The Access Adventure journal

Chillie Falls, Author at Access Adventure - Page 88 of 335

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

Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast; December 30, 2024

Cleanest Cruise Ships in 2024 is the lead story on today’s Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, December 30, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Hiccups in the Travel World During Holidays; RIP Bug Naked; Tragic Accident On St Maarten; New Year’s Itinerary Change; Mixology Class for Resilient Lady; Scotland’s First Tourist Tax; and Lots more, […]

I Will Go Down That Slide

Written by Kristy Durso, for a Facebook post, December 26, 2024 Recently, my family and I were discriminated against at another hotel, and as a result, we were compensated with a large number of points by Marriott International. I shared about this earlier this month, but for those unfamiliar with the incident, we were kicked […]

Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast; December 27, 2024

Woman Dies Jumping From Sky Princess is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, December 27, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Princess Cruises confirmed the passing of a 48-year-old American female guest who attempted to jump overboard from Sky Princess. Also today, Overboard From Epic; MSC Opens World Cruise; Back to Back Outbreaks; […]

St Maarten Accessible Caribbean Vacations

Written by John Sage, Sage Traveling Home to two countries and wheelchair accessible restaurant, shopping and beach options, St. Maarten is an attractive destination for disabled and senior cruise passengers.  St. Maarten disabled access is better on the coast than on the mountains in the interior.  Wheelchair ramps are present in many of the shops […]

Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast; December 23, 2024

Carnival Ship Sold is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, December 23, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Resorts World Cruises, specializing in Asia and Middle East itineraries, has acquired its third ship, the 1,800-guest Star Scorpio, which will launch operations from Singapore in late March 2025. Star Scorpio most recently sailed as […]

US DOT Issues New Protections for Travelers With Disabilities

Written by Lacey Pfalz, Travel Pulse by Northstar, December 16, 2024 The United States Department of Transportation under Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued new protections for travelers with disabilities with a new rule expanding rights for disabled travelers and a guide for airlines and airport workers to ensure safe, dignified travel for those with disabilities.  The new rule, […]