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Accessibility Review: Costa Maya, Mexico
Written by Sylvia Longmire March 15, 2019 Costa Maya is one of the most popular Western Caribbean ports of call for cruise ships. This port is also beneficial for wheelchair users because all cruise ships dock here, so no tenders are required. However, there are considerable limitations for activities beyond the …
Netflix Hit ‘Away’
Written by Sylvia Longmire, Spin the Globe, September 20, 2020 Netflix is on a tear in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I just can’t get enough of new shows to binge watch during my downtime—especially since world travel isn’t exactly a thing right now. I’m a huge space …
Airlines Damage Too Many Wheelchairs Scooters and Mobility Equipment
Written by Talia Lakritz Jul 8, 2021, 2:36 PM for Insider. Lakritz is a senior reporter at Insider. Her work has appeared on Yahoo! News, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, The Independent, MONEY, and MSN. Airlines break thousands of wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility equipment per year.A broken wheelchair impacts a disabled …
Tips for Enjoying Poker on Royal Caribbean Cruises
Following more than a year of COVID-related turmoil, Royal Caribbean has launched its cruises again, and will be ramping up activity throughout the summer. Presumably conditions will be monitored closely, and various recommendations and requirements regarding vaccinations may be subject to change. For now though, it looks as if arguably the biggest …
Visiting U.S. National Parks in a Wheelchair
Written by By Cory Lee, CurbFreewithCoryLee.com June 22, 2021 Posted for moon.com National parks are more popular than ever. But for wheelchair users, exploring the great outdoors can often be a challenge. Hiking on scenic trails, taking in phenomenal views, and camping come to mind when thinking of U.S. national …
4 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LAKE TAHOE AS A WHEELCHAIR USER
Written by Cory Lee, June 11, 2021 Are you looking for a family outing in a beautiful wheelchair accessible destination? Well, look no further! Bordering California and Nevada is the 122,200-acre freshwater lake known as Lake Tahoe. This major tourist attraction is best known for its beaches and ski resorts. And …
Accessible Royal Caribbean Will Start U.S. Cruising with Six Ships
Written by Chillie Falls June 13, 2021 Royal Caribbean International has announced that six of its ships will begin sailing from Florida and Texas in July and August. The full fleet will be in operation by the end of 2021. By the end of August, 12 Royal Caribbean ships will be …
I’m on the first big-ship cruise in North America in more than a year; here’s what it’s like
Written by Ashley Kosciolek for The Points Guy, June 8, 2021 I’m currently onboard Celebrity Millennium. That might not mean anything to someone who’s unfamiliar with cruising, but this sailing is significant because it’s the first large, mainstream ship to allow American passengers back onboard since the COVID-19 pandemic forced …
Helpful Limited Mobility Tools for Home and Travel
Written by Sylvia Longmire, Spin the Globe, March 30, 2020 Okay, admittedly at first glance some of these tools and gadgets you’re about to see may look like torture devices, but I guarantee you, they are not. Over the last several years, I have been losing strength and dexterity in …
From Wheelchair to Roller Coaster | Disney Accessibility
Awesome video produced by Roll with Cole & Charisma June 3, 2021 https://youtu.be/dkw7tiKsY9U Roll With Cole and Charisma To View More From Cole and Charisma, follow links in description of video. Cole said, "Since the start of our relationship we've gotten a lot of questions about our experiences as not …