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Posted December 31st, 2010 in general news and helpful information
The weather is fierce for travelers this winter!

The weather is fierce for travelers this winter!
Photo by: Colin Brough (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all! Say, remember way back a couple of weeks ago when we talked about “enhanced” security screening? At the time, it seemed like this was going to be the big news of the travel season – but that was before the blizzard! Even my very own Surviving the Holiday Rush post could use a boost for “Snowmaggedon,” so here it is.

With wild winter conditions leaving travelers of all stripes stranded on tarmacs or far from destinations, it’s high time to share some tips for those times when weird weather actually changes your travel plans. Disabled travelers and their travel companions will want to hear this! [more]

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Posted December 24th, 2010 in helpful information
In many European cities, you won’t have to feel homesick for equal access.

In many European cities, you won’t have to feel homesick for equal access.
Photo by: Kenn Kiser (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all!

Today, we’ll be delving into the Disabled Travelers mailbag for the first time in a long while.

Feedback is one of my favorite things, and it always brightens my day to answer a question: luckily, I came back to a couple of doozies after my hiatus!

Spinning off from a question by Rebecca, I’d like to compare accessibility in the U.S. and Europe in a few respects. Let’s roll … [more]

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Posted December 17th, 2010 in general news, helpful information and personal
Where in the world is YOUR next vacation?

Where in the world is YOUR next vacation?
Photo by: Sachin Ghodke (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody! Are you excited for the holidays yet? I just finished decorating the house, myself, and I’m looking forward to all the excitement of Christmas and New Year.

For most of us, this is a time of reflection where we take stock of what we accomplished and plan for the future.

So, to help encourage all the disabled travelers out there, I’d like to talk about my own “travel resolutions” for this year. I know it’s a bit early, but you can never start too soon if you want a fun and safe trip! [more]

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Posted December 10th, 2010 in general news and helpful information
On the way to fun in the Florida sun? Or something a little cooler?

On the way to fun in the Florida sun? Or something a little cooler?
Photo by: Laura Leavell (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all!

With the holiday season upon us, I thought we would visit some destinations with the question: are you going cold or warm? While many people go north for the holidays, almost as many venture south to Florida and the Bahamas.

With about half the U.S. in the grip of a major cold front, even southern climes are seeing temperatures in the 30s and 40s; but although the nights are cool, days are still warm and there’s a lot to recommend the south this year.

Without further ado , let’s focus in on two destinations for disabled travelers and your travel companions: one warm, one not so much. [more]

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Posted December 3rd, 2010 in airlines, general news and helpful information
Getting through security just got tougher – but it’s a breeze with Disabled=

Getting through security just got tougher – but it’s a breeze with Disabled Travelers
Photo by: Gary Tamin (Stock Exchange)

Good evening, all!

Now that Thanksgiving has rolled on by and the leftover turkey sandwiches are just about done for, many of us are turning toward Christmas and New Year travel.

Last time, we went over some general tips about traveling in this exhilarating, but exhausting time of year. In today’s visit, we’ll talk about how to get through this year’s “enhanced” airport security with a smile. [more]

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