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Transition From Scooter To Power Chair

Written by Chillie Falls, April 11, 2023 for AccessAdventure.net I started using Scootaround scooters nine years ago on Cruise ships. I have also used a scooter once rolling all over New Orleans. To be totally transparent, I have used them for over 6 years, as between the pandemic and my two bouts with cancer, I […]

Zaandam Accessibility Report

Written by Chillie Falls, April 6, 2023 for AccessAdventure.net I sailed on Holland America’s ms Zaandam on March 4, 2023 from Ft Lauderdale to San Diego. This was a full transit Panama Canal cruise, and a longtime bucket list cruise for me. It also became the infamous “phone” cruise where my Uber driver accidentally knocked […]

My Brush With Danger In Huatulco

Written by Chillie Falls, April 4, 2023 for accessadventure.net On March 15, 2023, the ms Zaandam sailed into Huatulco, Mexico, a Pacific port of call I had never visited. Keep in mind, this was the “no phone” bucket list cruise for me that sailed full transit through the Panama Canal. Eventually, we would finish the […]

Accessibility Issues With Cartagena, Columbia

Written by Chillie Falls for AccessAdventure.net, March 31, 2021 The lead story on today’s Travel and Cruise Industry News, March 31, 2023 with Chillie Falls, dealt with the cruise boom currently underway in Columbia. Before there is a huge run of expected success, maybe Columbia, and especially Cartagena could look at the accessibility issues I […]

Covid Complacency

Written by Chillie Falls, March 28, 2023 for AccessAdventure.net Over the past year, how many times have you heard, “Covid? That is just like a cold.” or “I had no signs. It was nothing.” or “I have done everything they asked. Jabs, boosters flu shots. If I get it, oh well.” Mask wearing and social […]

2023 Escorted London – Paris Group trip

It’s finally here – Our 2023 Escorted London-Paris Group August 20-30, 2023 – You don’t want to miss it!! We’re excited to announce that it’s finally here… Our 2023 escorted 10-night Accessible London-Paris Group Trip!  Join us from August 20-30, 2023, for a unique, fun, and unforgettable accessible vacation in two of the most popular travel destinations.  […]