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Posted July 29th, 2011 in access guides, accessible crusies, Accessible Travel and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier

The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Photo by: Nicole Shackleford (Stock Exchange)

Welcome home to the Disabled Travelers blog!

Chicago is one of the most popular destinations for disabled travelers and their travel companions, and posts about it have always been some of the most popular.

Now that I’ve spent some time taking in the sights, I think it’s a great time to give my impressions on accessible attractions and other amenities in the Windy City.

Here’s a quick summation of my trip and my thoughts. [more]

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Posted July 22nd, 2011 in Accessible Travel, general news and helpful information
Sears Tower, Chicago

Sears Tower, Chicago
Photo by: Joel Good (Stock Exchange)

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome back to Disabled Travelers!

As we speak, I’m ramping down from my trip, sorting out the cameras, and making sure everything is re-packed.

I’ll still be in transit for a while longer, so today’s accessible travel post will focus on some general lessons about travel this trip has really highlighted.

This might give you a new view on issues like air travel, disabled hotels, and a few other things disabled travelers and their travel companions are bound to encounter.

So, from me to you, here’s a packet of observations from O’Hare International Airport, Schaumburg, and Chicago. [more]

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Posted July 15th, 2011 in Accessible Travel and personal
A view from Chicago

A view from Chicago
Photo by: Julian Boswell (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody! Today on Disabled Travelers, a special blog post to let you know what your humble host is up to. Yes, I had expected to do a full-on news post this time around and there are still some things I’d like to share, but first a little tidbit from me to you: I’m traveling to Chicago this week, for the second time in about a month, and that means you can expect a sequel to one of our most popular posts. Let’s quickly review as I pack up … [more]

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Posted July 8th, 2011 in access guides
Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal
Photo by: Orsolya Ganzler (Stock Exchange)

It’s good to have you back again at Disabled Travelers!

With our “best places to retire” series fading into the sunset, it’s time to get back in gear for our signature access guides around the world.

Our next destination is Portugal, Spain’s neighbor with a proud seafaring tradition and plenty of beautiful coastline.

There’s a reason this sunny country is one of the Top 20 most-visited destinations on Earth, and it’s about time for disabled travelers (and travel companions, of course) to take in the sights. [more]

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Posted July 1st, 2011 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and hotel reviews
Panama City

Panama City
Photo by: Erubbey Cantoral (Stock exchange)

Here at Disabled Travelers, we’ve saved some of the best for last as we coast to the end of our Best Places to Retire series. Today we’re looking at Panama, another great place where a thriving expat community enjoys some delightful perks. As always, though, we have to ask the burning question: what can disabled travelers and their travel companions expect from our latest destination? Let’s find out … [more]

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