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REVIEW: Wheelchair Accessibility at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 Hotel, North America, Reviews, United States accessibility, ADA, belmond, charleston, hotel, review, south carolina

Located at the very heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, in the historic district and within walking distance of all the major attractions, Belmond Charleston Place is the perfect base for a city adventure. The

15 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Charleston, South Carolina

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 North America, United States charleston, folly beach, south carolina, things to do, USA

There’s a good reason (actually, several) why Charleston, South Carolina has been voted the #1 Small US City by Condé Nast Traveler for eight years in a row. Charleston is home to rich history, well-preserved architecture, a

12 Wheelchair Accessible Family Friendly Things to Do in Atlanta

June 17, 2018July 14, 2018 North America, United States atlanta, family friendly, things to do, wheelchair accessible

Every summer I have the privilege of spending two full months with my amazing sons, ages 10 and 8 years old. Being a wheelchair mom isn’t easy, and I’m really lucky that I have help

Wheelchair Accessible All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico

May 24, 2018July 14, 2018 Caribbean, Mexico all inclusive, cancun, mexico, playa del carmen

White sand beaches, turquoise waters, mouth-watering food, and glorious sunshine. These are all hallmarks of Mexico’s famed Riviera Maya and the nearby resort city of Cancun on the Yucatán Peninsula. Unfortunately, one term that isn’t

Top 10 Most Wheelchair Accessible US Cities

May 18, 2018May 25, 2018 North America, Travel Tips, United States accessible cities, atlanta, chicago, denver, las vegas, minneapolis, philadelphia, portland, salt lake city, seattle, united states, US cities, USA, washington dc

I recently published a post highlighting how difficult the United States can be to visit as a wheelchair user. Fortunately, there are many US cities with fantastic wheelchair accessibility! I decided to compile a list

Top Wheelchair Accessible Shore Excursions for an Alaska Cruise

May 4, 2018May 15, 2018 Cruises, North America, United States accessible tours, Alaska, alaska cruise, inside passage, shore excursions

I have visited 40 countries – 23 of them as a full-time wheelchair/scooter user – and I’ve seen many amazing places. But one place remains at the top of my list for jaw-dropping scenery, and

ACCESSIBILITY REVIEW: The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

April 28, 2018April 30, 2018 Hotel, North America, Reviews, United States accessibility review, accessible tourism, ADA, hilton fort lauderdale marina, hotel review, wheelchair accessible

ACCESSIBILITY RATING: 2 / 5 I stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in mid-April 2018 because it was one of the official hotels for a conference I was attending at the Broward County Convention

How to Rent a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle in the US

January 21, 2018May 14, 2018 North America, Travel Tips, United States accessible travel, accessible van, accessible vehicle, car rental, hand controls, rental car, van rental, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

The United States is a HUGE country, and many first-time visitors don’t really understand how much time it can take to travel within a city, let alone between cities and states. As such, disabled visitors

Wheelchair Accessibility Review: The Amway Center in Orlando

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 Entertainment, North America, Reviews, United States accessibility, amway center, florida, orlando, orlando magic, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

It’s hard to believe that it took me two and a half years of living in Orlando, Florida before finally attending an event at the Amway Center! To be honest, I’m always intimidated by any

10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Miami

December 10, 2017May 14, 2018 North America, United States accessible travel, florida, miami, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

I hold a very special place in my heart for Miami, Florida. I grew up there; I went to college and was commissioned as an Air Force officer there; I still have family there. Miami