Up until a few years ago, my wife and I loved “getting
lost.” It is our term for a road trip where we
Unfortunately, ‘getting lost’ is a thing of the past for us.
Trips, nowadays, have to be researched and planned ahead of time. The joy of
spontaneity is now missing.
The CostCo Connection magazine this month has a good article
called, “Going Mobile – Making Travel More Accessible for Everyone.”
I found it interesting that people who use wheelchairs or
other mobility devices spend $20 billion a year on travel. Another interesting
number is that 24% of the U.S. population is projected to have some kind of
disability by 2030.
Cruises have become popular for those of us disabled because
cruise lines have embraced this market. Currently, 14% of the disabled population
has taken a cruise. The percent is much higher than the general population.
Unfortunately, a large sector of the hotel industry doesn't
have the message yet. More than 10 million people with mobility challenges stay
in hotels each year. The number of rooms available and services offered are still
behind the times. One problem mentioned is that each traveler has different
needs.
Below are some links that will be of help to you should you
be planning a cruise or trip. The first one is one of the best I have found.
What are your travel experiences (the good, the bad, and the
ugly)?
Luggage Photo: Packed for travel by Ladyheart
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