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Posted March 24th, 2010 in access guides, accessible crusies, Accessible Travel, hotel reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Early Morning Tahoe

Lake Tahoe on a beautiful December morning
Photo by: Daniel West (Stock Exchange)

Morning, everybody! Today’s dip into the mailbag brings us to Lake Tahoe, one of the largest freshwater lakes in North America, and the largest high-altitude “alpine” lake. Bordering the states of California and Nevada, it is a popular destination for water sports, winter sports, and of course, gambling. The Tahoe area is home to a number of great wheelchair accessible hotels and resorts as well as several tour operators and event planners who can help visitors get the most from this natural treasure. [more]

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Posted March 19th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information, restaurant reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Sea and Sky in Miami

Sea meets sky in Miami
Photo by: Roberto Valdes (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all! After zooming in on Disney access guides and making our way out to Greater Orlando, I decided to “finish the job” and swing through another much-beloved tourist destination: Miami! This is one of the most energetic places in the U.S., with vibrant cultural influences from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and more. As one of the more progressive cities in the U.S., it’s also very much in tune with the needs of handicapped travelers and a variety of other visitors. It’s a fast-paced place, but we can take it at our own pace here on Disabled Travelers. Let’s do it … [more]

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Posted March 16th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
A summer sunrise in Orlando

A summer sunrise in Orlando
Photo by: Gavin Spencer (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everyone! Today on Disabled Travelers we’ll be doing a follow-up on our last visit, when we talked about wheelchair accessible features at Disney World. Since there are a lot of attractions in the Orlando area, many of which are suited to guests of different abilities, I thought it might be a good idea to tell you a little bit more. So, we’ll be covering accessible hotels, airlines, and attractions other than the “Big D” today. If you couldn’t join us last time, don’t forget to check out my previous post for Disney World access guides! [more]

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Posted February 22nd, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, airlines, Bus Accessible Travel, general news, pictures, restaurant reviews, reviews and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions

Chicago Cityscape
Photo by: Nate Brelsford (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody! After taking a tour through the Disabled Travelers archives, I realized that one of our best-received recent articles was Disabled Access: Chicago. Now, I don’t usually do this, but since so many folks are queuing up to head to the Windy City and want more info about it, I thought I’d give the city a second look. Definitely read the original post for some great access guides, but in this post we’ll be going a bit deeper and searching out wheelchair accessible hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Let’s go!

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Posted February 19th, 2010 in Accessible Travel, general news and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions

A cowboy and horses on the range
Photo by: Gayle Lindren (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everybody!

Today I’m dipping into the Disabled Travelers mailbag to check out one of your recent questions. After our trips around the world, I thought it might be nice if we stopped back in the U.S. for this edition. Quite a few people have been hunting for a wheelchair accessible dude ranch lately, I notice, so I went out and found us some good resources around the web on just that topic.

Dig in! [more]

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Posted February 16th, 2010 in access guides, general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions

Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
Photo by: Makio Kusahara (Stock Exchange)

Konnichiwa, all! Today on the Disabled Travelers blog we’ll be heading east to learn more about accessible travel around Japan. I have to admit, I’ve been working on this for a while and it’s a real challenge finding comprehensive information for us English-speakers. But believe me, folks, I’m on the case; I’m going to attend a wedding in Nagoya this December, and I’m every bit as interested in figuring this country out as you are! So rest assured, there’ll be more posts as more handicapped travel info comes in … for now, let’s get started and see where this takes us! [more]

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Posted February 11th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
Gardens of the Vatican<br> Photo by: Leonardo Barbosa (Stock Exchange)

Gardens of the Vatican
Photo by: Leonardo Barbosa (Stock Exchange)

Buongiorno! Wrapping up our grand tour of Italy at Disabled Travelers, today we’re going to visit Vatican City! The Vatican is the home of the Catholic Church and is located in the heart of Rome. Barely over 100 acres, it is an independent city-state ruled by the Bishop of Rome – the Pope. Though it’s a small place, its many legendary religious sites mean that it usually requires a few days to “take in”, just like Rome itself. That’s why we’re giving it a special entry in our ongoing Italy access guide. [more]

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Posted January 29th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions

Lion
Photo by: G & A Scholiers (Stock Exchange)

Hello, everyone!

Today on Disabled Travelers we’ll tackle a question that seems to be on the minds of lots and lots of readers: handicapped travel in Africa. Now, I’ve mentioned Africa here and there in some of my earlier posts on adventure travel, but I really had no idea just how many of you were looking to take this trip. For travel that’s “a world away” I can’t think of anything more challenging than this – and that’s great! The greatest challenges lead to the greatest rewards, and I know our readers don’t shy away from either! [more]

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Posted January 26th, 2010 in access guides, Accessible Travel, general news, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions

Chicago's breathtaking cityscape <br>Photo by: Nate Brelsford (Stock Exchange)]

Chicago's breathtaking cityscape
Photo by: Nate Brelsford (Stock Exchange)

Howdy, all – welcome back to our blog here at Disabled Travelers.

Giving the ol’ grab bag another look, I’ve come on a recently popular topic in disabled access: Chicago! So let’s head down to the Windy City and see what kind of access guides we can cook up. I’m guessing there’ll be plenty of accessible travel options here, and hopefully the capital of Illinois, a city whose motto is “Make Big Plans”, won’t let us down. Hey, did you know that Chicago is known by so many different names, even that famous Internet encyclopedia has a page on them? Intriguing stuff … let’s check it out! [more]

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Posted January 4th, 2010 in access guides, helpful information and Wheelchair Accessible Attractions
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Aerial view of Tel Aviv
Photo by: Jonathan Fain (Stock Exchange)

Happy New Year from Disabled Travelers!

Today we’ll be finishing up a great run through Israel, a destination that combines the best of the west and the Middle East. We’ve touched on wheelchair travel throughout the country, disabled organizations, and accessible attractions in Jerusalem. Now we’ll finish up by looking at great places to visit in Tel Aviv, the hub of modern Israel. Unlike many towns and villages in the countryside that date back hundreds or thousands of years, Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 and has a distinctly modern feel, perched on Israel’s beautiful Mediterranean coast. [more]

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