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The ×ÔοÊÓƵ Travel Program

Designed to fit any lifestyle, travel interest or budget, the ×ÔοÊÓƵ travel program has a trip for you. Each of our trips pairs unique educational opportunities with exceptional destinations. We know you have a choice when it comes to travel, and whether it is your first trip with us or your tenth, we look forward to welcoming you aboard.

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Travel FAQs

  • I Have a Trip Question, Who Should I Contact?

    Start with us, the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Travel Team! We can be reached 8:00am - 5:00pm CST at 615-322-3673. You may also email us, cary.allyn@vanderbilt.edu or clay.krebs@vanderbilt.edu.

  • Travel Insurance - Why, and With Whom?

    Travel insurance can be a great ally in your travel planning. To learn more, we recommend reviewing the various options here:Ìý

    We recommend, USI. You can learn more about their offerings and servicesÌý.

    For more information on travel insurance please call USI at 1-800-937-1387.

  • Are There Any Advisories for Our Destination(s)?

    We recommend utilizing all of the great resources that the State Department has to offer, available atÌý.

    You can learn more about the following, and more!

    • Locating, which may be searched by country or area.
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    • Reviewing their recommendedÌý
  • I Have Passport Questions, Who Should I Contact?

    We recommend utilizing all of the great resources that the State Department has to offer, available atÌý.

    You can learn more about the following, and more!

    • Locating, which may be searched by country or area.
    • Obtaining or renewing aÌý
    • Reviewing their recommendedÌý
  • Do I Need to Be a ×ÔοÊÓƵ Alumnus/NA to Travel?

    No. We welcome all interested travelers to our program.

  • Is a Negative COVID Test Required for Entry Back Into the U.S.?

    As of June 2022 a negative COVID test is not required to enter back into the U.S.Ìý.

Since its inception the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Travel program has been to all 7 continents, traversed oceans, and deserts, journeyed deep into the forests and even visited Antarctica. Browse our archive below and  from the hundreds of trips you, our travelers, have taken with us.

VU Travel Archive

  • 2021
      • The Glory of Greece and The Greek Islands

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      • Discover Southeast Alaska

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      • Yosemite, Death Valley, and the Great Parks of California

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      • Sophisticated Egypt: A Pharaonic Discovery

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      • Normandy ~ Honfleur

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  • 2020
    • The Wolves and Wildlife of Yellowstone
    • Sophisticated Egypt: A Pharaonic Discovery
    • Virtual Trip Reunions
    • Travel Webinars:ÌýÌýandÌý

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  • 2019
    • Ancient Skies: Total Eclipse in Argentina
    • Astounding Antarctica
    • Celtic Lands: 75th Anniversary of D-Day
    • Israel: Timeless Wonders
    • Panama to Paradise: San Diego to Miami

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  • 2018
    • Cuba: Revolution to Evolution
    • Pearls of Italy
    • Polar Bears & Beluga Whales
    • Sophisticated Egypt: A Pharaonic Discovery
    • Toronto to Vancouver by Rail

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  • 2017
    • Australia Down Under
    • Flavors of Spain
    • Portrait of Ireland
    • The Galapagos Islands
    • WW1 History Cruise

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  • 2016
    • Italian Rivera
    • Eastern Oriental Express
    • Machu Picchu
    • Tanzania Migration
    • Trans-Siberian Railroad

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Get In Touch With Us!

Cary DeWitt Allyn, Director
(615) 322-3673

Clay Krebs, Assistant Director
(615) 322-8919

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