San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities in the world. Its neighborhoods, restaurants, friendly people, and the lovely bay have drawn me, time and time again. This trip was no exception, and I was amazed to realize that on this particular trip, I would discover things about the city and its accessibility that I hadn't seen before.
Are you a wheelchair user and want to learn about the process of traveling by plane before you take off for the first time? Or perhaps you’re a frequent flier and would just like to learn how to make the process easier for future flights?
The Gold Coast is famous for fun and it's one of the most beautiful places in all of Australia. Discover what accessible attractions and beach options exists when you visit along with some local tips. Visit wheelchairtraveling.com for the full review.
The Open Doors Organization (ODO) is happy to report that as more American adults with disabilities than ever take to the skies, far fewer encounter major obstacles at airports and with airlines. Their current spending on air travel alone is nearly $9 billion annually.
Aimed at making each day out worry-free, all attractions featured in the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain have been assessed in detail by the Rough Guides team of reviewers, who either have a disability themselves or visited the attraction with a disabled friend or relative.
Accessible tourism has finally come to Venice thanks to a private-public project. Until now the gondolas were not accessible to people using wheelchairs.
I routinely joke with my friends, “I’m female, disabled and of Lebanese heritage; it’s like a reverse triple threat. There’s almost nothing I haven’t heard. I’m an open target.” I have indeed been on the receiving end of some truly perplexing sentiments and statements from strangers and I’ve been in countless odd and ridiculous situations.
Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users.
While traveling can be exciting and a lot of of fun, it’s not always the smoothest process. Add a wheelchair into the mix and you’re sure to have at least an occasional challenge or two. However, with a little preparation and some experience it becomes easier, and hey, you can even enjoy a few perks. Here are some tips for wheelchair-users traveling independently on airplanes.
Quick update from the Riviera Maya... Besides the classics of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xcaret theme park and Xel-Ha aquatic park, Project Mayan Encounterhas just designed two more daytrips that can be explored by wheelchair or scooter:
Tourism for All UK has created a one-stop-shop for accessible holiday and travel information, giving people all the information they need in one place.
Two hours south of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert are the areas of Palm Springs and Palm Desert. It’s an oasis of golf courses, tennis courts, spa resorts, shopping and fine dining.
Ah, the mystique of Key West... Hemingway's Hangout and Buffet's Margaritaville have intrigued and entertained travelers for decades. I was, of course, curious about another aspect of this hedonistic wonderland... Is it accessible?
At 16 years old, I was a thrill-seeking teenager who thought that jumping out of an airplane would fulfill my lust for adventure. As fate would have it, my first jump proved to be my last as two malfunctioning parachutes had me plummet 3,000 feet, leaving quite a dent in a farmer’s field, not to mention what it did to the rest of me.
Do you pack light, or are you an over-preparer? Will you fill a suitcase with clothes for every eventuality, or are you more inclined to take what you expect to need
Ecuador is a truly magical place. It is located only 4 hours from Miami, on the northwest corner of South America, situated between Peru and Colombia. From the beautiful sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast to the tropical jungle of the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador is place like no other.
From classic sweets to the most sophisticated city author creations, this tour goes through the streets of Barcelona for its sweet participants to enjoy the city specialities while getting to know the city. The chocolate will receive special attention. Barcelona was one of the main gateways of cocoa from America and is currently one of the world capitals of chocolate. Schedule your tour with Barcelona Zero Limits.
For years, wheelchair users have felt like second-class citizens when it comes to traveling. It had reached the point where a lot of people felt trapped in their homes, or dependent on other people in order to just get out and shop for groceries, or other mundane tasks that able-bodied people take for granted.
The world is becoming more wheelchair accessible, unfortunately it’s just taking some destinations longer than others. Cory Lee has compiled a list of cities that are tough to navigate with a disability. Making the list - Venice (Italy), Istanbul (Turkey), Bruges (Belgium) and Moscow (Russie).
Find out why these 4 cities failed the grade.
While we at TravelinWheels promote travel at your own pace, with confidence, by providing Accessibility Guides and the opportunity to book your own accessible lodging, we know that there are times when you may prefer to use a travel agent to handle all the details of lodging, transportation, tours, etc.
Project Angel Fares is committed to providing individuals with special needs and their families a chance to travel and enjoy a weekend at Morgan's Wonderland, and San Antonio, Texas, an opportunity they wouldn't otherwise have seen as possible.