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Universal Travel System Celebrates 41st Anniversary

If we can’t take you there, chances are that nobody else can! With over 41 years of professionally executed international tours, Universal Travel System carefully plans itineraries to fit your needs in transportation, transfers, accommodations, and sightseeing. From one-week packages to Hong Kong to round the world odysseys, we provide for the needs of discerning travelers.

Our destination knowledge and close contact with government tourist offices, airlines and hotels assures you of the service that you should expect from a travel industry leader such as UTS. After all, those who have traveled with us are our highly satisfied repeat customers.

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SPECIAL DEPARTURES 2012
These special adventures are created for people looking for unusual and intriguing comfortable travel. Because of our emphasis on "out-of-the-way" places, this travel adventure is exclusively for those who welcome adventure and are prepared to accept the uncertainties, as well the rewards, of travel in many regions where the American is virtually unknown.

March to November 2012
China, North Korea & South Korea
An extraordinary 10-day Asian odyssey

March to November 2012
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Madinah, Al Ula, Madain, Saleh, Hail, Riyadh (several departures)

March 24 - April 1
8-Day Iraq & Kurdistan

SHOPPING PACKAGES

Shopping Paradise Hong Kong
Five nights hotel with transfers and a half-day city tour, including roundtrip airfare.

Korea Highlights
One week including, Seoul, Kyongju, Pusan. All Korean programs feature airfare options on ASIANA AIRLINES 747, including American Express platinum card 2-for-1 in Business & First Class, from LAX .

ISLAND ADVENTURES

Lost Islands of the Pacific Ocean
Visit the area portrayed by Michener in "Tales of the South Pacific" as well as historic battlefields of World War II. This 30 day "return to paradise" begins in Australia and continues to Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga with the chance of glimpsing the giant king on his daily bicycle ride! Western Samoa offers accommodations at the famous Aggie Grey's Hotel and a stop at Vailima, home of Robert Louis Stevenson. You will stay at Rainmaker Hotel (remember Sadie Thompson?) in American Samoa ,Pago Pago, Lord Howe, Norfolk, and Chatham Islands.

Micronesia
Monthly departures to "The Land of Tiny Islands" for this unforgettable 22-day experience. The Marshall Islands with scenic beaches and a launch trip to the beautiful lagoon,..Micronesia and Pohnpei Island featuring a full day of exploring by motor launch. Cruising Moen Island's world's largest lagoon followed by a drive of the island that stops to visit a tropical outpost with a taste of the past. Yap Island is noted for its large donut-shaped money that still holds value in prestige and hereditary. From the "Floating Garden Island" of Koror Island, where a full day by boat to Peleliu Island and World War II battle sights may be arranged. Saipan, another famous battle ground, also boasts lush jungle terrain. Historic sightseeing in Guam covers the 1736 Governor's Palace to modern-day times.

Islands of the Indian Ocean
The Islands of the Indian Ocean re just as beautiful and interesting as the South Pacific Islands. You will be able to visit the best these islands and stay in superb hotels.

Sr. Executive Steve Alexis is our Vice President of New Product Development. He is developing a new line of tour programs using his enormous travel experience. Click here to learn more about the valuable knowledge and expertise that Mr. Alexis has brought to the Universal Travel System team.

Special North Korea Tours
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Americans seldom have the opportunity to visit North Korea. UTS has taken numerous groups of American travelers to this isolated country in recent years (click here to view a detailed trip report courtesy of one of our clients, Mr. Don Parrish). Consult our 2011 Highlights of North Korea Itinerary for more information.

Superior Guides

Our tours are successful for many reasons – the dedication of our staff, reliable overseas ground operators, and especially our star tour managers. Pictured above are Senior Tour Director Herbert Goebels (left) and Rolf Hildebrand, and experienced world traveler who is fluent in seven languages.

Arabian Adventure, Escorted
For untold centuries the magic of the Arabian Nights has woven its spell for those enchanted by mysterious places. To those who have seen the more routine Middle East, here is an unrivaled opportunity to enjoy a new and different venture in regions where the American is virtually unknown. This 17 day tour offers unusual and intriguing travel in comfort to Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Bahrain, Dubai, Fujairah, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Qaiwain. Four departures in 2012. UTS was the first U.S. tour operator to offer escorted to Arabia in 1984.

East Africa
Unusual East Africa tour Including Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda & Uganda. Our 18th year – this tour is sold out early. Yearly departure – October 18, 2012.

Suriname & The Guyanas
Nine-day South America adventure including the seldom visited small countries of Suriname and the Guyanas.

Asia Adventure
Where the East is still mysterious…Laos, covered by lush jungles, mountainous countryside…where the pace of life appears to stand still and the capital city of Vientiene depicts the quintessential Asian city of yesteryear. The Khymer temples of Angkor Wat represent one of the Seven Wonders of the World dating back to the 12th century. Vietnam, with its 400-year-old culture of 54 ethnic groups, awaits you in a famous but little-visited setting.

Unusual Central Asia
For untold centuries the magic of the Great Silk Road has woven a spell for the “out-of-the-way” places. We will visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Caucasus Tour
Visiting: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia. Oil has been rediscovered in the Caspian Sea, which the Governments of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia share.

Nepal-Bhutan
The last two decades have brought many changes to this region. We will visit the nations near the Himalayas – fabled with mysticism and adorned with natural beauty from tropical plants to alpine flowers, blessed with centuries old traditions and culture. This area is a true treasure.