Art & Culture, Accessibility Travel Specialist

Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

It is not certain who said, "Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer," but I wholeheartedly agree!

My first career started in education where I had the opportunity to coach volleyball and teach art for 40 years. As both a sports fan and an art historian, my "must-see" travel list was lengthy! Also, growing up in Medicine Lodge, KS made me eager to experience any and all places and cultures. Luckily, I have a spouse who works in the airline industry which allowed me to start checking off places from my list early on. The experiences I had during my travels certainly made me a stronger teacher and parent. I travelled with volleyball teams, took students abroad, and raised two daughters all while growing richer trying new foods, learning different cultural practices, and making new friends.

My family always had a bag ready to pack. We loved being able to travel to a destination for projects and schoolwork. As a family and in the name of education, we explored the Empire State Building for a giant report, took on the Disney parks or a beach for many topics, and ventured to a unique shop for prom dresses such as in Lima, Peru or cultural spots like climbing the Great Wall of China. Any excuse for an adventure was always a good one for us! After my daughters were grown, I was asked to help plan trips for couples and to travel with friends to little known places such as Rapa Nui or well-known places like Saint Petersburg. I look forward to traveling with my grandkids and helping them see the world!

I recently lost the full use of my legs and have had to change the way I travel. Many have been curious as to the ease of traveling with assistance, and I realized this is exactly what I was being called to do next! I wanted to become a travel advisor and specialize in accessible travel, as well as other areas that I have experience: art, family travel, travel for couples, group travel, girlfriend trips, non rev (airline industry) travel, etc. After making lesson plans and creating accommodations I find creating itineraries for a fun filled week similar, but yet so much more rewarding with smiles and pictures! I promise, there will be no final exams :)

I can’t wait to help you with your next “field trip”, adventure or vacation!

Susan Kaufman, Off to Neverland Travel ®

2024 Travel Deets

6 Continents

59 Countries

49 States