People with disabilities get around; they travel nationally and internationally by plane, auto, train, ship and other forms of transportation.
With a little advance planning, travel for people with disabilities can be safe, fun and rewarding.
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Aug
29th

Navigating airports: inside tips

Author: admin | Files under Recreation, Travel Learning
Recreation, Travel Learning

More Americans are easing back into flying. The lengthening lines at the nation's airports are proof enough of that.Those who are returning to the skies since the changes wrought by September 11 might not know what to expect, what with all the talk of confiscated razors and lengthy searches through carry-on bags.

Among the first wave of travelers since last month's events have been frequent fliers -- those who log thousands of miles each year for business and leisure. Here are their tips for eluding any hassles resulting from new security procedures. (more...)

Aug
27th

Nutrition for the traveler

Author: admin | Files under Health Tourism, Travel Learning
Health Tourism, Travel Learning

Bill Tulin has a rule for healthy eating at restaurants on the road: out of sight, out of mind."Have a picture of what you need before you sit down at the restaurant," he says. "If you just go down the menu and start reading about it, you're more likely to order it because you don't have a preconceived notion of what you want. (more...)

Aug
27th

Budgeting for a trip

Author: admin | Files under Recreation, Travel Learning
Recreation, Travel Learning

Budgeting for a trip takes slightly more than just setting aside a few dollars a day, week or month. It also takes a little know-how — not only about the costs involved, but about the plastic you’re taking along and, if you’re going overseas, the currency. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
24th

When health problems force you to cancel a ticket

Author: admin | Files under Health Tourism, Travel Learning
Health Tourism, Travel Learning

If one must cancel a round-trip flight for health reasons, what is the policy? Are cancellations or changes with doctor verification permissible? What is the penalty, if any? Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
24th

How to choose a cruise

Author: admin | Files under Cruise
Cruise

Travel agent Carolyn Kempf has never seen better deals for cruises than the packages being offered right now.”It’s easily the cheapest I’ve ever seen,” Kempf said from her office at Elite Travel in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. “I just booked a trip for two women on Norwegian Cruise Lines. Five days. You leave Miami go to Key West and Cozumel, with tax and everything, only $220 a person, cruise only with no airfare. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
23rd

The Leading Voice in Family Travel

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Traveling with children

Looking for advice on traveling with your family? Where to stay . . . when to take your kids abroad. . . . how to deal with travel glitches . . . how to find a B&B that welcomes babies . . . and so on? Perhaps you need a quick at-a-glance roundup on family-friendly cruise ships? Or hotel programs? Or kids’ clubs in the Caribbean? Maybe you’re simply seeking a restaurant in London with kid-pleasing food. Whatever you’re looking for, we most likely have your answer. For almost 16 years we provided these services in newsletter form: for the past four years we’ve been on the Web and have been easier to access. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
23rd

Mundy Cruising is the UK’s leading specialist in luxury cruise travel

Author: admin | Files under Cruise, Travel Learning
Cruise, Travel Learning

On our site you can find special offers (updated weekly) ; you can subscribe to Cruise News, our free regular publication ; you can look at Mundy ship reports ; and you can get lots of handy ideas and information about cruising in general.

You can’t buy a cruise here, because we don’t think online is the best way to buy something so personal and so important. But we do hope it gives you a fresh perspective on the world of cruising and also on our Company.

Aug
21st

Traveling with wheelchairs

Author: admin | Files under Recreation, Travel Learning
Recreation, Travel Learning

What do the new FAA guidelines mean for travelers who use wheelchairs? New security measures may include greater scrutiny and more detailed searches of wheelchairs. Security personnel may not be familiar with assistive technology.Being prepared may make it easier for people with disabilities to get through our nation’s airports. Here are some of the situations you may face and what you can do to save time and ensure no damage to your wheelchair. Read the rest of this entry »