The trip is now full, but you never know - someone
might not be able to travel as planned. Sign up for the
waiting list (see below) and you might get to go!

Join us as we travel to the Pacific Rim to explore the lands where some of the finest and most lustrous cultured pearls are grown. Go behind the scenes for experiences that only GIA can provide in the world of cultured pearl farming, manufacturing and distribution.

First we'll travel to the paradise of Flower Island in the Philippines for a three-day cultured pearl farming experience led by Jewelmer International, a leading producer of South Sea cultured pearls.

Then, we will visit Japan to tour Mikimoto Island and view their pearling operation, museum and gift shop plus visit the Tasaki Shinju Company and the K. Otsuki Pearl Company.

Next we're off to China to see Chinese cultured pearl farms and processing factories, and tour of China Pearl and Jewellery City, a modern-day jewelry marketplace.

And, finally, the travel program ends in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair.

Don't miss this one-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Sept. 6-18. Space is limited.

Price: $4,603 per person, based on double occupancy; $5,859 single (not including airfare)

Registration begins on Tuesday, Feb. 19.  Details and registration form are available at www.protravelinc.com/gia2008.html.

Contact Nancy Porras Knight at Protravel International for more information.
     E-mail: nancyk@protravelinc.com
     Phone: 310-691-7425 or 800-301-3993

Secure your space by sending your non-refundable $500 check and a completed registration form to Protravel International. Phone reservations will not be accepted.