Weekend Trip: Santa Fe, New Mexico - Arts & Skiing

*Disclaimer: when you RSVP Yes, you are agreeing to Our Group Travel Rules and all details on this page, so please read before you RSVP! If you like scenic mountain views, artsy shops, unique restaurants, and southwestern architecture, then you should like this trip! Total trip price should be about $314 (not including meals, optional ski lift ticket, and refundable airfare deposit.) Deposits (Cancellation & Refund Policy at bottom)1. Airfare: Your RSVP is not final until your $222.50 airfare* plus $50 refundable* airfare deposit ($272.50 total) is in Danielle's hands by Dec. 14. You must email Danielle to arrangement payment immediately after RSVPing, or your RSVP will be removed (see Acceptable Forms of Payment). These flights and prices are only valid so long as we pay all 10 people's airfare by Dec. 14!!! 2. Lodging: will be a nonrefundable* $67 per person, total cost for two nights. The order of who gets to pick out their beds first is mostly based on the order of who pays their lodging deposit first! ----------------- Santa Fe Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at 7,000 feet, Santa Fe was recently voted the fourth most popular travel destination in the US and the twelfth most popular in the world. Mile after mile of scenic National Forest envelops the city. Often referred to as "City Different," the New Mexico capital is at once steeped in Spanish history and on the cutting edge of modern technology. A bustling plaza sits in the center of the city where visitors can enjoy a number of fine restaurants, trendy shops, and art galleries. Speaking of art, Santa Fe has been voted one of America's top three art cities, thanks to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Museum of New Mexico, and Museum of Fine Arts, among others. Nearby lies the Sangre de Cristo, a mountain region popular for skiing, hiking, and picnicking. Ski Santa Fe (website) On Sunday, some of us will optionally spend either one full day ($58 lift ticket) or one morning/ half day ($42 lift ticket) at Ski Santa Fe ski resort. Those who do not ski or snowboard may instead get cozy at the lodge, stay in town and shop, or embark on a scenic mountain drive. http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ohgr4GC7edORkM:http://www.gounlimited.org/ski080058.jpg Rental Cars We will have a 1-hour scenic mountain drive from the Albuquerque airport to Santa Fe. I get discount rates that usually cost about $55 per car for the weekend, multiply by 3 cars, and divide 10 ways: $16.50 per person. Gas money should be about $20 each. Please read and agree to our Carpool FAQ and Rules. American Airlines Flights This morning flight out and evening flight back will really maximize our time in New Mexico! DFW to Albuquerque, Sat. Jan. 17, Departure 8:45AM | Arrival 9:35AM Albuquerque to DFW, Mon. Jan. 19, Departure 5:05PM | Arrival 7:50PM Base fare: 170 Tax: 32.50 Ticketing Fee: 20 Total: $222.50 Lodging @ Two Casitas' Tecolote vacation home (check out "Tecolote" on their website) This southwestern-styled home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, and a HOT TUB! Their web site link has a full description and 360 photos of most of the rooms. *Cancellation & Refund Policy 1. If 10 people do not pay airfare by Dec. 14, I will refund all money. -PASSED 2. $50 airfare deposit is refunded by airline after we fly. 3. Airfare and lodging is refundable only if someone takes your spot. You get 1 free name change on your airline ticket.