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Accessible Travel in Israel, Part 2: Jerusalem
Posted December 31st, 2009 in access guides, general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Photo by: Paul Segal (Stock Exchange)
Happy almost New Year! In our last visit together, we learned all about disability access in Israel, and had a whirlwind tour of some of the accessible travel options around the country. This time we’ll be zooming in and talking specifically about wheelchair accessible attractions, mainly in Jerusalem, one of the world’s holiest sites. Let’s go explore … [more]
Accessible Travel in Israel, Part I: Getting There and Getting Around
Posted December 29th, 2009 in access guides, airlines, general news and helpful information
The Dead Sea on a clear day
Photo by: phunphoto (Stock Exchange)
Happy holidays all!
With Christmas and Hanukkah just behind us now, I was thinking about where to go next year – hey, I’m not here writing a travel blog for nothing! – and I thought “what better feature than a piece on Jerusalem?” Even in these difficult times, millions of people visit Jerusalem every year, including Christians, Jews, and Muslims who consider the ancient city’s many religious sites to be sacred. I was curious to see what kind of accessible travel options and accessible hotels could be found for handicapped travelers hoping to make that journey, so here we go! [more]
A Bite of the Big Apple, Part 2: Wheelchair Accessible Attractions of New York City
Posted December 23rd, 2009 in general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
New York's Central Park
Photo by: InsdorfG (Stock Exchange)
Good day, all! As the northeast deals with one of the biggest winter storms in recent memory, I hope everyone is safe and sound where they want to be for this holiday season. We here at the Disabled Travelers Blog are settled in for some great seasonal celebration. I just thought I’d pop in and continue our wheelchair accessible journey through NYC right quick – this time putting together a little access guide for a few of the city’s most iconic attractions. In the last part of our City series, we mainly covered getting there and getting around; now it’s on to disability access around the classic sights. [more]
South of the Border, Part 1: First Look at Disabled Travel in Urban Mexico
Posted December 22nd, 2009 in access guides, airlines, general news and helpful information
Veracruz, Mexico
Photo by: Ariel Ruiz
Howdy, all! I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about Mexico through the Disabled Travelers blog, so I thought we’d take a trip south of the border today and look at the best in disabled travel in Mexico. Wheelchair travel can be a bit difficult in rural Mexico, especially when you consider that some of the biggest tourist draws are the ancient ruins of pre-Columbian civilizations dating back thousands of years! However, handicapped travelers can still make the best of great opportunities to enjoy the landscape and culture of the region, which has influenced the U.S. so much. [more]
A Bite of the Big Apple: New York for Handicapped Travelers, Part 1
Posted December 18th, 2009 in access guides, general news, helpful information, hotel reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Brooklyn Bridge, New York
Photo by: Fabio Arangio
Hello, everyone! Since we explored London just a little while ago, I thought it would be great if we turned our attention toward America’s most cosmopolitan city, New York. Naturally, digging through all the great sights, accommodations, and tours that you’d need for a full New York City access guide will take more than one post! So consider this the first in an ongoing series all about handicapped travelers in the Big Apple. We’ll be revisiting it throughout the coming months and offering a big wrap-up sometime in the future. For now, let’s get started on disabled travel in NYC! [more]
Handicapped Travel Resources and Handicapped Organizations in Wales
Posted December 16th, 2009 in access guides, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Chirck Gardens, Wales, UK
Photo by: rinhtaray (Stock Exchange)
Hello, everyone! I’m back, and that means it’s time to finish up our guide to disabled travel in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Over the last few posts we’ve covered the best in access guides and handicapped travel in Britain, Ireland, and Scotland. This time, it’s on to Wales – one of the most unique and captivating destinations that’s right across the pond. A country of three million and the only place where you can find the beautiful Welsh language spoken by natives, it benefits from its close ties with Britain, but has a flavor all its own. [more]
Handicapped Travelers’ Resources All Around Scotland
Posted December 9th, 2009 in access guides, Bus Accessible Travel, helpful information and Train Accessible Travel
Dundee Steeple Church
Photo by: Colin Brough
Hello, everyone, and once again, happy holidays from the Disabled Travelers blog! Today I’ll be continuing on with my access guide for the United Kingdom by discussing disabled travel resources in Scotland. This is a great destination that no tour through the UK should be without. So without further ado, here we go … [more]
Handicapped Travel and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions in Dublin
Posted December 7th, 2009 in helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The docks of Dublin City
Hello and welcome! If you’ve been keeping up with the Disabled Travelers blog lately, you know that I’ve been offering disabled traveling tips throughout the United Kingdom. Last time was London; today we’ll continue the trend with accessibility guides and mobility impaired access information on another wonderful destination, the Emerald Isle … specifically, Dublin! Even flying in to Dublin provides amazing sights: the countryside is amazingly green and beautiful, and it only gets better when you land.
Many trips into Dublin from London, Glasgow, and other cities throughout the UK will involve a short flight on Aer Lingus, the main airline serving destinations in the Republic of Ireland. According to their disabled travel page, Aer Lingus will actually notify your departure and arrival airports if you need any wheelchair access assistance, including transport through the airport itself and to the wheelchairs Aer Lingus provides. However, you’re required to contact Aer Lingus special assistance 48 hours in advance.
Wheelchair Travel Options and Accessible Tour Operators Around London
Posted December 3rd, 2009 in Bus Accessible Travel and Charter Accessible Travel
One of London’s famous underground tube stations
I don’t know about you, but the holiday season always makes me think of my favorite spot in winter – Oxford, England. If you’ve never been to Europe (not that most Brits would consider the UK to be Europe precisely) then it’s a great place to start, and December is a great time to go. The weather tends to be fairly mild by comparison with much of the U.S., and accumulation of snow is very rare. Besides that, and more importantly, England is the gateway to a whole new world of disabled travel and wheelchair travel. [more]
Wheelchair Accessible Bus, Charter, and Train Options in the United States
Posted December 1st, 2009 in Bus Accessible Travel, Charter Accessible Travel, general news and Train Accessible Travel
The skyline of Boston, a city known for its many wonderful transportation options
Welcome back to the Disabled Travelers blog! Don’t look now, but this could be shaping up as an especially hectic year for those planning to travel for winter holidays or New Years. Airlines are often backed up, and inclement weather might be a nuisance. But remember that disabled travel doesn’t have to be limited to air and sea. Plenty of handicapped travelers are finding ways to get around with accessibility-enhanced trains, buses, and charters. In the U.S., these can sometimes be the “forgotten” travel options, so I’d like to talk about the latest in wheelchair travel “on wheels.” [more]
