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Travel Worry-Free with Guaranteed Accessibility

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Travel Worry-Free with Guaranteed Accessibility

Have you ever experienced issues while staying at a hotel? There's no one-shoe-fits-all approach when it comes to accessibility. A hotel in the US may say its ADA compliant, but accessibility needs vary from person to person. What works for one traveler may not work for another.

Exploring Costa Rica: The ‘World’s Best Accessible Destination

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Exploring Costa Rica: The ‘World’s Best Accessible Destination

From lush jungles and colorful wildlife to its white-sand beaches and colonial architecture, Costa Rica has long been a paradise for adventurers. What’s even more exciting, however, is how accessible this paradise has become.

What's in a name?

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What's in a name?

You know that feeling … the realization that you might have just screwed up the travel plans In a really big way!

"Flying with Wheels" Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users

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"Flying with Wheels" Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users

Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way which will help make “Flying with Wheels” easier for other wheelchair users in the future. I’ve written this from a mom’s perspective, but I’m sure some of these tips will be helpful to adult travelers who use wheelchairs too!

Conquer travel anxiety with a group tour!

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Conquer travel anxiety with a group tour!

What’s holding you back from exploring the world? Traveling with a disability isn’t easy.

Wheelchair Accessible Travel Barcelona: My Experience Traveling with my Partner

Wheelchair Accessible Travel Barcelona: My Experience Traveling with my Partner

Our experience traveling in a wheelchair to Barcelona was basically perfect. If it’s your first time traveling with someone with a disability, Barcelona is the best option. I want to share some tips and advice for anyone thinking about traveling to wheelchair accessible Barcelona. First of all, it’s

Accessible Cruise

My Experience with Wheelchair Accessible Cruises

I have been cruising for more than forty years, the last eleven working as a guest speaker on Celebrity, P&O, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Cruise and Maritime, Fred Olsen and Royal Caribbean. Twenty-five years ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, after which I began to notice the lack of

Top U.S. Destinations for an Accessible Self-Care Trip

Top U.S. Destinations for an Accessible Self-Care Trip

Life has a way of bogging people down, presenting emotional, physical, and mental strains that can seem overwhelming. There always seems to be something to do, preventing much-needed rest and relaxation. Too often, people don’t give themselves permission to slow down or practice any form of self-care. Allotting little

Wheel the World Academy: Accessible Tourism Training

Wheel the World Academy: Accessible Tourism Training

What is Wheel the World Academy? Wheel the World Academy is an online training program created for professionals in the tourism industry. Participants will gain knowledge about disabilities, accessibility, and best practices in accessible tourism. How it all began In December 2016, we were part of the first expedition to