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8 Reasons Why Great Wolf Lodge is the Perfect Wheelchair Accessible Family Vacation

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 North America, United States family friendly, family travel, georgia, great wolf lodge, lagrange, water park

Planning a family vacation under normal circumstances can be challenging. However, it can feel downright impossible when at least one family member is a wheelchair user. It can be really hard to find accessible hotel

14 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Portland, Maine

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 North America, United States things to do

I will be completely honest and say that visiting Portland (Maine) was a completely whimsical and last-minute decision. First, I found an amazing flight deal on Skyscanner with Frontier Airlines about a week prior. Second,

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: 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

One Hotel Manager’s Experience as a Wheelchair User for a Day

October 30, 2018March 15, 2019 Hotel, North America, Reviews, United States accessible hotels, ADA, alfond inn, florida, hotel review, wheelchair accessibility, winter park

Back in late 2016, I wrote a post for this blog titled, “Why Hotel Managers Should Be Disabled* for a Day.” This isn’t because I want any harm to come to hotel managers. I actually

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