Want to take it easy? Just relax? Maybe learn a thing or two? These wheelchair accessible travel ideas can prepare you for leisure travel. Explore different cruises, trips to Hawaii, Italy, the wine country, gardens, and more.
Azores for All is an accessible tour company servicing wheelchair travelers visiting the islands of Portugal. Ponta Delgada in São
If you are on holiday in Paris, France for at least a week it is well worth visiting and taking
The Red Hills Desert Garden is located at Pioneer Park in St. George, Utah near Snow Canyon State Park and
In Durango, Colorado, ride on a historic train through scenic mountains. In the winter, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Hearst Castle is a California State Park, located on the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Hearst Castle rests
In 2018, we traveled to Valparaíso, Chile, a lovely ocean-side city, to celebrate Christmas and New Years with our
Are you looking for the best wheelchair-accessible beach vacations? During the hot summer days, there’s nothing better than relaxing on
In 2019, we traveled to the Big Island, Hawaii in our manual wheelchairs. We rented a car with hand-controls, went
Travelling can be a nightmare if you are wheelchair bound. A lot of extra planning unfortunately is still needed especially
Some can’t help but think of the words “paradise vacation” at the mere utterance of Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is
Stop and smell the roses, no seriously, get outside for some vital vitamin D while enjoying the floral fragrant of
If you’re planning a trip to New York, then visiting a Broadway show or two is a must do. There
I love Vancouver. The sustainable design of the city filled with friendly, diverse people makes it a model city of
Why take a cruise? Cruising on various cruise lines is one of the most popular means of travel for those who
The city of Montreal in the Quebec Province is one of the most visited destinations in Canada with lots of
Get excited because there are tons of fun things to do in New York City! You can go see a
This article is based on a day trip to Capri we took from Naples in May of 2014 and, to
The ocean city of Fort Lauderdale on the coast of Florida is a very popular vacation spot, and the gateway
A rich history mixed with a chic, country lifestyle is why Savannah, Georgia is one of the most popular places
When I found out my brother had decided to do a destination wedding, I was jazzed: a joyous excuse for
San Francisco is one of the hilliest cities in the USA, and it’s still accessible for wheelchair travel! Of course, power wheelchairs
When it comes to dining out or having a bite at a cafe, all of the chain restaurants, such as
Nashville, Tennessee, known as “Music City” consists of many different neighborhoods with lots to see, do and eat, especially if
Our family traveled to Paris, France for the first time. We were there for only a couple of days but
The Maui Island of Hawaii is THE place where it is 100% acceptable to wear those loud Hawaiian-printed shirts, flip-flops,
This SICILY RESORT off the coast of Italy is ta 4-star European resort designed to provide a holiday that is
On the southeastern coast of Queensland, Australia is the beach city known as the Gold Coast and my home. This
The city of Los Angeles or the “city of angels” has a lot more to offer than just star gazing.
At the end of our long Atlanta weekend I thought, “We didn’t stay long enough.” After three and a half
On my Japan wheelchair travel adventure, I spent most of my time in Tokyo, which is broken up into over
As you may have read in my articles, my wife and I are Disney nuts. Back in 2010 we took the
I grew up with a father who LOVED watching Stonehenge documentaries, so when I went to England the first time,
Witnessing trees changing colors on the East Coast during the crisp autumn months is an attraction all its own, but
Let me start by saying that New Orleans is a great place to visit. Great food, people, places to see,
This article is based on a day trip to Pompeii we took from Naples in 2012. We also went to
In my Adventures by Disney articles for Germany and 4 day Bahamian cruise, my wife and I are Disney nuts. Back in 2010
This article is based on our trips to Rome in May/June of 2014 and 2012 with our friends Chris McCloud
St. Louis has made a major impact on beer culture nationally and internationally. Most people hear St. Louis beer and
Island Beach State Park is one accessible beach option in New Jersey, which has much more than just beaches. It
Munich Bavaria is a beautiful wealthy first world town. Everything is thought out and of course “in ordnung” (in order).
St. Louis is “The Gateway to the West” but I think everyone should come and stay for a while. The
Long Island, New York is full of American history, so what historical attractions are wheelchair accessible? Here’s what you can’t
Lake Powell is a one hundred and eighty mile-long man-made reservoir for the Colorado River that attracts millions every year.
Germany has always been a country that I have always wanted see since I can remember. I have been a
Las Vegas, Nevada is a sprawling metropolis in the middle of a desert wasteland. Native Americans originally occupied the land;
If you are looking for a relaxing, wheelchair-friendly weekend on the Connecticut shoreline then look no further than Mystic Seaport.
Sometimes the unplanned part of travel turns out to be the best. That’s what happened to me this week. I
As a world-class scuba diving destination, Cozumel, Mexico is an obvious travel destination for divers. However, with its breathtaking beaches,
I was itching to go on another cruise. I narrowed my travel search down to two itineraries, a 5-night to either
Ashland, Oregon is stunningly beautiful. Nestled in a valley, the surrounding hills blanketed in green create a magical place. Home
Toronto, Canada is a cosmopolitan centre offering culture, shopping, sports, and much to see and do when traveling with a
The creation of Hoover Dam, aimed to control the Colorado River, was a monumental engineering accomplishment that set precedent
San Antonio Texas is a nice southern part of Texas, two hours from Corpus Christi and two hours from Austin,
I spent three nights in Downtown Chicago. Every local I spoke to would proudly say, “there’s no place like Chicago
I explored Southwest Florida for a few months while I trained for the Paralympics in sled hockey, canoeing, and kayaking.
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak in Jupiter, Florida. I was very excited as it was in February and
Going to Japan was exceptionally memorable for many reasons, and yet unexpectedly because of the incredibly accessible public toilets. For
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii itself is a dormant cone volcano crater that long ago, a portion of which the outer edge
Millions of tourists visit Israel these days and among them there are a lot of people with limited mobility. The
Cead mile failte (a hundred thousand welcomes) from Ireland, a great destination with plenty to see and do for a
Is there anything better in the world than relaxing on a beach? The smell of the salty air, the sound
I’ve always been fascinated with traveling; mostly by air though as that was my main form of travel when not
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area means having access to some of the most beautiful spots to visit, and
It was a cold day bundled in my down overcoat in New England and I couldn’t count down the hours
Welcome to Barcelona! In 1992, for the first time in their history, the Olympic and Paralympic Games were held in
My wife and I decided to escape the July heat and humidity of Atlanta, Georgia, and take off to Maine
Touring Boston Come Tour Historical Boston! When it comes to seeing the many historical sites around Boston all one needs
The water was so blue I felt like I was gazing at the eternal pool of life. I had come
Bienvenidos! Albuquerque lies at the crossroads of Interstate 40 and Interstate 25, on the banks of the Rio Grande river.
Hello everybody! We are Rudy and Julien, from Lyon, France. We enjoyed a one-week holiday in Montpellier, the most
Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico and a wonderful place. With 70,000 full-time residents, it charmingly hosts
When it comes to cities, Philadelphia was my first love. I grew up in the suburbs of South Jersey, right
San Diego, California is a premier vacation beach destination, where people from all over the world come to soak up
Situated at the southern tip of Italy in the Mediterranean, Sicily is a diverse island of extremes. Its history stretches
In many cities the “Old Town” section isn’t very wheelchair friendly. The old buildings and sidewalks make navigation frustrating however
We arrived in Tahoe on a beautiful late summer day and checked into the Hyatt Hotel situated directly on the
Whether summer or winter, Lake Tahoe is one of California’s most visited and naturally beautiful destinations. It was referred to
After living in Georgia for over 20 years, I have taken part in pretty much everything that the state offers.
Stratford-upon-Avon is set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon. It is 22 miles southeast
With architect Hacı M. Hekim, Tunc Tonger has designed a three-story wheelchair accessible yacht to provide the disabled with a
Britain has over 10,000 miles of coastline and plenty of fabulous sandy beaches to explore, but these 5 great beaches
This visit was part of a ten-day, three-stop, tourist trip to Turkey in April of 2014. I had been to
I think Istanbul is a must-see world destination. The layers of religions, empires, architecture, and beautiful water views, along with
Fort Mason in San Francisco, is a former Army post dating from the Civil War and divided into Upper
It’s been in the news a lot recently with the recent referendum on independence, but people often forget that Scotland
Every fall and early winter, thousands of Monarch butterflies travel amazing distances from the northern United States and southern Canada
As a cultural melting pot, Birmingham is becoming one of the most popular cities to visit in the UK. When
In fall and winter, up to 150,000 monarch butterflies come to Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz from the northern
Two hours south of Los Angeles and a day trip away from Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert
There is so much to do in Reno, Nevada but most find their way here to gamble at the casinos.
While there are still restrictions to go anywhere in Cuba, even Havana, it is easier to get there than it
Temecula is Southern California’s Wine Country and is conveniently located about an hour and half away from Los Angeles, Palm
Crissy Field with Fort Point tucked below the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a scenic spot and delight for
Have you thought about visiting San Francisco, CA for a weekend vacation or a holiday trip? If not, there are
Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train is a unique way to get a brief overview of this famous wine
The Pacific Coast Highway 1 (PCH) is a famous area of Malibu known for it’s stretch of ocean views. Right
Santa Barbara is considered to be a part of California’s Central Coast and is not only a beach town but
Paris is the capital city of France and its biggest town but it is also the world’s number one tourist
Glasgow is not Scotland’s Capital City but it is its largest and most cosmopolitan city which provides the traveller with
Long beach is about 40 miles south of Los Angeles. Long Beach is almost a child of L.A. with a
The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is regarded as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and
There aren’t many cruise itineraries that allow you to visit 3 ancient marvels like the Colosseum in Rome, the Parthenon
Experience real head-to-head racing at Pole Position Raceway and discover why indoor karting is the fastest-growing sport in the United
My wife and I never thought we would be cruisers. In our minds we always pictured older people on a
Disney World is wonderfully accessible. It’s possible to wheel right onto a large percentage of the rides and seating for
Barcelona, Spain has long been seen as a wheelchair friendly travel destination. So how wheelchair and scooter friendly is Barcelona? The
Handicapped, wheelchair accessible travel to Venice, Italy is about so much more than just finding a hotel. Many disabled tourists
Venice Beach is a big tourist attraction for the Los Angeles and a local favorite since it’s a twenty minute
I arrived in Seattle, Washington by ferry, a common way of getting around in this part of the world, and
Looking for a wheelchair accessible European Cruise? If so, a Scandinavian Itinerary may be the one for you to begin
Sonoma County lies in the North Coast Ranges of northwestern California, about an hour away from San Francisco. This part
Off California’s Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California is the coastal city Half Moon Bay. Main Street Half Moon Bay’s
Strolling through Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, Northern California not far from San Francisco is a space where
Well I came upon a gem for a great stay in an accessible cozy inn. It is called The Victoria
The Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Grindavik, Iceland is one of Iceland’s biggest and unique attractions with about 400,000 visitors
Mendocino is a small town on the coast of Northern California where the jagged shoreline meets the lush forests filled
Napa Valley Wine Country has made itself world famous in the wine industry and is made up the towns of
Santa Monica Beach is one of my absolute favorite destinations in the greater Los Angeles area and one that the
The waves crash against the rocks and the spray leaps to the sky. Each droplet of salty water glistens in
When you think of Santa Cruz, usually it’s followed by Beach Boardwalk and images of California’s coast and the Pacific
I did not have much time in Victoria, B.C. Canada when I arrived. By the time I got to the
When you reach St. John, New Brunswick the ship will dock right in the centre; you’ll be able to see
The Liberty of the Seas is the second biggest ship in the world, just behind the Oasis of the Seas
Easy Access Travel was honored to be among the Travel Industry guests invited to sail on a two night pre-inaugural
It really feels Like a Whole ‘Nother Country…(Texas that is). I had a business trip to Austin, Texas this past
The overnight flight from Houston Intercontinental airport took 8 hours 45 minutes, and left town at 3 pm central standard
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Pasadena, California is a private, non-profit institution established in 1919 by Henry
Overview One of the best accessible cruises is to Alaska, whether using a manual or power wheelchair or scooter. I
In McKenzie Bridge, Oregon along the McKenzie River is the Belknap Hot Springs, a natural wonder turned into a peaceful
The town of Astoria, Oregon is one of the oldest and most continuously populated settlements west of the Rocky Mountains
Coastal fog in Northern California draws a cooler climate and allows forests to thrive, something inherently different than its southern
In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the stares from the townfolk in Mexico may take some getting used to, but after awhile
I remember the first time my mom and dad took us to Disneyland. I was five. I also remember my
The King Estate Winery sits on top of a hill in the southwest part of Eugene, Oregon in the beautiful
Wheelchair travelers from all over said that Washington D.C. was one of the most accessible cities in the United States,
Located off Highway 1 about 45 minutes north from the San Francisco Airport is the quaint town of Bodega Bay.
The Livermore Wine Country is located about fifty minutes from San Francisco on the east side of the Bay Area.
Newport Beach is a historic part of Oregon’s beautiful coastline. It became a US city in 1906 and is the
Monterey is one of the ocean cities along Monterey Bay, Northern California with a cool coastal vibe and an emphasis
The famous Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf are the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco, so prepare yourself for crowds unless
If traveling to London, plan your top sites to see as there are endless attractions and things to do. Parks
For my little sisters graduation I traveled to Boulder, Colorado, a wonderful mountain city with so much do. Nestled against
The town of Camden, Maine is a beautiful North East town with colonial style buildings and an active harbor. The
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a charming Mid-West city with a chill vibe of people that love art and music. Overlooking Lake
San Antonio is a wonderfully accessible city! A major draw to the city is the River Walk which follows the
Berkeley is more liberal than its neighbor San Francisco across the bay that can be reached by ferry, BART, or
So far I have only been on one ship. As I “try” them out I will try to put together
The 17-Mile Drive is a privately owned scenic drive that runs along the coast of the Monterey Peninsula, passing through
A popular destination for surfers, bicyclists, and dog walkers, Lighthouse Field State Beach lies south of the Santa Cruz Beach
Pfeiffer Beach, while hard to find, is one of the most popular beach access points in Big Sur. On our
In 2004, my friend Nicole and I decided to go to Berlin, Germany for 10 days during our spring break.
