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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

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

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

January 21, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews caribbean, jamaica, ocho rios, port of call

Nestled in the heart of Jamaica’s North Coast region, the magnificent flora, cascading waterfalls, and sun-swept beaches define Ocho Rios’ legendary beauty. The name of the city translates from Spanish into eight rivers, but since

Why Accessible All Inclusive Resorts Are Perfect for Wheelchair Users

October 13, 2017January 27, 2019 Caribbean accessible tourism, all inclusive, atlantis, bahamas, beaches, caribbean, cuba, jamaica, mexico, resorts, sandals, wheelchair accessible

When I see images of sandy beaches, all I really see is a huge obstacle. You see, sand and power wheelchairs don’t tend to go together very well. Growing up in South Florida as an

6 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Barbados

February 10, 2017May 14, 2018 Caribbean accessibility, barbados, bridgetown, caribbean, things to do, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair friendly

When you think of a remote island country in the Eastern Caribbean, you may not immediately associate it with wheelchair accessibility. While Barbados still has many challenges to overcome when it comes to offerings for