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A Grand Safari in Tanzania Adventures in Antarctica Cruising with Kids Mediterranean Odyssey

Other Travel Experiences Return to Vietnam Safari in Southern Africa Safari in Uganda & Rwanda

Tahiti and French Polynesia Travel News and Tips Wonders of the Nile

A Grand Safari in Tanzania Back to top

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 1: Gearing Up
What I did to prepare and plan for my first African safari

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 2: At First Sight
My first impressions of Tanzania -- a great adventure is about to begin

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 3: Climbing Kilimanjaro
Before our safari begins, we trek the world's tallest freestanding mountain

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 4: Into the Bush
Our safari officially begins and we experience "roughing it," Tauck-style

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 5: Children of the Maasai
Our group is deeply impacted by our visit to a Maasai elementary school

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 6: Africa's Garden of Eden
Welcome to, in my opinion, the most incredible place on Earth

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 7: The Great Migration
We witness a small part of this annual movement of 2 million animals through the plains of the Serengeti

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 8: Adrift Over the Serengeti
Our group is treated to a unique perspective of the Great Migration

Alan Fox's Tanzania Safari, Part 9: The Grand Design
Time to reflect on the systems, rhythms and rituals that make up the grand design of life in Tanzania 

Adventures in Antarctica Back to top

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise: On My Way
Why Antarctica? For the sheer, unadulterated joy of it, of course!

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 1: Paying Drake’s Toll
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and the infamous Drake Passage

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 2: Landing in Antarctica
Glaciers, penguins and seals greet us during our first day exploring Antarctica

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 3: The Age of Explorers
We extend our thanks to the explorers who preceeded us

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 4: Antarctica's Wild Side
The White Continent, then and now

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 5: Wonderland on Ice
Our group visits Neko Harbour and dreamlike Cierva Cove

Alan Fox’s Antarctica Cruise, Part 6: A Place Like No Other
We visit Deception and Half Moon Islands before saying goodbye to the White Continent

Cruising with Kids Back to top

Cruising with Kids under 7
Tips for making your little one's first cruise a big success

Cruising with Kids Ages 7-12
Older kids and 'tweens love cruising as much as their parents

Cruising with Teens
Keep these cruising tips in mind when your kid becomes a teenager

All I Need is a Ship
Cruises allow families to combine fun and education into one memorable vacation

'Twas the Night before Christmas
A cruise lover's take on the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore

Mediterranean Odyssey Back to top

Alan Fox’s Crystal Cruise, Part 1: Mallorca, Rome and Sorrento
We embark on our Mediterranean Odyssey

Alan Fox’s Crystal Cruise, Part 2: Onboard Crystal Serenity
The Crystal Serenity truly shines during days at sea

Alan Fox’s Crystal Cruise, Part 3: Greece, Croatia and Italy
We take in the history, culture and nature of Katakalon, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Trieste & Venice

Other Travel Experiences Back to top

Yachting with SeaDream, Part 1: The Company
Prior to the trip, here's some background information about SeaDream Yacht Club and its style of cruising

Yachting with SeaDream, Part 2: The Cruise
We experience yachting, SeaDream-style

Yachting with SeaDream, Part 3: The Ports
We explore some off-the-beaten-path ports of the Caribbean

Traveling in Italy, circa 1912
A look back at what it was like to travel in Southern Italy in the early 20th century

Alan Fox's Rhine River Cruise, Part 1: River Cruises vs. Ocean-Going Cruises
A comparison between two types of cruising

Alan Fox's Rhine River Cruise, Part 2: Sailing the Romantic Rhine
Our river cruise proves to be a relaxing, effortless way to explore Europe

VTG President Emerson Hankamer Cruises the Galapagos
Father and son explore the fascinating Galapagos Islands

Like Nothing on Earth
Going weightless with Zero G

I Want To Go Everywhere
Berlin's ITB Travel Trade Show impresses and inspires

Flying to or through Paris? Beware of CDG
My misadventures at Charles de Gaulle airport

Tribute to Bill, a Sailor at Heart
Memories of cruising with my father-in-law

Return to Vietnam Back to top

Return to Vietnam, Part 1: Halong Bay and Hanoi Hilton
Emotions run high as former POWs revisit the notorious Hoa Lo prison

Return to Vietnam, Part 2: Way Off the Beaten Path
Things begin to get wild as we move away from Vietnam's tourist areas

Return to Vietnam, Part 3: Our Search for Dogpatch
Our quest to find Dogpatch comes to an end

Safari in Southern Africa Back to top

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Prelude: When Africa Calls
My first unforgettable trip to Africa leaves me wanting more

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 1: Return to Africa
We begin our Southern Africa sojourn in Johannesburg

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 2: Lost and Found in Zambia
We are instantly intrigued and impressed by the Royal Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Maramba market

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 3: Surf & Turf in Zambia
Our safari takes through the bush on elephant back, and down the Zambezi in canoes

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 4: Botswana's Okavango Delta
We get our first glimpse of the Delta as we fly to our first camp

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 5: Khwai River Lodge
We visit the Kalahari Desert and I reflect on how our trip to Southern Africa differs from our previous trip to Eastern Africa

Alan Fox's Southern Africa Safari, Part 6: Savute Elephant Camp
Sorry to say good-bye and eager to return again someday

Safari in Uganda & Rwanda Back to top

Alan Fox’s Uganda & Rwanda Safari, Part 1: Edge of the Comfort Zone
Our adventure begins with lots of anticipation and just a little apprehension of what's in store

Alan Fox's Uganda & Rwanda Safari, Part 2: From Entebbe to Ndali
We enjoy a cultural exploration of the history and people of Uganda before heading into the bush

Alan Fox's Uganda & Rwanda Safari, Part 3: From Kibale to Ishasha
We track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and take a game-viewing boat ride along the Kazinga Channel

Alan Fox's Uganda & Rwanda Safari, Part 4: Tracking Gorillas in Rwanda
The purpose of our trip is realized: We observe a family of amazing, endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda

Tahiti and French Polynesia Back to top

Alan Fox's French Polynesia Trip, Part 1: I'm Never Going Home!
We've just arrived in paradise

Alan Fox's French Polynesia Trip, Part 2: Beautiful Bora Bora
We start things off right with nights in two Intercontinental resorts

Alan Fox's French Polynesia Trip, Part 3: Aboard the Paul Gauguin
We set sail from Papeete and experience the best the Paul Gauguin has to offer

Alan Fox's French Polynesia Trip, Part 4: A Look Back
A look at Captain Cook's Polynesia

Alan Fox's French Polynesia Trip, Part 5: Bora Bora & Moorea
Pearl shopping and shark diving in paradise

Travel News and Tips Back to top

What Ever Happened To…?: Still-Active Ships
A roundup of ships that once sailed under a different name

Whatever Happened to ...?: Inactive Ships
A roundup of cruise ships no longer sailing, or no longer marketed in North America

The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
A look at this marvel of modern engineering, and what the future holds

Vacations To Go Offers Department Dedicated to Travelers with Special Needs
Learn about our guide to special facilities, services and amenities, and our department of specially trained cruise counselors

What Ever Happened to Renaissance’s “R” Ships?
See where the popular "R Class" ships are now

Interview with Ron Pettit, Access Manager at Royal Caribbean
Learn how Royal Caribbean is reaching out to travelers with special needs

Cruise Line Price Protection Policies
What happens if the price drops after booking?

Europe Cruises and Cruise Tours
Planning a cruise to the Mediterranean or Northern Europe? Here are some tips.

Vacations To Go Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary
The story behind VTG's first 25 years

Grand Voyages
We scour the industry for the world's most unique and irresistible possibilities

The Value of Cruising
Of all the international vacation options, cruises offer the most bang for your buck

Trade Up During Bargain Season
Experience some of the industry's most unique suites for less during the industry's value season

Vacations To Go's Best
We profile several of the top vacation companies we represent

When You Have to Fly to Cruise
Three factors to consider when planning a cruise vacation that involves flying to your departure port

Cruise Ship Dining: Policies & Options
An overview of today's shipboard dining scene

Demystifying Cruise Ship Ratings
A brief explanation of the 6-star scale we use to rate cruise ships

Inaugural Cruises
Nine brand new ships take to the high seas in 2010

Vacations To Go Offers Travel Options to Satisfy Any Traveler
From cruises to escorted tours, from tropical resorts to African safaris, we're standing by to help

Tips for Planning an Alaska Cruise
Five things to consider when planning your trip to America's Last Frontier

Wonders of the Nile Back to top

Alan Fox's Egypt Trip, Part 1: Wonders of the Nile
We visit Cairo then embark on the Sonesta Sun Goddess

Alan Fox's Egypt Trip, Part 2: Scenes from the Nile
Highlights from our cruise along the world's longest river

Alan Fox's Egypt Trip, Part 3: A Commanding Presence
A visit to the Royal Mummy Room in the Egyptian Museum makes the past seem not so far away

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