Posted August 12th, 2011 in general news and helpful information
A serene garden waterfall

A serene garden waterfall
Photo by: Kris Barrow (Stock Exchange)

Hello and welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

You know, one of my favorite pastimes is reading magazines, a hobby I’ve had since I was very young.

Although there are magazines out there for virtually every lifestyle and interest, it seems to me you just don’t hear much about them anymore.

Well, as much as I love the Disabled Travelers blog, there are some other outstanding sources you can enjoy in print if you feel the same way I do about this lost art form.

I’m going to share some of this week. [more]

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Posted August 5th, 2011 in access guides, general news and helpful information
Sunset over Quezon City, Philippines

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]

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Posted July 29th, 2011 in access guides, accessible crusies, Accessible Travel and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier

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]

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Posted July 22nd, 2011 in Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
Sears Tower, Chicago

Sears Tower, Chicago
Photo by: Joel Good (Stock Exchange)

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

As we speak, I’m ramping down from my trip, sorting out the cameras, and making sure everything is re-packed.

I’ll still be in transit for a while longer, so today’s accessible travel post will focus on some general lessons about travel this trip has really highlighted.

This might give you a new view on issues like air travel, disabled hotels, and a few other things disabled travelers and their travel companions are bound to encounter.

So, from me to you, here’s a packet of observations from O’Hare International Airport, Schaumburg, and Chicago. [more]

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Posted July 15th, 2011 in Accessible Travel and personal
A view from Chicago

A view from Chicago
Photo by: Julian Boswell (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody! Today on Disabled Travelers, a special blog post to let you know what your humble host is up to. Yes, I had expected to do a full-on news post this time around and there are still some things I’d like to share, but first a little tidbit from me to you: I’m traveling to Chicago this week, for the second time in about a month, and that means you can expect a sequel to one of our most popular posts. Let’s quickly review as I pack up … [more]

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Posted July 8th, 2011 in access guides
Lisbon, Portugal

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]

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Posted July 1st, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and hotel reviews
Panama City

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]

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Posted June 24th, 2011 in access guides and Accessible Travel
A resort at Puerto Vallarta

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]

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Posted June 17th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
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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]

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Posted June 10th, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, hotel reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Miralpeix in Occitania, France

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]

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