From the Elizabeth River Trail, an outdoor 10.5 mile paved pathway, to top attractions offering free admission or wheel chair rentals, Norfolk offers tremendous accessibility to all. We will look at five wonderful places to visit during your stay in the Tidewater of Virginia. Norfolk Botanical Gardens Located on Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk Botanical Garden is […]
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Accessible Travel, Field-Tested
Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
6 Accessible Stops in San Francisco
Located on the north end of San Francisco peninsula, is the world-class city of San Francisco, framed by a sparkling bay and bordered by the famous Golden Gate Bridge. This lovely city is ideal for either a pre-or post cruise stay or just a planned vacation staying at one of the many accessible hotels. Most […]
Falmouth Jamaica Disability Guide
On a very cool, rainy morning in February, 2019, I arrived on the ms Zuiderdam at Falmouth, Jamaica for the first time. Falmouth, is the capital of the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica on the north shore of this western Caribbean island. Near the ports of Ocho Rios (60 miles west) and Montego Bay (18 miles […]
Accessible Escape To The Biltmore Estates
The folks at Travelzoo are promoting an awesome spring escape to the Biltmore Estates in Ashville, NC. Set in the rolling farm fields along the French Broad River, Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate puts you at the heart of shopping, dining and outdoor activities — there’s even an on-site winery offering complimentary tastings. An escape to […]
Latest Restart Dates From Carnival Cruise Line
While there is still a chance of Covid restrictions changing things and/or the CDC issuing new travel restrictions, Carnival has announced the new sailing schedule which to me, has the feel of legitimacy and a positive feeling toward a restart of sailing. Carnival Cruise Line pushed it restart from May to June, but could now […]
Truth About Nassau Bahamas Wheelchair Accessibility
Over the years, I have been to Nassau about a dozen times. When I was younger, and quite frankly paid little or no attention to the accessible community and its needs, I would leave my cruise ship, walk to and through the port facilities to access my ride/bus/cab for whatever excursion I had planned for […]