This article was submitted by Catherine Sokol, Wheel the World Blog Contributor.
As someone who uses a wheelchair full time, planning anything accessible can be a challenge; let alone a multi-day trip. I
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.
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.
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!
