Accessable Vacation Destinations Worldwide

[wheelchair traveler]

I Love Yosemite

I just got back from Yosemite and Napa. The lifetime national Park Passis available at the entrance, just bring proof of permanent disability. All the shuttle buses in Yosemite are now wheelchair accessible, even the trams at Mariposa Grove. Be sure to bring a poncho with you when you visit the waterfalls, especially for the path to Bridal Veil Falls which is very steep near its end and is covered by a stream of water or about an inch deep. The paths up to mirror Lake are not paved but I had no problems in my power chair.
We stayed at the Tenaya Lodge which is partially accessible although their idea of a roll in shower is one with a 3 inch barrier.

In that all the wineries are accessible. We stayed at the Silverado Resort and the people there really tried to make everything accessible and enjoyable for me. They have a lift to get into the swimming pool but had never tested it until I came and it pulled out of the concrete. I am sure it will be fixed immediately.

I recommend this trip highly

I agree that Yosemite is a very accessible destination and highly recommend a visit. I recently went there for a day trip for the first time since I was injured. I used to go all the time when I was growing up. I plan on going back and staying the night real soon. Here's more information on Yosemite and lots of photos that I took so you can see what access is like:
Accessible Guide to Yosemite National Park

[rdf]

I didn't know you needed to have made a certain number of posts in order to post a link. Is this true?

Depending on your budget Ireland is a beautiful country to visit with magnificent scenery, friendly people and in Dublin a major European city that houses many treats. You can see options for wheelchair accessible trips at Accessible Ireland (I dont have enough posts to submit the link, apologies).

[NoDecafPlz]

I didn't know you needed to have made a certain number of posts in order to post a link. Is this true?

Absolutely. It's a spam filter.

[gurly2356]

Anyone been to the Dominican Republic in a chair or have any suggestion on a all-inclusive resort?????

[dmm]

Has anyone been to Budapest? How hard would it be to get around in a manual chair with someone to help? Thanks in advance.

[strek]

Has anyone been to Budapest? How hard would it be to get around in a manual chair with someone to help? Thanks in advance.

The people will help you but very few of them speak english. The main foreign language of that region is german.

[TexasT]

Canary Islands

Hi there I have seen that there are many posts on the Canary Islands and would just like to add what a fantastic set of islands they are!

I have now visited all seven of them which was my ambition since visiting my first one back in 1995, with my favourite being Lanzarote.

We have always book our own holiday rental villa or ground floor apartment when visiting the the islands and found our last villa on:
Canary Islands Holiday Rentals

Wheelchair accessible properties are easy to located on the above website as each property displays the standard wheelchair logo.

For anyone interested in a particular island the following sites can be used:
Lanzarote - Lanzarote Holiday Rentals
Tenerife - Tenerife Holiday Rentals
Gran Canaria - Gran Canaria Holiday Rentals
Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura Holiay Rentals

For anyone who has a favourite town they wish to stay in on the four major islands mentioned above this company has some small satellite web sites. My favourite town on Lanzarote is Playa Blanca and one can take the wheelchair all the way around the front promenade without any problems and most other places too!

If any of these place are your favourite town then simply go to these sites which will just display properties for these towns only:

Lanzarote towns:
Puerto del Carmen - Puerto del Carmen holiday rentals
Playa Blanca - Playa Blanca holiday rentals
Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise holiday rentals

Tenerife towns:
Playa de las americas - Playa de las americas holiday rentals
Los Cristianos - Los Cristianos holiday rentals
Golf del Sur - Golf del Sur holiday rentals

Gran Canaria towns:
Playa del Ingles - Playa del Ingles holiday rentals
Maspalomas - Maspalomas holiday rentals

Fuerteventura towns:
Corralejo - Corralejo holiday rentals
Caleta de Fuste - Caleta de Fuste holiday rentals

I have had the pleasure of visiting all the places mentioned above so if anyone need any advice on where to go, what to do etc give me a shout.
I will upload some pictures of each place soon!

[Sabine]

Fully accessible Guest House in Cape Town, South Africa

The accessible Epic Guest House is situated inrustic Noordhoek, with its delightful village atmosphere at the foot of famous Chapman’s Peak, and is the most scenic coastal drive along the renowned Cape Point Route in Cape Town, South Africa.

Mature tall trees across from our one-acre property enhance the relaxing ‘country’ feel. Our lovely wide veranda deck entices you to enjoy the awesome views of surrounding mountains, wetlands with amazing sunsets almost 365 days out of a year, with the Atlantic Ocean beckoning in the distance!

You immediately feel a sense of light and open space once inside Epic’s guest house. The lovely wide beamed high-ceiling lounge area & spacious dining room are decorated in a clean and modern style - a tasteful touch of Africa immediately inviting you to sit & feel the relaxed atmosphere.
Our Epic Guesthouse is cosy but clutter free and easy to manoeuvre for wheelchair users and able travellersalike.

We offer accessible B&B accommodation for everybody - no barriers with 4 (disabled friendly) bedrooms: 2 spacious en-suite family rooms as well as 2 double/twin rooms (with their own separate bathrooms), all with accessible roll-in showers and very inviting comfortable beds.

A scrumptious wholesome breakfast is served from 8 – 9:30 am; Coffee & Tea is available all day with an open tab bar. A wide variety of restaurants are available to satisfy every taste bud and budget. ‘Home-cooked’ dinners at the Epic Guest House are available by prior arrangement only.

The additional pool and Braai area look down on the “wetland” where abundant birdlife visit our property with the Black Eagle soaring above and if you are lucky you will hear the famous call of the Fish Eagle during the day as well as the owls hooting at night. The large Koi fish pond is another tranquil place to relax.

From our perfect gateway you can explore the South Peninsula with its highlights : 8km of pristine white sand on ‘Longbeach’ (Noordhoek to Kommetjie) with Horse rides available daily; the famous family beach of Fish Hoek with accessible promenade; entertaining Boulders Beach with the African penguin colony; well known Golf courses; historic Simon’s Town; ‘Scratch patch’ – Gemstone factory; ‘arty’ Kalkbay; charming Constantia Winefarm; the active Hout Bay fishing Harbour and World of Birds; Botanical Kirstenbosch Gardens; nature walks on Silvermine; and of course - vibrant city centre of Cape Town (30km) with the entertaining Waterfront and trips to the famous Robben Island.
The Epic Guest House is also close enough to access the wine farms of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Durbanville Hills and Paarl and is a perfect starting point for the Garden Route or the West Cost.
Shopping centre, Post office, Bank and all amenities are available within a 3 km radius.

Visit www.epic-guesthouse.com for more info!

[sherocksandsherolls]

wow Sabine that is fantastic!

The accessible Epic Guest House is situated inrustic Noordhoek, with its delightful village atmosphere at the foot of famous Chapman’s Peak, and is the most scenic coastal drive along the renowned Cape Point Route in Cape Town, South Africa.

Mature tall trees across from our one-acre property enhance the relaxing ‘country’ feel. Our lovely wide veranda deck entices you to enjoy the awesome views of surrounding mountains, wetlands with amazing sunsets almost 365 days out of a year, with the Atlantic Ocean beckoning in the distance!

You immediately feel a sense of light and open space once inside Epic’s guest house. The lovely wide beamed high-ceiling lounge area & spacious dining room are decorated in a clean and modern style - a tasteful touch of Africa immediately inviting you to sit & feel the relaxed atmosphere.
Our Epic Guesthouse is cosy but clutter free and easy to manoeuvre for wheelchair users and able travellersalike.

We offer accessible B&B accommodation for everybody - no barriers with 4 (disabled friendly) bedrooms: 2 spacious en-suite family rooms as well as 2 double/twin rooms (with their own separate bathrooms), all with accessible roll-in showers and very inviting comfortable beds.

A scrumptious wholesome breakfast is served from 8 – 9:30 am; Coffee & Tea is available all day with an open tab bar. A wide variety of restaurants are available to satisfy every taste bud and budget. ‘Home-cooked’ dinners at the Epic Guest House are available by prior arrangement only.

The additional pool and Braai area look down on the “wetland” where abundant birdlife visit our property with the Black Eagle soaring above and if you are lucky you will hear the famous call of the Fish Eagle during the day as well as the owls hooting at night. The large Koi fish pond is another tranquil place to relax.

From our perfect gateway you can explore the South Peninsula with its highlights : 8km of pristine white sand on ‘Longbeach’ (Noordhoek to Kommetjie) with Horse rides available daily; the famous family beach of Fish Hoek with accessible promenade; entertaining Boulders Beach with the African penguin colony; well known Golf courses; historic Simon’s Town; ‘Scratch patch’ – Gemstone factory; ‘arty’ Kalkbay; charming Constantia Winefarm; the active Hout Bay fishing Harbour and World of Birds; Botanical Kirstenbosch Gardens; nature walks on Silvermine; and of course - vibrant city centre of Cape Town (30km) with the entertaining Waterfront and trips to the famous Robben Island.
The Epic Guest House is also close enough to access the wine farms of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Durbanville Hills and Paarl and is a perfect starting point for the Garden Route or the West Cost.
Shopping centre, Post office, Bank and all amenities are available within a 3 km radius.

Visit www.epic-guesthouse.com for more info!

[sherocksandsherolls]

India

I just saw this and wanted to share in case anyone was interested in India trip:

"This is about a travel company that a group of people with disabilities have recently started. Called Himalya on Wheels (HoW!), we offer tour programmes which includes people on wheel chairs. This is a first of its kind in India and we are happy to share this information with you. Please find attached the brochure of HoW!
We would be happy to know of the possibilities of promoting tourism for all.
Needless to say, we would also love to have you visit Ladakh, as your next destination!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Vidhya
Himalaya on Wheels
Leh- Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir
India

[GinoL]

I just saw this and wanted to share in case anyone was interested in India trip:

"This is about a travel company that a group of people with disabilities have recently started. Called Himalya on Wheels (HoW!), we offer tour programmes which includes people on wheel chairs. This is a first of its kind in India and we are happy to share this information with you. Please find attached the brochure of HoW!
We would be happy to know of the possibilities of promoting tourism for all.
Needless to say, we would also love to have you visit Ladakh, as your next destination!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Vidhya
Himalaya on Wheels
Leh- Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir
India

Good information, thanks for sharing.

[sherocksandsherolls]

Good information, thanks for sharing.

thanks for sying that....this is a great place to share..I had no idea about some of these places..have a great day Gino!

[agatto2]

New England Aquarium is Accessable....

Get some coupons New England Aquarium Coupons

[Chris Chappell]

Excellent links for foreign travel. Africa is on my bucket list..

[cluskey007]

thanks for the great information. I'm from Ireland, high quadriplegic but thinking of travelling to the Canary Islands in November for a one-week break. is there any island in particular you would recommend? I've never been to any of them before but would like somewhere quite lively and accommodation to sleep a minimum of four. any other tips?

Hi there I have seen that there are many posts on the Canary Islands and would just like to add what a fantastic set of islands they are!

I have now visited all seven of them which was my ambition since visiting my first one back in 1995, with my favourite being Lanzarote.

We have always book our own holiday rental villa or ground floor apartment when visiting the the islands and found our last villa on:
Canary Islands Holiday Rentals

Wheelchair accessible properties are easy to located on the above website as each property displays the standard wheelchair logo.

For anyone interested in a particular island the following sites can be used:
Lanzarote - Lanzarote Holiday Rentals
Tenerife - Tenerife Holiday Rentals
Gran Canaria - Gran Canaria Holiday Rentals
Fuerteventura - Fuerteventura Holiay Rentals

For anyone who has a favourite town they wish to stay in on the four major islands mentioned above this company has some small satellite web sites. My favourite town on Lanzarote is Playa Blanca and one can take the wheelchair all the way around the front promenade without any problems and most other places too!

If any of these place are your favourite town then simply go to these sites which will just display properties for these towns only:

Lanzarote towns:
Puerto del Carmen - Puerto del Carmen holiday rentals
Playa Blanca - Playa Blanca holiday rentals
Costa Teguise - Costa Teguise holiday rentals

Tenerife towns:
Playa de las americas - Playa de las americas holiday rentals
Los Cristianos - Los Cristianos holiday rentals
Golf del Sur - Golf del Sur holiday rentals

Gran Canaria towns:
Playa del Ingles - Playa del Ingles holiday rentals
Maspalomas - Maspalomas holiday rentals

Fuerteventura towns:
Corralejo - Corralejo holiday rentals
Caleta de Fuste - Caleta de Fuste holiday rentals

I have had the pleasure of visiting all the places mentioned above so if anyone need any advice on where to go, what to do etc give me a shout.
I will upload some pictures of each place soon!