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A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call bahamas, nassau, paradise island

The first thing that most visitors to Nassau see when approaching the Bahamas island of New Providence is a huge coral-pink resort complex dominating the skyline. With it’s beautiful arched central towers and crystal-clear beaches,

A Not-So-Perfect Day for Wheelchair Users at Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises accessible cruise, bahamas, cococay, cruise, cruise lines, port of call, royal caribbean

In April 2019, I decided to book a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas for three nights to Nassau and the cruise line’s private island of CocoCay. I was excited for two reasons

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Cozumel, Mexico

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessibility review, caribbean cruise, cozumel, cruise, mexico, port of call

Although Cozumel is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island (and its most populated), it wasn’t until the 1960’s that this once-sleepy fishing village became a tourist attraction in its own right, following a documentary in which Jacques

A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Visiting Accessible Havana, Cuba (by Cruise)

April 26, 2019April 28, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Havana cuba, havana, NCL, Norwegian Sun, wheelchair guide

I am the daughter of Cuban exiles, and a member of the first generation born in the United States. For most of my 44 years on this planet, I have been listening to stories from

How New Cuba Travel Restrictions Are Affecting Cruises and Flights

April 17, 2019June 6, 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

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.

10 Things Wheelchair Users Should Know About All-Inclusive Resorts

February 4, 2019February 5, 2019 Caribbean all inclusive, beach resort, caribbean, resorts

There are so many great reasons for choosing an all-inclusive resort for your vacation if you are a wheelchair user. You pay one price and all of your food, alcohol, and gratuities are included. You

Tips for Going on a Wheelchair Accessible Caribbean Cruise

February 4, 2019April 1, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises caribbean, cruise, cruises, cruising, travel tips

Temperatures are hitting record lows in northern latitudes right now, so it’s no surprise that this is the busiest time of year for cruise bookings. One of the most popular destinations for cruising is the