Accessible Travel for People With Disabilities
Wondering if accessible travel is for you? And if so, where are the best places to go for people with disabilities? How about Barcelona, Spain? What about accessible national parks? How about some accessible bed and breakfasts? Learn more about your accessible travel options in this section, and join the crowd!
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Accessibility and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand at Inn Marin
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Accessible Travel with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator: What You Need to Know
With the recent changes in the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), US airlines must now accept portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) on their flights. Find out more before you fly.
Planning a Holiday Cruise Getaway
If you truly want a hassle-free, relaxing, and fun-filled vacation, then consider a cruise. One of the major benefits of a cruise is that it is often accessible.
An accessible African safari? With this new guide, "Access Africa: Safaris for People with Limited Mobility," anyone can access Africa's wilderness.
Quadriplegic Opens Mexican All-Inclusive Yucatan Resort
Located on the Yucatan peninsula, Freedom Shores is an all-inclusive, all accessible resort where you can get away at an affordable price.
Wheeling Around the Mayan Riviera: Accessible Travel in Cancun
Accessible lodging and travel is a reality in and around Cancun, a white sand resort located on the Caribbean. Wheelchair accessible tours take you to a number of nearby Mayan historic sites and a natural underwater aquarium as well.
Casa Calera: An Affordable and Accessible Baja Retreat
Wheelchair accessible lodging is available in Todos Santos, a beachside Baja community known for its eclectic mix of artists and surfers. And your hosts will be able to provide you with all kinds of disability advice.
Planning an Accessible Puerto Vallarta Getaway
Wheelchair accessible travel is getting easier in Mexico. Try coastal resort Puerto Vallarta, which boasts a beachside boardwalk among its amenities.
Accessible Travel Resources: Guidebooks for People with Disabilities
Accessible travel guides for wheelchair users can make the difference between a great vacation and one full of frustration. These books can help you negotiate anything from Disneyland to a foreign country.