The Access Adventure journal

February 2024 - Access Adventure

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

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast

February 29, 2024 Major Cruise Lines Opt For Starlink Internet Services is the lead story on Thursday’s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, February 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. With the addition of MSC Cruises, all major cruise operators, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean International, and Carnival Corporation, have made the switch to […]

Richmond, Virginia Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide, vol 1

Written by John Morris, WheelChairTravel.org, February 28, 2024 Incorporated in 1742, Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the oldest cities in the United States. Located along the James River, the city has been at the center of important moments in American history, from the nation’s founding to the […]

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast February 28, 2024

Attention Trekkers: Royal Caribbean Hosting Star Trek Cruise is the lead story on Wednesday’s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, February 28, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A Royal Caribbean cruise ship will host the 8th annual Star Trek: The Cruise in 2025 as Star Trek celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager. The Star […]

Are Luxury Cruises Accessible?

Image Credit: Pexels A large reason why luxury cruises are rising in popularity is thanks to passenger interest in thecarefully curated slow travel experiences these lines offer. Historically, luxury travel has oftenconflated exclusivity with inaccessibility. For instance, Travel + Leisure notes that until 2020,marketing for most high-end travel was racially homogenous. People of color were […]

Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast

February 27, 2024 Passengers Allowed To Leave After Cholera Scare is today’s lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, February 27, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Cruise ship passengers aboard Norwegian Dawn will finally disembark in Mauritius following a delay due to fears of a cholera outbreak. Norwegian Cruise Line said a few […]

Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Resorts in Maui, Hawaii

Written by Ethan Goddard, Wheel The World, February 24, 2024 Maui is widely considered to be the best of the Hawaiian islands to spend a vacation. Despite it’s many accesses to diverse adventure, including pristine beaches, lush outdoor landscapes, and curvy streets on the Road to Hana, Maui is very accessible. In this article, we will […]