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UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS

RELAXED ESCAPES

AUTUMN IN THE ADIRONDACKS AND FINGER LAKES

Sep 20 -27, 2026

UT RFSA is off on another adventure to the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks, September 20 - 27, 2026.


Autumn is an exciting time to visit New York’s Adirondacks and Finger Lakes region. Explore the 1000 Islands of the St. Lawerence River on a cruise to historic Dark Island.  Tour the picturesque Sonnenberg Gardens and have lunch in beautiful Belhurst Castle. Learn the history of our nation’s pastime, baseball in Cooperstown and enjoy a narrated lunch cruise on scenic Lake George.

PRICE PER PERSON

$3,199 pp Dbl
$1,299 Sgl Supplement
$   900 Round Trip Economy Group Airfare

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$200 pp (Non-Refundable)

CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CIRCLE: MARITIMES & NEW FRANCE CRUISE

June 8 - 19, 2027

Escape the Texas heat and journey with the UT RFSA and Relaxed Escapes on a Holland America cruise from Montréal to Boston.  Cruise the scenic St. Lawrence River, uncover the French charms of Quebec’s cities and towns, and call on three dynamic Newfoundland ports.


Highlights


11 Day Cruise from Montreal, Quebec to Boston Massachusetts

  • Montreal, Quebec

  • Saint Lawrence River crossing

  • Quebec City, Quebec

  • Saguenay, Quebec,

  • Baie-Comeau, Quebec

  • Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec

  • Corner Brook, Newfoundland

  • St Anthony, Newfoundland

  • St Johns, Newfoundland

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • Boston, Massachusetts

PRICE PER PERSON

Rates Start At:
Inside:  $3,063 pp Dbl, $5,562 Sgl


Ocean View:  $3,533 pp Dbl, $6,502 Sgl


Veranda:  $3,593 pp Dbl,  $6,622 Sgl


*** Rates include RFSA Fundraiser


Additional Options Available

  • Allianz Trip Protection Plan 

  • Pre and Post Cruise Nights

  • Holland America's Have It All Plus (Early Booking Bonus) 

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$600 PP

IRELAND'S IRISH GOLD (2nd Departure)

Oct 6 -14, 2027

Join Relaxed Escapes and The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) on this thoughtfully designed Ireland tour which explores the most acclaimed sights and scenic byways of West and Southern Ireland, including beautiful Connemara.


Trip Highlights:

  • 9 Days, 8 Nights, 12 Meals

  • Sean’s Bar in Athlone

  • Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

  • Ring of Kerry Highlights

  • House of Waterford Crystal

  • Jaunting Car Ride

  • Blarney Castle

  • Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • Irish Night at Killarney

  • Pearse Lyons


Hotels:

  • Royal Marine Hotel

  • The Galmont Hotel & Spa

  • Great Southern Killarney Hotel

  • Granville Hotel

  • Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

PRICE PER PERSON

$3,824 pp Dbl, $5,219 pp Sgl 

Includes $104 for RFSA Fundraiser


5% Early Booking Bonus, when booked by Dec 31, 2026


Optional Pre and Post Night Available

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$250 pp (Non-Refundable)

IRELAND'S IRISH GOLD

Oct 1 - 9, 2027

SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST ONLY!


Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) and Relaxed Escapes on this thoughtfully designed Ireland tour which explores the most acclaimed sights and scenic byways of West and South Ireland, including beautiful Connemara.


Trip Highlights:

  • 9 Days, 8 Nights, 12 Meals

  • Sean’s Bar in Athlone

  • Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

  • Ring of Kerry Highlights

  • House of Waterford Crystal

  • Jaunting Car Ride

  • Blarney Castle

  • Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • Irish Night at Killarney

  • Pearse Lyons


Hotels:

  • Royal Marine Hotel

  • The Galmont Hotel & Spa

  • Great Southern Killarney Hotel

  • Granville Hotel

  • Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

PRICE PER PERSON

$3,779 pp Dbl, $5,074 pp Sgl 

Includes $104 for RFSA Fundraiser


Optional Pre and Post Night Available

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$250 pp (Non-Refundable)
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