Camera for travelling

Hello.  I am looking for a camera to travel with that takes good shots that may be blown up to 8x12's.  I want somthing that is OK in low light, and a decent zoom.  Since I'll be travelling I don't want something too heavy or bulky with lots of accessories.  I take a lot of landscape and architectural shots.  Budget would be no more than $800 and prefereably closer to $400.
Thanks for the help!

8x12 enlargements?  8 megapixels is enough... anything more is over kill.
Low light?  What do you think about http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+G1+X​+14.3-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/4810725.p?i​....  The G1x has one of the largest sensors out there for low light.
Only a DSLR has a bigger sensor.

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