Accessible Travel Calendar 2020 Breathtaking destinations in the Accessible Travel Calendar 2020 We proudly present: our 2020 calendar! Since we are working with people all over the world, we decided to publish our own calendar. Look at these destinations! The first step in planning your next holiday is dreaming whereContinue Reading
Accessible Travel Wish list Accessible Travel Wish list What do you want for Christmas? PORTABLE RAMP – WELCOME – VISIT THE BEACH – TRANSFER SLING2020 CALENDAR TRAVEL DESTINATIONS SHOWER CHAIR Everybody has dreams and wishes, and what better time of the year than the holidays to buy that perfect giftContinue Reading
Lazarillo app in Chile Chile Lazarillo app in Chile A navigation tool for the visually impaired Before you read the story of René, the founder of the Lazarillo app, watch this video that explains you what Lazarillo is and how it works. René Espinoza, founder and CEO of the LazarilloContinue Reading
Tanzania safaris and sunsets Tanzania Tanzania safaris and sunsets Accessible tours in Tanzania are organised for you by Zicasso Expeditions. Have you seen an elephant, a rhino, a cape buffalo, a jaguar or a lion? Also known as the Big Five? Safaris are dream holidays. You stay in luxury tented campsContinue Reading
Exploring Egypt accessible tours Hassan Musleh, managing the ATO Egypt Office, tells his story: “With over 65 year in tourism, Memphis Tours prides itself to be the first online travel agency in Egypt and the Middle East. Our work emerged from a broad vision which aims to be the go-toContinue Reading
Accessible Tours – fully organized Accessible tours fully organized, that is what you are looking for. You know how much time and energy it takes to prepare your travels. Here at AccessibleTravel.Online you can find many tours where you don’t have to do that. It is all taken care of.Continue Reading
Accessible Favorite – the Lazarillo app In 2019, the first ATO Awards of Excellence, issued by the Accessible Travel Foundation, have been given to businesses who have made excellent contributions to the accessible travel world. This years nominations are given to trailblazers. Read the full post here. Registration for 2020 startsContinue Reading
Christine Smith Award Winner Christine Smith, in Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia has joined ATO as one of the first offices in the accessible travel network. This is her story. Christine Smith The darkest of days are still fresh in the memory of Barwon Heads local Christine Smith. The former 20-yearContinue Reading
Wheelchair user – Accessibility Consultant Wheelchair user – Accessibility Consultant Niels Kentie The story of Niels Kentie Niels Kentie is 47 years old, lives in Schermerhorn and completed the Executive MBA of TSM Business School (the Netherlands) in 2015. His life changed dramatically when he suffered a brain haemorrhage inContinue Reading
Instagram Influencers – accessible travel Instagram Influencers – accessible travel In the world of accessible travel you find many many websites, blogs, and Instagram Influencers. Famous and not so famous people sharing their travel experiences and their life stories. We first shared this post June 2018. One year and oneContinue Reading
ADAPTS – a travel musthave What is ADAPTS? Read Robin Wearley’s story ADAPTS – a travel musthave “When I was a flight attendant, I knew we needed a better way to save people, an actual device to move passengers with disabilities away from an airplane crash fast,” says Robin Wearley, founderContinue Reading
In the featured photo Danielle is holding hands with a bronze hand sculpture and her assistance dog Noah is beside her. The jets of water in the fountains in the garden of the Rijksmuseum create a big circle in the background. Danielle on tour Danielle, ATO’s Ambassador for the BlindContinue Reading
Great Ocean Stays, Australia Bell Air 1 is the last in a series of 4 properties at Great Ocean Stays, accessible accommodation, based in Ocean Grove, Victoria. Great Ocean Stays, Australia These fully accessible holiday rentals – as well as available customer services – are highly appreciated in Australia andContinue Reading
Trailblazers in accessible travel Trailblazers in accessible travel – The Accessible Travel Foundation is the non profit affiliate for Accessible Travel Online. One of the foundation goals is to raise awareness, as accessible travel needs specialists and out-of-the-box thinkers making it possible. This year, true Trailblazers in the industry receiveContinue Reading
A story of Crete “I strongly believe that we must have the same opportunities in our lives to travel and enjoy the visits, transportation and accommodation anywhere we go.” Dear friends, my name is Marinela Mamalaki – Stavrakaki, I am a qualified tourist guide in Greece. I live in the city ofContinue Reading
Scuba diving and parachuting Scuba diving and parachuting in Martinique with Noel Cicalini, owner of Martinique Access’île, a social travel agency founded in 2010. Noel, himself a paraplegic, is specialized in organising holidays for handicapped people and the elderly. Noel’s story Being a sportsman, Noel continued giving a lot ofContinue Reading
Day tour gems in the Netherlands Day tour gems Museum Broekerveiling – oldest sail-through vegetable auction in the world A true gem to visit: museum BroekerVeiling – less than an hour from Amsterdam. This museum is all about the oldest vegetable auction, on water, in the world. The museum isContinue Reading
Great Ocean Stays Australia Great Ocean Stays Australia – This extremely private retreat, Bell Air 3, is sure to impress, with no expense spared on fittings or furnishings. Modern, fresh interiors, with north facing living spaces. Reap the glorious afternoon sun in this stunning new 3 bedroom townhouse (completed NovemberContinue Reading
SWITCH, a new way of thinking SWITCH is the new way of thinking – To understand the profits and benefits of great accessibility, businesses in the travel industry need to start to SWITCH. S – Should S – SHOULD you make your property accessible? Is it mandatory? Morally right? IsContinue Reading
Accessible Great Ocean Stays The state of Victoria, in Southeastern Australia, is known for the Great Ocean Road, Melbourne and amazing outdoor recreation. Accessible Great Ocean Stays A 4 bedroom accessible holiday rental Bell Air 2 at Great Ocean Stays in Ocean Grove is promoting inclusive travel for all.Modern, freshContinue Reading
Hotel International in Romania Hotel International in Romania, located in Baile Felix near the border, awaits you with special rooms fully equipped and also common areas adapted for people with special needs – grab bars at the toilet, roll in shower, wide doors, accessible restroom in the common area, specialContinue Reading
Hotel Middelpunt in Belgium Hotel Middelpunt in Belgium – This beach hotel near the North Sea, along the Belgian coast, is easy to reach. The international airport Oostende-Brugge is just 5 km away. There is an accessible taxi service upon request. The beach is within 600 m from the Middelpunt hotel. GroupContinue Reading
How to cross language barriers How to cross language barriers Language barriers When you travel with your assistance dog, or with medication in your carry on bag, life can be quite challenging, to say the least. Communications is very important at these moments, crucial really. Language barriers can sometimes be difficultContinue Reading
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Close to Amsterdam Central Station you find this beautiful hotel, which is a perfect base for you stay in Amsterdam. And who does not want to go to Amsterdam? Feel at home in this spacious queen accessible guest room which features aContinue Reading
KMC Residence in Senegal KMC Residence in Senegal – This beautifully decorated fully accessible hotelvilla, the KMC Résidence, is situated in the city centre of Bargny (30 km from Dakar). 5 accessible rooms and 5 family rooms There are 4 properties available. The property has 5 accessible rooms and bathroomsContinue Reading