The Access Adventure journal

October 2022 - Page 4 of 7 - Access Adventure

Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

Cruise Headaches From New Moon Launch Date

Cruise Headaches From New Moon Launch Date is the lead story on Thursday’s Travel and Cruise Industry News, October 13, 2022 with Chillie Falls and Special Guest Kristy Durso. NASA is now targeting the next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission for Monday, November 14, 2022. The launch window is 69 minutes long, and […]

Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Costa Maya, Mexico

Written by Sylvia Longmire for SpinTheGlobe.net March 2019 Costa Maya is one of the most popular Western Caribbean ports of call for cruise ships. This port is also beneficial for wheelchair users because all cruise ships dock here, so no tenders are required. However, there are considerable limitations for activities beyond the port area, as you […]

Tropical Storm Karl

Tropical Storm Karl is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast on October 12, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Karl is expected to move slowly and strengthen before hitting the coast of Mexico tomorrow night. Up to 12 inches of rain is forecast. Also on today’s news agenda, HAL Changes Disembarkation Port […]

Morgan’s Wonderland

In 2006, Gordon Hartman observed his daughter, Morgan, wanting to play with other vacationing kids at a hotel swimming pool, but the kids were leery of Morgan and didn’t want to interact with her. Then and there, Gordon resolved to create opportunities and places where those with and without disabilities can come together for fun […]

Popular Cruise Port Reopens

Popular Caribbean Cruise Port Reopens is the lead story today on Travel and Cruise Industry News, October 11, 2022 with Chillie Falls, Frank “Bubba” Shumard and Ivan, Food and Beverage Manager on the MS Rotterdam. Grand Turk, which has remained closed to cruise ships since Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage to the dock, is set […]

Top 10 Accessible Hotels in Tampa

Written by Danielle Max for AccessibleGo.com Whether you are in town for business or pleasure (and we recommend pleasure every time), Tampa has plenty of options. A number of hotels offer accessible transportation with transfers from the airport and to other key attractions around the city. Be sure to check before booking – advance notification […]