The roots of Fantastic Tours lay in my own childhood when I was awestruck by the class trip I took in middle school. It left a powerful impression – one that stayed with me until my professional development. I wanted to share the joy of learning through travel with students the way I had once experienced it as an adolescent on what felt like a magical, educational adventure. I founded Fantastic Tours in 1984. Owning and building Fantastic Tours enabled me to raise my family and still be immersed in a field I loved. And, as my children grew, so did the company. By 1995 we were a national company and then 5 short years later, a global entity. I am grateful to be able to assist teachers and administrators who want to introduce students to a world of possibilities outside the classroom. Even all these years later, inside, I am still that middle schooler in awe of the wonder of travel…

About Kathy:

She is a talented artist, avid reader and a theater enthusiast.
She has played mahjongg for over 40 years, attends tournaments, and now teaches it.

She founded and runs Vets Out of the Rough, A non-profit organization which helps Long Island Veterans through the community-building of golf. The game of golf has proven to be a great resource for veterans experiencing service-related issues, many of which are the invisible wounds of PTSD. The 30 week program introduces golf to hundreds of veterans or enhances their skills with lessons by fellow veteran mentors.