Dear Traveler and Friend,

Imagine a luxurious week aboard a sailing ship so elegant and refined it feels like a private yacht.

Stand on the deck, and you can watch the enormous white sails fill with wind and hear the clink of the cables against the masts. Relax by the pool as the ship skims smoothly over the water… or stand by the rail, cocktail in hand, as the sun sets red behind a distant horizon. This is travel at its very best.

From January 23-30, 2005, please join me as we sail on the Wind Surf along the Western Caribbean coasts of Mexico, Belize, and Honduras.

These shores are quintessential Caribbean, with crystal-clear azure waters and fiery sunsets. The snorkeling and diving along this hemisphere's largest barrier reef is among the best in the world, and here you avoid the crowds of the Eastern Caribbean.

Profits in Overseas Real Estate

Best of all, in these destinations you can own the tropical getaway you've always dreamed of for a fraction of what it would cost elsewhere in the region.

You know, adding overseas real estate to your investment portfolio is one of the best ways there is to hedge the U.S. stock markets. Real estate can't go to zero. It's a hard asset. You can visit it… stand on it. A smart property investment can make you short-term returns in the form of rental income. Long-term, it can make you rich.

And again, prices in the destinations we'll visit represent extraordinary values. In Honduras' Bay Islands, for example, you can own a charming, three-bed, two-bath home with a water view a 10-minute walk from the island's most beautiful beach for $164,500. And it comes fully furnished, has high-speed Internet access available, and includes use of the community pool. (On Grand Cayman, by contrast, a 2-bedroom condo with a beach view lists for $450,000.)

Meet Excellent Contacts on the Ground

I have been traveling to Mexico, Belize, and Honduras since 1995 -- exploring these countries with a traveler's curiosity. A doctor's visit may cost $20. Property taxes might be $100 per year. Plus in each of these countries, favorable retiree legislation allows you to bring in household goods duty free.

A Floating Boutique Hotel

The Windstar Cruise Line has just enhanced all of its ships, making the the Wind Surf one of the most beautiful sailing vessels in the world. It offers new amenities, furnishings, and state-of-the-art technology combined with Windstar's tradition of casual elegance, unparalleled service, and intimate atmosphere.

This ship sails with the highest crew-to-passenger ratio in its class, guaranteeing you excellent, personalized service. Each tastefully decorated stateroom offers a sea view and all the comforts of home, including a ship-to-shore phone.

For more details or to reserve your place, click Contact Me below, call (800) 926-6575, or or email info@opportunity-travel.com.

Sincerely,

Barbara Perriello,
Director, Opportunity Travel