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Mailbag: Clear Space Under Hotel Room Beds for Hoyer Lifts

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 23, 2022
Hotels with platform beds prevent many disabled guests from using a Hoyer lift to transfer safely into bed. Here's what can be done.
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Mailbag: Are Airlines Required to Provide Adjacent Seats to Disabled Passengers and Carers?

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 10, 2022
Disability rights laws may entitle disabled airline passengers to select a seat adjacent to their companion or care assistant free of charge.
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Fijian island seen from the water.
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Trip to Paradise: Exploring Fiji as a Power Wheelchair User

  • byGordon Cardona
  • November 29, 2022
Wheelchair Travel reader Gordon shares details about his accessible trip to Fiji, its remote islands and luxury beach resorts.
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Joie de Vivre river boat passing by the Eiffel Tower.
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Trip Report: Cruising from Paris to Normandy, France with a Wheelchair

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 30, 2022
Two Wheelchair Travel readers share details of their accessible trip to France, with stops in Rouen, Normandy, Versailles and Paris!
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Hotel studio suite with large bed, sofa, table and outdoor patio.
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Mailbag: Where are the Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Suites?

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 12, 2022
Disabled travelers report difficulty in locating wheelchair accessible suites, but are hotels required to make premium rooms ADA accessible?
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Trip Report: Wheelchair Accessible Washington, D.C. in Summertime

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 31, 2022
Wheelchair Travel reader Mary, who is 55, uses a wheelchair and has MS, shares a report from her accessible trip to the nation's capital.
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Mailbag: Think Twice About Doing This in an Accessible Hotel Room

  • byJohn Morris
  • August 30, 2022
Something to consider: A Wheelchair Travel reader shares an unexpected consequence of using a standard safety feature in a hotel room.
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Which Airlines, Cruise Lines and Destinations Will Require a COVID Vaccination for Travel?

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 7, 2020
With a COVID-19 vaccine soon to be approved, some airlines, cruise lines and destinations may require that travelers be vaccinated.
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Mailbag: Airline Returned Power Wheelchair Soaking Wet Due to Rain

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 5, 2020
Why don't airlines make an effort to protect wheelchairs from rainfall, and what can be done when a wheelchair is returned dripping wet?
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Mailbag: Wheelchair Assistance When Connecting Between Different Airlines

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 10, 2020
When disabled passengers are flying on multiple airlines, who is responsible for providing wheelchair assistance between connections?
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Wonderful to enjoy a meal with my friend Michele from @turningleftforless, who traveled to Boston this week from the UK! We haven’t been together in nearly a year — Last summer, we traveled from London to Budapest, Hungary. 62 6
I don’t look half bad after nearly 15 hours in the air! The journey from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, all 7,488 miles of it, was for the most part enjoyable aboard Delta’s flagship Airbus A350 aircraft. The Delta One Suite, an enclosed business class seat with a sliding door, proved to be a bit more accessible than I imagined, thanks to a hidden accessibility feature. You can learn about all of this and more in my latest blog post on WheelchairTravel.org. 204 6
Just passing through DCA on my way to Florida, but it was a pleasure to experience the iconic “River Visual” landing today — with a superb view of the National Mall. Have to love our nation’s capital city! 61 2
In today’s edition of the Wheelchair Travel Newsletter, I shared the following quote by Robert Louis Stevenson: "We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend." 94 10
Gediminas was the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 or 1316 until his death in 1341. He founded what is now the country’s capital city of Vilnius, and is one of the most important figures in the country’s history. 53 2
Two summers ago, I explored the San Bernardino National Forest as part of a California road trip. While in Big Bear City, I took a helicopter ride with my sister from Big Bear Airport, circling the city’s lake and flying over its forested mountainsides. 58 7
Bratislava, Slovakia is located just an hour by train from Vienna, Austria. The city’s historic Old Town is a true marvel and, although it is beautiful, accessible and affordable, it continues to be overlooked as a destination. Visit WheelchairTravel.org and check out the FREE accessible travel guide for Bratislava! 76 1
A couple nights ago, I went out for a drink with one of my friends in Boston. We met some flight attendants who were out to dinner and struck up a conversation. Long story short, I ended up flying back with them to Europe the next day. If you keep an open mind, always respond in earnest to a “hello,” and find joy in chance encounters, serendipity awaits! 183 20
Best view in 2022? That’s a tough one, but I’ll go with my first time back inside the Colosseum in over 10 years! It was a delight to find it largely wheelchair accessible. 75 4
I took my first two flights with @fly_fijiairways this week — Boeing 737 MAX 8 service from Wellington, New Zealand to Nadi, Fiji, and Airbus A350-900 XWB service from Nadi to Los Angeles, California. 169 15
After spending a few days in Auckland, I made the trip to Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city. To say that it’s gorgeous here would be an understatement. The people, food, architecture and natural landscapes captured me immediately. While I’m sad to only visit for a day, I know that I will return soon! 57 2
Gratitude. Exhibiting gratitude is my 2023 goal and I’m extremely grateful for this wonderful day in Melbourne to close out the first month of the New Year. 104 9
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