Do you think it will be too expensive to attend ASLM2012? 

Here are some tips to help get you there,

even if you are on a tight budget...

1. Housing - ASLM2012 has secured great rates at some of the best hotels in Cape Town!  Register for lodging to get the best deals.  And for the truly budget-conscious, we have some "backpacker" options for as low as US$15 per night.  Book these rooms early, as availability is limited.  Contact tuane@cticc.co.za for more information.
2. Registration - Early-Bird Registration will save you $100 off the regular registration cost.  Or better yet, get FREE registration when you volunteer to work 2 half-day shifts at the conference!  Volunteering helps support ASLM, and can be a fun way to get a "behind-the-scenes" view of the conference. 
3. Are You a Student?  A limited number of student travel scholarships will be awarded based on submission of outstanding abstracts.
4. Bring a Buddy - Traveling with friends can help you save money and make your conference experience more memorable.  Bring a buddy and share hotel rooms, taxis... even meals!
5. Local Cuisine - Dinner in fancy Cape Town restaurants can be pricey.  But you can enjoy the local cuisine for just a few dollars a day.  Plus many hotels provide free breakfast with your room!
6. Getting There - This will likely be your largest expense, so shop around to find good prices.  Visit www.aslm2012.org in early September for discount information from South African Airways for ASLM conference delegates.  And try out mobissimo to find some great deals! 
7. Getting Around - Cape Town offers MyCiTi Bus Service between the airport and central Cape Town for about US$6 per person, running every 20 minutes from 4:20-21:00 daily.  Conference hotels are within walking distance to the convention center, and many offer complimentary shuttles to the famed Waterfront district, featuring numerous dining and shopping options.
8. Continuing Education Credit - We will be offering FREE Continuing Education credit for conference participants.  Stay tuned to www.aslm2012.org for more details in early September.
9. Do Your Homework - You can find great tips for saving money in Cape Town.  Here are a few websites to get you started...
• http://www.gotravel24.com/theme/city-breaks/cape-town-budget
• http://traveldk.com/cape-town/topten/budget-tips-4
• http://www.ordertheguide.info/cape-town-on-a-budget-a-short-proceed-guide.html
• http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/cape-town-the-top-25,6381/
10. Estimate Your Budget - Calculate your travel expenses, and you might be surprised at how affordable the ASLM2012 conference can be...
• Lodging - 4 nights at backpacker hotel, US$15 per night = US$60
• Registration - Volunteer and it's FREE!
• Food - 4 days at US$20 per day = US$80
• Flight - Variable, depending on where you are coming from.  Here are some sample prices that we found:  Kenya - US$767, Nigeria - US$681, Ethiopia - US$931, Namibia - US$390, Senegal - US$1632

Register now and save $100!