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Universal Travel System Celebrates 37th Anniversary

If we can’t take you there, chances are that nobody else can! With over 36 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 2008
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.

April 14 - May 7, 2008
Special Middle East
Visiting: Azerbaijan, Nakhichevan, Iraq, Iran, UAE, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Kashmir & Bangladesh.

7 Days North Korea
Departures: July 30, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2008.

NEW! 9 Days North &
South Korea Adventure
We will be spending four day and three nights in North Korea, 2 nights in Seoul and 2 nights in Beijing.
Departures: April 18 & 28, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept.1, 8, 22 & 29, 2008.

March 28 - April 8, 2008
Visiting Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Madinah, Al Ula, Madain
Saleh, Hail, Riyadh.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 5, 2008
UNESCO
World Heritage Sites North Africa, visiting Tunisia, Algeria & Libya.

SHOPPING PACKAGES

Shopping Paradise Hong Kong
Five nights hotel with transfers and half-day city tour. With roundtrip airfare, all inclusive, from $1,445.

Korea Highlights
One week including Seoul, Kyongju, Pusan. All inclusive with roundtrip airfare, from $2,800. All Korean programs feature airfare options on ASIANA AIRLINES 747, including American Express Platinum Card 2-for-1 in Business & First Class from LAX.

Lost Islands of the South Pacific
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.

In a proud statement issued from their company headquarters, Universal Travel System announced that 2008 is the 37th Anniversaryof the founding of their business. The company was started in 1971, the same year that the bubble umbrella was seen all over the streets of America. It was the latest invention in raingear. It covered your head and shoulders and was completely clear so you could see where you were going.

UTS recently convened a tour manager meeting in Europe to discuss the various itineraries we offer our clientele. Left to right: Rolf Hildebrand, Klaus Billep, and Herbert Goebels.

Special North Korea Tours
CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE SLIDE SHOW

Americans seldom have the opportunity to visit North Korea. UTS took several groups of American travelers to this isolated country in 2007 and previous years (click here to view a detailed trip report courtesy of one of our clients, Mr. Don Parrish). We will be offering three different tours to North Korea in 2008 as follows:

A. Basic 7 Days - 5 Nights Package
Departing Los Angeles July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17 and Sept. 24
Including 2 nights in Beijing and 3 nights in Pyongyang

B. 9 Days - 7 Nights Package
Departing Mondays - July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1
Including 2 nights in Seoul, 2 nights in Beijing and 3 nights in Pyongyang

C. 10 Days - 8 Nights Package
Departing Saturdays - Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23
Including 1 night in Seoul, 4 nights in Vladivostok (Siberia) and 3 nights in Pyongyang

Pyongyang was the capital of Kogurya, the first feudal state of Korea, with a long history. The city was leveled during the Korean War and was completely rebuilt, giving it the appearance of a modern city. There are over 70 large parks and recreation grounds, and many monumental edifices, museums and cultural and art establishments. Click the tour links above to view complete itineraries. Please book early!

Tour Guide

Tour Manager Profile:
Herbert Goebels
Our tours are successful for many reasons, the dedication of our staff, reliable overseas ground operators and especially our Sr. Tour Director, Mr. Herbert Goebels, who has visited more than 300 countries. Herb has escorted tours since the early 1970s and is well liked by our repeat clientele.

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. UTS was the first U.S. tour operator to offer escorted trips to Arabia in 1984. Four departures in 2008.

East Africa
Unusual East Africa tour Including Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda & Uganda. Our 16th year – this tour is sold out early. Yearly departure – October 21, 2008. Land cost share basis $12,600 – single supplement $2,100. Air from New York $5,100.

Suriname & The Guyanas
Ten-day South America adventure including the seldom visited small countries of Suriname and the Guyanas. Land cost (sharing) $3,500; Air $1,500 from Miami. Year round departures.

Micronesia
Monthly departures to "The Land of Tiny Islands" for this unforgettable 20-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. Land cost is $4,600.

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 construction by over 25,000 laborers. Cambodian highlights include Phnom Penh, evacuated by the Khmer Rouge and now come back to life and the Siem Reap province with its 200 temples virtually untouched by the tides of war. 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. Land cost $6,500 sharing, $1,100 single supplement.

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. Nine days $3,600 share land cost.

Note: Additional air for combining Central Asia Caucasus tour $990.

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.

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.

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