Travel FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can travel with the Traveling Bulldogs?

The opportunity to travel with the Traveling Bulldogs and the MSU Alumni Association is open to ALL MSU alumni, their families, and friends. You do not have to be a graduate of MSU to travel with our program.

2. Where can I get more detailed information about a certain trip?

Brochures or other available information may be requested from the MSU Alumni Association online at alumni.msstate.edu/travelbrochure. Brochures for each trip will be mailed approximately 6-9 months prior to departure. However, not all programs have brochures and each tour operator decides how many brochures to mail. Therefore, everyone in our travel pool may not receive each brochure so there is no need to wait for a brochure to reserve your spot. Many tours will fill quickly. We encourage you to call the tour operator noted to help you make your decision. You can also sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to date on current offerings.

3. Do you offer specials or discounts?

Most of our travel partners offer special discounts throughout the year. In most cases these special discounts are an Early Booking Discount (EBD) price. Book early to get the best price!

4. What if I am only booking for myself?

Most trip pricing is based on double occupancy, or two people sharing a room or cabin. Some trips, however, are considered “No Single Supplement,” which means there is no extra charge for a single room or cabin, based on availability. Many of the trips offered will require a single supplement for those who wish to travel alone. On most tours, a limited number of single rooms are available. Please consult the tour operator for more details.

5. How do I make a reservation?

To make a reservation please contact the respective tour operator for that program, or if there is an online booking option available, visit the appropriate website. Contact information for the tour operators will be outlined in individual trip brochures or you can call the MSU Alumni Association at 662-325-7000 or visit our website https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/travel.

6. May I arrange my own air travel?

To lock in low airfares, our travel suppliers have negotiated special rates with major airlines that may require you to take non-direct flights. Please feel free to discuss “land only” options with the tour operator should you desire a more direct flight or want to use frequent flyer miles. The Alumni Association has no control over air travel and sometimes challenging airport infrastructures. If you book your own flights, you are responsible for making connections with the main group.

7. What happens if I need to cancel? Will I get a refund?

Tour operators are subject to cancellation penalties as outlined in the individual trip brochures. Cancellation penalties are structured to coincide with advance payments that our travel suppliers must make to their suppliers, and the penalties are strictly enforced due to these contractual commitments. Because our travel suppliers have different cancellation policies, please make sure that you understand all cancellation penalties prior to making your trip deposit. Each tour operator has a unique cancellation and refund policy. Please review each trip brochure carefully prior to reserving space on a tour. We also strongly encourage purchasing trip insurance.

8. Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, how soon do I need to enroll?

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to ensure coverage in case of an illness, injury, medical evacuation, delay or unforeseen emergency. For your convenience, the Alumni Association has partnered with Meyer and Associates to provide travel insurance to our travelers. We encourage you to call 866-679-7836 or enroll online at MSU.meyerandassoc.com for details and coverage points. We also suggest that you check with your medical insurance provider to determine if you are covered outside the United States. Medicare does not provide coverage outside the United States.