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How New Cuba Travel Restrictions May Affect Future Cruises and Flights

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Travel Tips cruise lines, cuba, embargo, OFAC

On April 17, 2019 in Miami during the 58th anniversary of the ill-fated Bay of Pigs invasion, National Security Advisor John Bolton announced significant White House policy changes with regards to Cuba. Earlier in the

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

The Easiest Accessible Destinations for New Wheelchair Travelers

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Travel Tips destinations, vacation spots, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

Traveling can be a scary prospect for a lot of people, but even more so for wheelchair users – especially new ones. If you’ve recently started using a mobility aid like a walker or crutches,

US Airlines Are Damaging or Breaking 25 Wheelchairs Every Day

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Travel Tips, Travelogue acaa, air carrier access act, air travel, department of transportation, DOT

In February 2019, the Department of Transportation issued its monthly Air Travel Consumer Report as usual. What made this report different is that, for the first time, it included legally mandated statistics on the mishandling

What the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes Mean for Future (Accessible) Air Travel

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 Travel Tips air travel, boeing 737 MAX, ethiopian airlines, lion air

On March 10, a jetliner with passengers from at least 35 countries crashed shortly after leaving Ethiopia’s capital, killing all 157 people on board. Just five months earlier in October 2018, a jetliner carrying 189

Americans will NOT need a visa for EU travel in 2021 and other ETIAS FAQs

March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 Travel Tips etias, european union, travel waiver, visa

On March 7, Condé Nast Travel + Leisure rocked the travel world with an online article stating that starting in 2021, Americans would need to obtain a visa to visit countries in the European Union. The article

Best Cell Phone Travel Apps for Wheelchair Users

February 18, 2019February 19, 2019 Travel Tips cell phone apps, travel apps, travel tips, wheelchair travel tips

A few months ago, I was interviewed by Lonely Planet’s Martin Heng for the 2019 edition of their Accessible Travel Online Resources guide. One of the questions he asked me was what were some of

Frequently Asked Questions About Going on a (Wheelchair Accessible) Cruise

February 14, 2019March 11, 2019 Cruises, Travel Tips accessible cruise, accessible cruises, accessible cruising, cruise, cruises

I absolutely love going on cruises, and I think they are the best options for wheelchair users new to accessible travel. As an accessible travel agent, I get numerous questions from wheelchair users planning for

7 Secrets (Accessible) Travel Agents Want You to Know

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 Travel Tips accessible travel, travel agency, travel agent, travel fears, travel planning, travel tips

Planning an accessible vacation is often no walk in the park for wheelchair users. Just the prospect of doing all that research can be off-putting for many, and if you don’t have much experience making

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