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Disabled Travelers’ News Round Up: August 2011 Edition
Posted August 5th, 2011 in access guides, general news and helpful information
Sunset over Quezon City, Philippines
Photo by: Gigi Simbre (Stock Exchange)
Welcome home to the Disabled Travelers blog!
Don’t know about you, but I myself have been on a few adventures lately, as you can read in my recent posts covering Chicago.
Now that I’m home here in sunny Central Florida, I think it’s a good time to catch up on all the latest and let you know what’s out there on the news wire.
Disabled travelers and their travel companions will want to join me as we trawl through August.
It’s the last month of the “really hot” season in Florida, so here’s some really hot information! [more]
Last Call from Chicago! Fresh Accessibility Notes from the Windy City
Posted July 29th, 2011 in access guides, accessible crusies, Accessible Travel and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Photo by: Nicole Shackleford (Stock Exchange)
Welcome home to the Disabled Travelers blog!
Chicago is one of the most popular destinations for disabled travelers and their travel companions, and posts about it have always been some of the most popular.
Now that I’ve spent some time taking in the sights, I think it’s a great time to give my impressions on accessible attractions and other amenities in the Windy City.
Here’s a quick summation of my trip and my thoughts. [more]
Disabled Travelers Hits the Road Again: Disabled Access Portugal
Posted July 8th, 2011 in access guides
Lisbon, Portugal
Photo by: Orsolya Ganzler (Stock Exchange)
It’s good to have you back again at Disabled Travelers!
With our “best places to retire” series fading into the sunset, it’s time to get back in gear for our signature access guides around the world.
Our next destination is Portugal, Spain’s neighbor with a proud seafaring tradition and plenty of beautiful coastline.
There’s a reason this sunny country is one of the Top 20 most-visited destinations on Earth, and it’s about time for disabled travelers (and travel companions, of course) to take in the sights. [more]
Disabled Travelers’ Best Places to Retire: Panama
Posted July 1st, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and hotel reviews
Panama City
Photo by: Erubbey Cantoral (Stock exchange)
Here at Disabled Travelers, we’ve saved some of the best for last as we coast to the end of our Best Places to Retire series. Today we’re looking at Panama, another great place where a thriving expat community enjoys some delightful perks. As always, though, we have to ask the burning question: what can disabled travelers and their travel companions expect from our latest destination? Let’s find out … [more]
Disabled Travelers Best Places to Retire: Disabled Access Puerto Vallarta
Posted June 24th, 2011 in access guides and Accessible Travel
A resort at Puerto Vallarta
Photo by: boris_g (Stock Exchange)
Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!
As we approach the end of our CNBC-inspired access guide series on the best places to retire, we find ourselves on the coast of Mexico.
Mexico has gotten some bad press lately due to crime, mainly on the border. You should always keep travel advisories in mind!
But also remember that there are still many areas far removed from those troubles – such as Puerto Vallarta, still one of the most popular resort zones in Mexico and home to a thriving expat community. [more]
Disabled Travelers News Round-Up: June 2011 Edition!
Posted June 17th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
Russia is making way for disabled travelers in 2014!
Photo by: Gordana Mirkovic (Stock Exchange)
Hello and welcome one and all to the Disabled Travelers blog.
Our friends out there on the internet know the drill: once a month, we celebrate another set of blog adventures by providing you, the home viewer, with the latest news in accessible travel.
It’s a tradition we’ve had for a while and there’s always something new to report, whether it’s brand new disabled hotels or tips to help you and your travel companions on the next journey.
This month brings us from the desert to the tundra, so let’s get started! [more]
Disabled Travelers’ Best Places to Retire: France and Italy
Posted June 10th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, hotel reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Miralpeix in Occitania, France
Photo by: Lluis Jardi (Stock Exchange)
In today’s Disabled Travelers adventure, we’ll be hitting Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and Le Marche, Italy!
If these locales are new to you, fear not: they were pointed out to us by CNBC’s “Best Places to Retire Outside the U.S.” series, a trail that we’ve been following on the Disabled Travelers blog for the last few weeks.
As DT fans may already know, we’ve passed through both Italy and France on previous trips.
This time, though, we’re zooming in on two of the countries’ “best kept secrets.”
Grab your travel companions and let’s go! [more]
Disabled Travelers’ Best Places to Retire: Costa Rica
Posted May 27th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel and helpful information
A beach paradise in Costa Rica
Photo by: Lucy Flower (Stock Exchange)
As summer rolls on, Disabled Travelers does likewise with our “Best Places to Retire Outside the U.S.” access guide inspired by a similar feature at CNBC. So far, we’ve been headed down the list and have visited Brazil and Argentina.
My impression? Good places to visit, and there are plenty of tour operators with disability-friendly services and itineraries who can help you do it. Best places to retire? Not so sure … but we’re big on optimism here at Disabled Travelers, and the adventure continues today.
Where next? Costa Rica — a tiny Central American republic and center of eco-tourism.
The Seven Lakes, Argentina
Photo by: Leonardo Chamorro (Stock Exchange)
Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!
A few weeks back we looked at CNBC’s list of best places to retire outside the U.S., and ever since, I’ve been itching to do an access guide on the top ten picks.
Although there are some European destinations, there are also areas throughout Central and South America, not usually known for the best in disability friendly accommodations.
But we’ve made so many discoveries in my time at Disabled Travelers I figured it couldn’t hurt to do some research …
So, we’re beginning our tour with beautiful Argentina! [more]
A Disabled Travelers “Quickie” – Best Places to Retire?
Posted April 22nd, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel and general news
The best place to be?
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Howdy, all! As you know, every once in a while Disabled Travelers gets inspired by something from everyday life. Some of our best access guides have been kicked off by a news item, a viewer request, or even a picture. This time, it’s all of the above. I’d like to take a moment to point out a story that recently appeared on CNBC, and in the doing, we’ll talk about what’s next for Disabled Travelers over the coming weeks. Sound good? Join me for a quick tour of the “Best Places to Retire,” won’t you? [more]
