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Greetings fellow travelers. It's cold outside and you're probably planning to go to the slopes or to the beach. Either place provides great opportunities for picture taking. When I was trying to decide what to write for this column I thought of my father,...
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Hello fellow travelers. Today I'm going to tell you a story. This is the story of a man having to surmount many obstacles in order to take a trip. A few months ago, I was invited to speak at a writer's convention in Boise, Idaho. Now, you might think...
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Hello fellow travelers. How many of you have done this? When preparing to take a trip you go to the library or bookstore to pick up a travel guide for your destination then pack the book into your suitcase for reference when you arrive at your destination....
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Hello fellow travelers. Over the past several months I’ve talked to you about access to various types of transportation. We’ve looked at planes, buses, and cruise ships. Now, let us explore train travel. Several years ago I began experiencing severe headaches....
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Hello fellow travelers. Recently I took a trip to California for Thanksgiving. As you may know, I'm a wheelchair user. When I take a trip by air I need extra room for my legs to transfer into and out of the plane's seat. So, I make sure to get assigned...
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Hello fellow travelers. Cruising is a ‘canned’ vacation, and therefore perfect for someone with a mobility impairment. Access to hotels, restaurants or entertainment is not an issue. Picking a destination is. For my first cruise I chose Alaska. People...
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Hello fellow travelers. In my last entry I talked to you about traveling by bus. Now, I like to discuss the law related to traveling on the high seas. For many people with disabilities traveling can be a difficult venture. You have to find an accessible...
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Welcome fellow travelers. Up until this point we have been knee-deep in the planning of a trip. We’ve taken virtual trips. We’ve talked about travel insurance and travel agents. Now I want to start looking at actually getting someplace. To do that we...
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Greetings fellow travelers. When we last got together we spoke about accessibility in hotels. I told you about guidelines that have been set up to afford guests with a wide range of disabilities the features they need to make their stays comfortable....
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Hello fellow travelers. When last we met we talked about airport shuttles. Now I’d like to talk to you about the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) provisions that shape accessibility in the hotels themselves, and how various agencies and hotels are rising...
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Hello fellow travelers. When I am looking for a hotel in which to hang my hat one of the things I check is whether the property has an accessible airport shuttle. In my experience most of the smaller ones don’t, but it’s a good thing to check out. After...
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Hello fellow travelers. Over the next few entries I am going to talk about hotels. It’s just too big a topic to cover in one sitting. Once you’ve decided where you will be going on vacation, and you’ve explored transportation options, you’re going to...
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Disabled travel is becoming one of the fastest growing niche markets Welcome, fellow travelers. When last we met I told you that there were a few details we had to take care of before we could actually visit anywhere. The first detail we talked about...
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Keep your wheels and yourself covered Welcome, fellow travelers. When last we met we talked about travel in the virtual world. Now I bet you are anxious to take a trip in the real world. Before we do that, however, there are some details we have to discuss....
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The world is on your desktop Welcome, fellow travelers. What if I told you that you could travel without leaving the comfort of your home? What if I told you that you could experience the world’s wonders no matter what kind of disability you might have?...
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Accessibility isn't just a matter of getting luggage on board Hello fellow travelers. It is time now to talk about airline flights, and one of the problems you might encounter while flying. Not long ago I sat on an airplane at Ronald Reagan National Airport...
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The cost effective, time efficient way to travel training Welcome, fellow travelers. In my last blog I gave a general description of what I plan to cover in this ongoing series. I spoke of the definition of travel and said that in its most basic form...
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I’m Robert Bennett, your guide for this weekly blog. Each week I’ll be bringing you new information about travel, information specifically geared toward the needs of travelers with disabilities and their companions. Each week we’ll explore the world,...
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