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A Wheelchair User’s Guide to One World Observatory in Freedom Tower

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States freedom tower, lower manhattan, new york city, one world observatory, one world trade center

I have always enjoyed visiting skyscrapers, and especially to an observation deck at the top in a high-speed elevator. But visiting the top of One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, was different.

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to the Accessible 9/11 Memorial and Museum

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 North America, Reviews, Tours, United States 9/11 memorial and museum, 911, lower manhattan, museum, new york city

I’m a service-disabled Air Force veteran, and I served from 1997-2005, until I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and medically retired shortly thereafter. My job title in the Air Force was Special Agent, meaning that

The Perfect Wheelchair Accessible 3 Day Itinerary in Lower Manhattan (New York)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 North America, Tours, United States itinerary, lower manhattan, new york city, wheelchair accessible

New York City is the most populated metropolis in the United States and the number one tourist destination in America for foreigners. It should come as no surprise that there are tons of things to

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Lower Manhattan (New York City)

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Cities, North America, Travel Tips, United States lower manhattan, new york city, things to do, wheelchair accessible

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City. New York City goes by many nicknames, but everyone knows about this penultimate tourist destination. It’s actually the number one pick of places to

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Freeport, Bahamas

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews bahamas, freeport, grand bahama, port of call

Grand Bahama Island, just one of the 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas, is home to Freeport. This northernmost island in the chain is approximately 55 miles southeast off the coast of Florida, and can

REVIEW: Wheelchair Accessibility on the Holland America MS Rotterdam

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Reviews accessible cruise, cruise ship, holland america, ms rotterdam, review, rotterdam

For me, there’s always this awesome level of anticipation when traveling on a new cruise line for the first time. While I have a European itinerary booked with Holland America for the fall, I couldn’t

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Roatán, Honduras

March 5, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessible cruise, caribbean, cruise, cruise ship, honduras, port of call, roatan

I have been to almost two dozen ports of call in the Caribbean on cruises, and I have to say that Roatán is absolutely one of my favorites. The wheelchair accessibility is poor, but there

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Costa Maya, Mexico

March 5, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessible cruise, costa maya, cruise, cruise ship, mexico, port of call

Costa Maya is one of the most popular Western Caribbean ports of call for cruise ships. This port is also beneficial for wheelchair users because all cruise ships dock here, so no tenders are required.

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Key West, Florida

March 3, 2019March 15, 2019 Cruises, North America, Ports of Call, Reviews, United States ADA, caribbean cruise, cruise, florida, key west, port of call, wheelchair accessibility

Watching a gorgeous sunset while dining al fresco on amazing seafood at one of the 250 or so restaurants is one of many pleasures in store for visitors to the southernmost city in the United

The Best Portable Ramps for Wheelchair Accessible Travel

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Products, Reviews, Travel Tips portable ramps, travel ramps

I have traveled to 43 countries as a wheelchair user, and there have been so many occasions where just the ability to go up one step has made such a huge difference in what I