Bon Voyage – with EuroStar
Eurostar is an efficient and stress-free way to get to Europe and the service and facilities for disabled passengers are superb. By Tom Jamison …
Tag: accessible travel
Access all areas? Scottish Civic Trust looks at how easy (or not) it is to play a full part in Scotland’s heritage
Getting out and about at some of Scotland’s heritage attractions can be a little hit or miss for those with mobility concerns or additional needs. I…
The Great Winter Escape – Explore a thriving city this Winter and try something new
Winter has well and truly set in now, and I am definitely sad to say goodbye to summer. Whether it is the light evenings, warm days or the joyful atmos…
Able Move – Making air travel easier and safer
Most wheelchair users will tell you, one of the most challenging parts of taking a flight is transferring into one of the aeroplane’s cabin seats. Able…
Win A Blue Badge Essentials Travel Pack
All the essentials to keep your Blue Badge safe on your travels Your chance to win an Essentials Travel Pack worth over £75 from Blue Badge Protecto…
Accessible days out for all the family
I think taking my children on days out is important. It exposes them to new ideas, and they can have fun. Plus, it allows us to spend quality time toge…
New survey highlights major accessibility gap for UK’s 20 million disabled people and carers
Disability organisation AccessAble has today published their new 2018 survey ‘Accessibility and You’. It highlights the stark contrast between the expe…
Over Half of People with Disabilities Say Holiday Travel is Difficult or Impossible, New Research Finds
Over 50% of people with disabilities find travel considerably more difficult or near impossible, according to a new survey conducted by luxury holiday …
Accessible Hotspots in Brazil
Brazil is becoming increasingly known for being accessible, thanks to its wide paths, wheelchair ramps and several parking bays for elderly and disable…
Cities to Love
Escaping day-to-day life, even just for a few days, is a great way to relax and get a taste for somewhere new. If you happen to fall in love with a pla…
Wallops Wood, South Downs
Located in the beautiful Meon Valley within the South Downs National Park, the cottages at Wallops Wood are an excellent base from which to explore all that Hampshire has to offer. With stunning countryside, historical buildings, charming villages and a beautiful coastline, there’s something for everyone.
Camping Capers
Camping is in my blood, but there was a time when illness forced me to come inside. Assuming the wilderness life was lost to me forever, I accepted a m…
Handiscover announces new investment round led by HOWZAT Partners and Tranquility Capital
Handiscover.com, the accessible accommodation booking site that provides vacation rentals and hotels for people with limited mobility, has raised SEK 5…
Accessible Travel: 23 Of The Best Apps And Resources
Oliver’s Travels carried out a survey to find out what the main issues people with various disabilities face when travelling and looked into the resour…
Woodlands at Thornbridge Outdoors, Peak District
We are an outdoor centre in the heart of the Peak District, right on the traffic free Monsal Trail and have several different accommodation buildings available to hire.
Handiscover Teams Up with Amadeus to Expand Their Accessible Accommodation Supply to Hotels Worldwide
Handiscover announced this week that it has recorded 490% growth in booking as compared with a year earlier, thanks to its vigorous increase in accessi…
CAA Reports On Progress To Support Passengers With Hidden Disabilities At UK Airports
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently published a new report, highlighting the progress made by UK airports to help passengers whose disab…
Hill of Maunderlea Lodges, Aberdeenshire
Offering luxury self-catering accommodation with exceptional views of the surrounding Scottish countryside, Maunderlea Lodges is the perfect base from which to explore Aberdeenshire, Moray and Speyside at any time of the year.
Travel Spectacular!
A love of travelling is something that has been ingrained in my personality since I was young. I was diagnosed with Emery Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy a…
TRAVELable 2017 – Our Guide To Disability Travel
The new edition of your TRAVELable guide is out now! Packed with information from accessible, to downright adventurous travel ideas! As well as tips on how to find solutions to your travel challenges.