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Universal Travel is one of the finest purveyors of bespoke, or luxury travel in the country and has clients nationwide.

08/16/2024

Virtuoso Travel Week 2024! Randy, Lea, Jill, Kristie, Margaret, Sarah Katherine, and Stefanie represented Universal Travel on different levels this week. Best team ever!!! 🎉

08/16/2024

Spend an evening exploring Dubrovnik’s Old Town’s best bottle lists.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/where-to-drink-croatian-wine-in-dubrovnik

Image: M'arden

08/13/2024

Fall for Marseille’s charm! Here's how to spend a port call exploring, savoring the local cuisine, and shopping in France's most Mediterranean city.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/how-to-spend-a-port-call-in-marseille

Image: Anthony Lanneretonne

08/08/2024

Unwind in style at The Setai, Miami Beach. Savor a cocktail on a private beach with the soundtrack of soothing waves. Discover the top five reasons you'll love this hotel.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/five-things-we-love-the-setai-miami-beach

08/06/2024

These laid-back Tico experiences are perfect for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace over high-energy adventures in Costa Rica.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/a-slow-travelers-guide-to-thrill-seeking-in-costa-rica

08/02/2024

Farm-to-table dining is blooming in Kyoto. Learn how Kentaro Suzuki supplies the city’s fine dining restaurants with fresh ingredients.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/peek-inside-kyotos-blooming-farm-to-table-scene

Image: Andrew Faulk

07/26/2024

Did you know you could hang ten with some of Costa Rica’s coolest athletes? Read more about SurfX, the women-run surf school, at the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/meet-costa-ricas-new-generation-of-surfers

07/23/2024

Make reservations for high-profile tables in Monaco, but don’t miss traditional Monégasque dishes that are still loved by locals.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/monacos-soulful-native-cuisine-is-worth-the-trip

Image: Clara Tuma

07/18/2024

Here are four destinations to sail to when you think you’ve already seen it all.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/four-destination-dupes-for-some-of-the-worlds-most-popular-cruise-ports

Image: David Swanson

07/16/2024

Explore Zagreb's top restaurants and bars for artisanal foods, house schnapps, and fresh roasts.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/to-find-croatias-best-restaurants-and-bars-head-to-the-capital

Image: J. Duval and Zagreb Tourist Board

07/12/2024

With private guides, turn a few short days in Rome into the coolest trip ever.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/how-to-do-rome-the-right-way

Image: Abercrombie & Kent

07/10/2024

From plant-based dining to health-focused hotels, find out how Manhattan transforms into a restful haven for wellness-seeking travelers.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/where-to-find-serenity-in-the-city-that-never-sleeps

Image: Ball & Albanese

07/06/2024

Watch the new season of 'The Bear,' then add these standout Chicago restaurants to your must-visit list.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/watch-the-new-season-of-the-bear-then-add-these-chicago-restaurants-to-your-list

Image: Kelly Sandos

07/03/2024

From a Loro Piana-bedecked beach club in France to Pucci-inspired cocktails in Monte Carlo, discover the high-style collaborations worth traveling for.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/the-fashion-houses-popping-up-at-luxe-hotels-this-summer

06/28/2024

Immerse yourself in Delhi’s culturally rich history and make unforgettable family memories with this guide.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/an-essential-guide-to-visiting-old-delhi-with-a-toddler

Image: Atul Pratap Chauhan

06/26/2024

Far-flung destinations, home-grown hospitality, and house concerts make the Faroe Islands a haven for slow travel enthusiasts.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/how-the-remote-faroe-islands-make-a-case-for-slow-travel

Image: Visit Faroe Islands

06/21/2024

While in Vegas, uncover the off-the-menu margarita adored by over 1 million visitors for a truly unforgettable sip.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/drink-vegas-secret-100000-people

Image: Anthony Mair

06/19/2024

Discover the serene beauty of Italy’s Amalfi Coast on an unhurried hike along the CAI-300.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/an-unhurried-hike-along-italys-amalfi-coast

Image: Anthony Lanneretonne

06/14/2024

Dubai’s allure reaches new heights. From indie shops to beach clubs, here’s how to get the most from the city.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/city-guide-a-creative-turn-in-dubai

Image: Paul Thuysbaert

06/12/2024

Trek to a gourmet picnic by a hot spring or enjoy a post-hike reflexology treatment beside a soothing waterfall at these properties.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/hike-sleep-repeat-at-these-trek-friendly-five-star-hotels

Image: Sensei Lanai

06/07/2024

On these expedition cruises, you can access tropical islands, untamed coastlines, and wildlife-packed waters.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/heres-where-to-go-on-your-next-expedition-cruise

Image: Luis GarcÍa

06/05/2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Oman, where you'll be welcomed with warm hospitality, taste the finest dates, and explore desert landscapes.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/heres-how-to-spend-12-days-in-oman

Image: Paul Thuysbaert

05/29/2024

Here’s a first look at chef Sam Fox’s debut hotel, The Global Ambassador. The 141-room East Phoenix property overlooks Camelback Mountain.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/first-look-phoenixs-global-ambassador-hotel

Image: The Global Ambassador

05/24/2024

⭐️ ⭐️We are beyond excited to be named as One&Only Palmilla’s "Partner of the Month"!⭐️⭐️

In addition to our Virtuoso Amenities, our clients will receive the following additional amenities:

✅One category upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability (exclusions apply)
✅Complimentary Roundtrip Airport Transfers
✅Daily Breakfast

✈️ Booking Window: now - June 15, 2024
✈️Travel Dates: now – December 18, 2024. Blackout dates apply

Call our office at 713-621-2233, and one of our advisors will be happy to assist!

05/24/2024

Portland’s close-knit culinary community helps foster a crop of talent. Try one of these pop-up restaurants when you’re in the city!

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/portland-oregon-is-the-capital-of-pop-up-restaurants

Image: Keanu Banayat

05/22/2024

Snorkel up and dive in with Tahiti’s gentle giants.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/this-is-the-reason-to-travel-all-the-way-to-french-polynesia

Image: Rachel Moore

05/17/2024

Here’s how to make the most of a visit to Val d’Orcia, a picturesque winery-filled valley located south of Siena.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/the-secrets-of-tuscanys-val-dorcia

Image: Anthony Lanneretonne

05/15/2024

From safari sanctuaries to private islands, these properties offer all the traditional five-star amenities, with some serious ecotourism credentials.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/5-resorts-that-double-as-ecotourism-havens

Image: The Brando

05/10/2024

Get a sneak peek of Avalon Alegria, the first ship from Avalon Waterways to set sail on Portugal’s village- and vineyard-lined “River of Gold.”

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/avalon-alegria-debuts-on-the-douro-river

Image: Mel Born

05/08/2024

The city of Zürich shines bright in the sun. Discover how Switzerland’s largest city comes alive with sailboats and much more during the summer in this city guide.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/StefanieMcIntosh/travel/articles/city-guide-summer-in-zurich

Image: Clara Tuma

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Houston, TX
77056

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.universaltravel.biz/

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We celebrated Jill’s birthday this week with DELICIOUS chocolate cake, bubbles, and of course, a serenade from Randy! Happy birthday, Dear Jill! May your year be filled with good health, much success, and many trips! 💚🎂💚 @jillpgtravels

Oh, what a wonderful world we get to live in! Our company values our travel advisors’ education and makes sure we get to see and know where we are planning travel for our clients. In partnership with many of our partners in travel, we have traveled the world this year! Enjoy a few clips from some of our travels in 2023, and below are some of the destinations on our 2023 educational trip list: ✈️ India ✈️ Mexico ✈️Italy ✈️Maldives ✈️France ✈️USA ✈️Colombia ✈️Peru ✈️Antarctica cruise ✈️Arctic cruise

The Gala was amazing!

The “scene”, aka, main event, for 4 days..

“Community Globe Trotting”…Bora Bora…it’s on our list!

Enjoy hearing the jazz trio’s version of “What a Wonderful World”…it is so fitting, since seeing the world is what we specialize in. ✈️🌎 🏨 🚢 🚆 🛥

TRAVEL IS BACK, and so are we!!! After over a year of having a shortened work week, we are finally working full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. #virtuoso #luxurytravel ✈️ 🏖 🏨 🚢 🛥 🚊 ☀️

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Our Story

Universal Travel and the Ney family, can trace its origin back more than 140 years, to the family’s establishment of the Boston Store Dry Goods Company, in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1879. From its founding, the company grew to be one of the largest and most prestigious family-owned department store groups in the Southwest, with stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana, until selling its stores in the 80s and 90s and converting its resources to the luxury travel business.

Randy Ney, the current owner and president, opened the first Universal Travel as a small “department” in the Fort Smith Boston store in 1969 and the second two years later in the White House in Beaumont, Texas.

Our success is due in part to utilizing the skills in customer service Mr. Ney learned in the retail business to develop and expand our five-star luxury travel business. Universal Travel has now grown to achieve national recognition as one of the finest purveyors of bespoke, or luxury, travel in the country and has clients nationwide.

Our travel advisors have a passion for travel, ingenuity, and an uncompromising commitment to service. Over the fifty years in the travel industry, we have developed relationships all over the world that gives you confidence in working with us. And our dedication to excellence combined with our expertise and industry contacts ensures a superior travel experience time and again.