producer, and as there is no limitation to foreign ownership, can make good sense as a place to park some cash as you wait out the recession back home. We’ll see several properties on offer – both agricultural tracts and beachfront, too…

Sophisticated, “European” Safe Haven

As I mentioned earlier, this part of South America is referred to as the “Europe of South America.” Now, I should tell you: I hesitated before sharing that tag line. After all, the papers have little flattering to say about the Euro-zone right now.

But understand that this characterization of Argentina and Uruguay… it’s really about lifestyle and culture…

Buenos Aires has a sophisticated, genteel Latin flair… but is on a cosmopolitan par with New York or Paris. Large boulevards, expansive parks and plazas, tall trees… it's a walking city with an aristocratic European feel. Here people use all the community green space. Stroll through a park, and you'll see residents reading, picnicking, talking… and even dancing the tango.

As investment guru Doug Casey explains, "Thanks to the large influx of Europeans over the previous two centuries, Argentina is now one of the most European countries in the world. That translates into classic architecture and a largely sophisticated and homogenous populace.

"Simply put, there's simply less cultural friction, reducing the Forever War to what you choose to watch on CNN. This reality is not lost on wealthy Europeans, who are flocking to the place and who will help drive up the prices of your real estate down there."

We’ll begin our trip in Buenos Aires, but that’s just a jumping-off point. We’ll criss-cross Argentina and then go on to Uruguay to see for ourselves the very best-value investments.

There is no greater pleasure than mixing breathtaking scenery, a glass of full-bodied Malbec wine, and a profitable deal.  I hope you’ll join me and Karim on this expedition, when we’ll have ample opportunity to enjoy all three …  

Argentina is booming today… as the New York Times recently reported:

“[Argentina’s] economy is expected to grow by 8 percent this year, the fastest growth in Latin America; employment has reached record levels; and the poverty rate has been cut by more than half since 2007, the government said.

“The country continues to benefit from heavy government spending, high commodity prices and strong demand from China for its agricultural products.”

What We’ll See and Do in Uruguay

And Uruguay makes very good sense as well…

“Its growth in 2010 was a robust 8.3 percent, compared to 2.8% for the US,” says International Living, “Even tourism was up a dramatic 40% this past season, bringing still more stimulus to this country of only 3 million people.”

Uruguay is a strong agricultural producer, as I’ve said, with abundant water. In fact, it sits on the continent’s largest aquifer. The country even has a surplus of electrical generating capacity from renewable resources. Last July, Standard & Poor’s bumped up Uruguay’s credit rating to “investment grade.”

The country has a culture of honest, non-confrontational people who savor fine living without the social conflicts you’ll find in many other countries. This means they enjoy low crime, low poverty, and a high standard of living.

Here you can farm your own land, hire a farm management company, or simply rent that land (there’s a liquid market for agricultural land with 3 - 4% yields). You’ll hear more about this from our expert, Juan Federico Fischer, who you will meet in Montevideo.

Montevideo, if you’re not familiar with it, is a medium-large, cosmopolitan city with great infrastructure. It boasts one of the loveliest "old cities" in South America. There, you can purchase an 8,000-square-foot French-style or Colonial-style building for $350,000.

If you'd rather have a smaller foothold, you can find a two-bedroom apartment in a colonial home for under $100,000. We will also visit one of the lovely suburbs of Montevideo to look at luxury condos.

And on the shore at Punta del Este you'll find excellent weather, glittering sandy beaches, and a truly glamorous, Monte Carlo atmosphere. It's a beguiling (and good-value) place to consider as a vacation retreat for a few weeks or months a year.

You Gain Valuable, On-the-Ground Connections
Among the Experts You’ll Meet and Hear from Are…

As I’ve said, this is a trip where we’ll combine business and pleasure. Primarily, though, it’s an investment-minded itinerary we’ll follow, and that means that along the way you’ll hear from experts who will share their insights and advice about the best ways to invest in Argentina and Uruguay – as a way to diversify your portfolio outside of US stocks and bonds, outside the dollar, and outside the States…

Among those you’ll hear from are –

Doug Casey
Casey Research
As The highly respected publisher and Founder of Casey Research, Doug literally wrote the book on profiting during times of economic uncertainty. He’s the author of the best-seller Crisis Investing, and a true international man. He has lived in 12 and visited over 175 countries. He’s been writing newsletter and alert services for sophisticated investors for over 28 years, and has been the director of and advisor to 9 different financial corporations. His hard-nosed, take-no- prisoners presentations are always entertaining and educational and usually very controversial.

Casey’s Research Team: In Cafayate, you will meet senior members of the Casey Research team, who will present a special seminar designed to answer your most pressing investment questions and provide insights into today’s complicated markets.

Karim Rahemtulla, Director of Options/Emerging Markets, The White-Cap Research Group; Editor, The Smart Cap Alert
Dubbed a "market maven" by CNBC, Karim Rahemtulla is one of the country's foremost specialists in options trading. As founder and editor of The Smart Cap Alert, he focuses his efforts on all aspects of options trading – LEAPS, put-selling/covered calls and spreads. Karim's also the Head of Emerging Markets, with more than 20 years of experience in trading such international markets. Educated in England, Canada and the United States, he's fluent in several languages. His undergraduate studies were completed in Economics/Foreign Languages. His graduate studies resulted in a Master's in Finance. Karim travels the world regularly, seeking out the best investment opportunities. And is a featured speaker at more than a dozen frontline conferences, annually.

Andrew Snyder
Editorial Director, Insiders Strategy Group
Andrew Snyder is the Editorial Director of Insiders Strategy Group and Editor of Insiders' Safe Haven Investor. Andy entered the world of finance as an advisor working with one of the nation's largest investment firms. He specialized in handling – and growing – the vast portfolios of wealthy clients. Andy earned his MBA, published an award-winning book, and has been published in numerous publications – with over 1,500 articles and columns in his name. He has also appeared on Fox News and other media outlets. Andy's readers have described him as unshakeable, suspiciously knowledgeable and just a bit nutty; these qualities have led him to uncover market-moving events and turn them into reliable, double- and triple-digit gains.

The Rosberg Family: Andrés is perhaps South America's best known wine expert; Martín is a real estate developer, and Steve is an economist and Managing Partner of Ushay Forestry and Los Arbolitos Vineyard projects.

Andres Rosberg
President, Argentine Sommelier Association-Managing
Director Los Arbolitos Vineyard Trust
Andrés Rosberg is one of Argentina’s first professional sommeliers. He is currently the President of the Argentine Sommelier Association (AAS), which he co-founded, the Secretary of the Panamerican Sommelier Alliance (APAS), and a member of the Didactic Committee of the International Sommelier Association (ASI). A “Certified Sommelier” by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Andrés is a member of tasting panels of wine guides and contests all around the world. His wine selection in Villa Hípica restaurant was repeatedly chosen as the country’s best and was the first to win a Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excel­lence” in Latin America. Today he is the Executive Sommelier of the praised HG Restaurant in the Fierro Hotel. While still tasting and consulting, Andres’ main focus is now to be the Managing Director for Operations of the Los Arbolitos Vineyard Trust, in association with Ushay Investments.

Steve Rosberg
Founder and Managing Partner, Ushay
Steve Rosberg has held top management functions in banks in Argentina, Grand Cayman and Ecuador, and has done international financial consulting for individuals and corporations. His extensive direct international experience in financial systemic crises, country default situations and inflationary environments taught him crisis management and to focus on businesses in real producing assets as the most reliable and the safest way to long-term capital growth. Steve is an Economist and graduated from UCA in Buenos Aires in 1975. He has done numerous courses during his many years in senior management, as well as post-graduate studies in Forestry Related Business Management. He has conducted seminars and given talks on financial risk management, international business and direct investment.

Paul Reynolds,
Managing Director
Reynolds Propiedades SA
Paul A. Reynolds graduated with a BA from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and has obtained the Certified International Property Specialist designation from NAR. For the past 30 years, Paul has combined his financial services and real estate experience in Canada and Argentina. He and his wife, Maria, are the principal owners of Reynolds Propiedades & Relocation, which has provided expatriate real estate and relocation services in Argentina for 40 years. The firm has three offices in Buenos Aires, a representative in Patagonia, and two offices in Uruguay (in Montevideo and Punta del Este). Their 80 team members are internationally trained and are 100% bilingual (Spanish and English). Reynolds Propiedades & Relocation are members of both the Argentine Canadian and British Chambers of Commerce and sole Argentine member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

And more…

A Private Adventure Geared at Connecting You to Sound,
Profit-Minded Investments in South America

This is a truly exclusive adventure … from the wonderful sights and sounds of the vibrant city of Buenos Aires … to La Estancia de Cafayate in the tranquil vineyards … to the Patagonia Lakes District … to the incredible Mendoza wine region … to Uruguay and pristine beaches and stable farmland investments.

This tour allows you to see much more than you possibly could on your own – in less time – and more affordably, too. You’ll learn all about forestry, vineyard, timber, mining, and real estate investments. And you’ll be instantly connected to our contacts on the ground – invaluable networking that would be impossible to come by were you to try to do a trip like this on your own.

Of course, we’ll take time off from our business schedule to explore the neighborhoods and enjoy a first-class tango show in Buenos Aires … visit La Estancia de Cafayate, where you can play a round of golf, go horseback riding … savor top-notch wines in the company of Argentina's premier sommelier … explore Patagonian vistas … taste succulent steak asado straight from the grill … and relax on the beaches of South America’s Monte Carlo.

You’ll find Argentina and Uruguay incredibly diverse – with a wealth of cultures and climates to choose from. We’ll go up into Cafayate, where Doug Casey has his project, and you’ll find it very desert-like with lots of dry sunshine, a rugged landscape. We’ll go down along the Andes to Mendoza and the wine valleys, and you’ll see it feels very much like a small Switzerland or Germany.

In Uruguay, you can dig your toes into some of the world’s best, golden-sand beaches bordering deep-blue seas, right after exploring everything from cozy villages to South America’s most popular resort.

This is a phenomenal trip – and unlike anything else out there. The folks who have joined me in the past rave about it. In fact, one couple has already been with me twice and they’re going again! That’s because it’s the kind of place you want to experience over and over again.

I do hope you’ll consider joining me in South America this fall. If you’re interested in diversifying your portfolio outside of stocks into real assets … outside the dollar … and outside the States, too, this trip will introduce you in person to opportunities worth your attention, portfolio-saving, wealth-enhancing opportunities.

Here below you’ll find the full picture of what we'll be doing, day-by-day, on this exclusive expedition …

I hope to have you along. Please feel free to give me a call or email if you have any questions or to reserve your place, call 1-800-926-6575 or 1-561-243-6276 or email: info@opptravel.com – or simply click on the link below now.

Sincerely,

P.S. Because I’m not in the business of herding groups of “tourists” around, we’re limiting the size of this trip to just 25 participants. That way we’ll be nimble. And, too, you can be sure you’re getting the access you need to make the decisions you need to make.  

So if you’re interested in joining us, I encourage you to let me know sooner rather than later. With the meltdown in Europe and the mess in the States… South America is emerging as one of the few safe-haven destinations for investment in the world today. I expect this trip to fill up quickly.

To put your name on the attendee list, please call 1-800-926-6575 or 1-561-243-6276 or email: info@opptravel.com today or click here below.

P.P.S. You may not be aware of it, but your IRA or 401(k) can invest in much more than just mutual funds, stocks, and bonds. In fact, many of the investments you'll learn about on this expedition can qualify, including foreign real estate, for instance.

And that's not all — so can bullion, certain gold coins, loan notes, corporate paper, options, trusts, LLCs, and corporations.

This offers you a way to diversify your portfolio today with real assets uncorrelated to Wall Street's shifting moods … assets that could provide tax-deferred income in many cases.