Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) as they embark on a scenic adventure through the majestic Colorado Rockies and Santa Fe, New Mexico aboard historic trains! You’ll love riding the rails into the unspoiled scenic past of Colorado. This off-the-beaten-path tour of the U.S. West will take you through the untamed beauty of Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railway; through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad; and through the rugged splendor of The Rockies aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. You will also visit Colorado Spring’s Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde’s ancient cliff dwellings, Chimayo’s famous pilgrimage site, and Glenwood Spring’s historic Hotel Colorado. Train buffs will also enjoy time in Durango’s D&SNG Railway Museum. This is a land only trip.   9 DAYS - 11 MEALS

This trip includes round trip economy airfare from Austin, Dallas or Houston.  Join The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association (UT RFSA) on an historical and gastromical Italian adventure.  From art, culture, and amazing scenery to delicious food and wine, experience all Italy has to offer. Travel through the scenic countryside and take in the postcard-perfect vistas as you journey to Pisa with its iconic Leaning Tower and San Gimignano. Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David. Sample local wine and learn the secrets of preparing delicious Italian cuisine at a hands-on cooking class. Experience “La bella vita” – the good life, on this adventure in Italy. 10 DAYS • 13 MEALS

Join New Hope Missionary Baptist Church on their small group Dubai Desert Escape for 5 days, 6 nights.  Experience the exilerating dune bashing on your desert safari complete with BBQ dinner, a full day Dubai City Tour, and Abu Dhabi City Tour.  

Join Relaxed Escapes and the University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff Association  (UT RFSA) and friends on an unforgettable all-inclusive Danube River cruise onboard the Avalon Passion. 

Beginning with overnight stays in Budapest. Sail through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, visiting vibrant capitals and charming towns along the river. Highlights include guided tours of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau; a scenic cruise through Austria’s Wachau Valley; wine tasting in Melk; and time in medieval Linz and historic Regensburg. Conclude your journey with two enriching days in the fairytale city of Prague, discovering iconic landmarks like the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock and St. Vitus Cathedral.

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.