Australians Studying Abroad Pty Ltd (ASA)

Australians Studying Abroad (ASA), celebrating 30 years in 2007, is the licensed travel agent appointed to arrange travel for delegates and their partners wishing to attend the Baker Heart Research Institute: 'Heart and Mind' Psychoneurocardiology Conference in Prato from the 3^rd to the 5^th of September 2008.

Group Travel Arrangements include:

• Competitive economy class airfares flying Singapore Airlines for delegates attending from Australia
• Accommodation at the Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino, or the Art Hotel Milano in Prato
• A limited number of mini-apartments are also available at the Residence Manassei in Prato
• Rail travel between Rome Airport and Prato
• Early bird discounts airfares are available if flights are booked and paid for in the early bird period, which is generally October to December 2007. These discounts can often be substantial.

View the website for information on the airlines, accommodation and the partners program.

Day tours while based in Prato:
A range of half-day and full-day excursions in Florence and neighbouring towns (Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa) are available. All these tours start in Florence. Please contact ASA or check our website if you are interested in receiving further information.

Pre and Post Travel Options include:
A range of accommodation options throughout Italy (including Rome, Florence and Venice), and a variety of day excursions and tours to regions of Italy including the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Northern Italy; car hire and villa rental options; we can tailor a trip to suit your needs.

Exclusive Lombardy & The Italian Lakes Post-Conference Tour: 6^th to 13^th September 2008
We are also delighted to offer an exclusive post conference tour for delegates and their partners. This week long tour, starting in Prato and ending in Milan, takes you through the beautiful pastoral landscapes of Lombardy and the Veneto, past stunning lakes, through seldom visited towns, magnificent gardens and Palladian Villas. This highly popular tour takes in the Romanesque churches and exquisite paintings of Parma, the famous Teatro Olympico, Verona's ancient Roman Amphitheatre and magnificent Palladian Villas. The regions incredibly rich history and natural beauty are highlighted by our carefully thought-out program. The leader for this tour, David Henderson, trained at the Royal Academy of Art, London and now spends most of his year living and painting in Italy. David will offer many insights into the beauty and nature of the magnificent houses of this region.

• Book early for this exclusive intimate tour, as there are only 28 places available.

View the website for a day by day itinerary and costings.

ASA's website: http://www.asatours.com.au contains:

• A detailed description of all accommodation options in Prato (including location map and hyperlinks to the hotels' websites) are available. Please download and complete the registration form and return this with your deposit to ASA as soon as possible so as not to miss your first accommodation choice or a place on the exclusive post conference tour.
• Flight options with Singapore Airlines - including airfare prices and flight schedules
• Other pre- or post- travel options
• Applicable Booking Forms

Travellers not taking the group travel arrangements:
If you are travelling from Australia and require alternative airfares or additional travel arrangements, please remember that ASA will be pleased to assist you!

Please note: September corresponds with High Season in Europe, demand for accommodation and air travel is therefore very high. We ask all travellers to begin organising their travel arrangements as soon as possible (preferably to be completed by the end of December 2007).

For all enquires please contact:
Julie Whiteley
Senior Consultant
Email: julie@asatours.com.au
Tel: +61 3 95091955, Freecall: 1800 645 755 (outside Melbourne metro area)
Fax: +61 3 95761726