HomeToGo reveals the 19 UK cities with the greatest share of wheelchair-accessible accommodation
For travellers with disabilities, finding the right holiday accommodation is vital. So where are the best places to visit? HomeToGo’s data reveals tha…
Tag: Disability Travel
Founder of Crathie Opportunity Holidays awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Crathie Opportunity Holidays (COH) is proud to congratulate its founder and first secretary, Christine Sloan, on the award of MBE for her services to …
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…
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 …
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…
As CAA slams British airports over disability access, one charity is trying to make a difference
As today's UK Civil Aviation Authority report on airport accessibility is heavily critical of four airports in the UK that are failing disabled passeng…
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…
Mobility Scooter Accessible City Breaks
When you have a disability or mobility issues, going on holiday can be even more challenging. However, there are still lots of options available for a …
Access Friendly Caribbean Travel Guide launched by Blue Bay Travel
Blue Bay Travel are passionately committed to ensuring that every guest has the opportunity to enjoy their holiday in comfort and style. With this i…
Fresh Dial-a-Ride strikes as peace talks fail
Workers at Dial-a-ride will begin a second series of strikes tomorrow (Tuesday 1 May) after peace talks to resolve the dispute, over the withdrawal of …
Travelling with Mobility Needs
Door-to-door, no major destination on Earth is more than 24 hours away. This time tomorrow you could be in New Zealand The world, as Del Boy would t…
New Guide opens doors for disabled visitors
An inspiring new Guide published this Easter aims to support people with diverse needs in enjoying the best of Britain’s attractions – whatever their d…
The $4 million challenge to transform the world of people with lower-limb paralysis
Toyota Mobility Foundation & Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre launch a multi-million dollar challenge to expand mobility across the globe for people …
Dial-a-ride workers to begin two day strike over attack on conditions
Unite members employed by Dial-a-ride will begin a 48 hour stoppage from today in a dispute over the withdrawal of rest days and the imposition of new …
The British Polio Fellowship demands more wheelchair access on British Transport
The experiences of members of The British Polio Fellowship show accessibility is not what it could be. Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) affects the ability of…
Have your say about future rail ticketing in the UK
The Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (RICA), the UK consumer champion for disabled and older people, is running a national survey about the futu…
Accessibility Around The World | How Do Popular Cities Measure Up?
Travelling and exploring different places around the world is a source of joy and excitement for many people. Travel presents opportunities to broaden …
Young People with Learning Disabilities encouraged to Travel with Confidence
Leading rail retailing technology company Parkeon joined government officials at a special event designed to help young people with learning disabiliti…