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UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS

RELAXED ESCAPES

ALASKA DENALI EXPLORER CRUISE TOUR

Aug 1 - 12, 2026

Join UT RFSA in Alaska.  


Pair a 7-day Voyage of thebGlaciers cruise with 4 nights on land at Princess® wilderness lodges. 


Itinerary features the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service to the Denali-area, a Natural History Tour into Denali National Park, plus a Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise in Fairbanks. Discover the Great Land with Princess – from its towering mountains and epic glaciers to abundant wildlife.

PRICE PER PERSON

Starts at $3,184 pp based on inside double occupancy

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$250 pp (Refundable)

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)

FALL IN LOVE WITH COSTA DEL SOL & MADRID

Apr 3 - 11, 2027

The University of Texas Retired Faculty and Staff, and Relaxed Escapes Invite You To...


Experience Costa del Sol & Madrid


Located in the Spanish region of Andalusia, Costa del Sol, or Sun Coast, has appealed to citizens of Europe—and the rest of the

world—for centuries. With its mild winter temperatures and abundant sunshine, it’s no wonder it’s long been a retreat for

northern Europeans escaping harsher winters. Here, golden sands line the Mediterranean coast, while small towns and

whitewashed villages with cobblestone streets pepper its shores. For all its recent history, the region has been in the path of

explorers and settlers for thousands of years and boasts incomparable historical monuments to prove it.


Madrid is a vibrant city where history, art, and lively Spanish culture come together beautifully. From world-class museums and grand landmarks to delicious tapas and stylish plazas, it’s the perfect destination for a fun and memorable group adventure.


From sunlit coastlines to the capital city energy of Madrid, this is Spain in perfect balance.


Trip Highlights

  • 5 Nights in Fuengirola, 2 Nights in Madrid

  • Only change hotels once

  • Fuengirola

  • Málaga with Home-Hosted Lunch

  • Marbella

  • Ronda

  • The Arab

  • Old and New Bridge

  • The Alhambra

  • Granada

  • Madrid

  • Plaza Mayor


Optional Barcelona Post Tour Extension Available

Fully guided extension

4 Days, 3-Night 

PRICE PER PERSON

$4,149 pp DBL, $4,849 pp Single

Oct 4, 2026 - Price Increases $400 per person

Price Includes Round Trip Economy Airfare


Optional Elite Air upgrades available 


Collette Cancellation Waiver & Trip Insurance available

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$698 pp

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

Oct 1 - 9, 2027

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

  • House of Waterford Crystal

  • Jaunting Car Ride

  • Blarney Castle

  • Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • Irish Night at Kate Kearney’s Cottage

  • Pearse Lyons


Hotels:

  • Royal Marine Hotel

  • The Galmont Hotel & Spa

  • Great Southern Killarney Hotel

  • Granville Hotel

  • Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

PRICE PER PERSON

$3,829 pp Dbl, $5,124 pp Sgl


5% Early Booking Bonus, when booked by July 21, 2026


Optional Pre and Post Night Available

DEPOSIT PER PERSON

$250 pp (Non-Refundable)
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