August 08, 2004

One Couple's Travels

Congratulations to Cheryl Gochnauer of the the Kansas City Star! She moves ahead the trend toward mainstream coverage of inclusive travel.

Slowly this story of what Europeans have labelled "tourism-for-all" is percolating. Read on to hear about what sounds like a wonderful vacation -- and become familiar with the more common absurdities faced by travelers with disabilities such as:

"The cruise line required a letter from a doctor stating that they weren't a danger to themselves or others."

Or be reminded of the obvious:

“The resources don't come cheap,” Ron said. “It costs a disabled person more to travel, because there are a lot of things you have to think about: more luggage, more planning. You can't just throw yourself into one of these trips haphazardly.”

For the full story:

"Globe-trotting Couple"


See also:

Care Vacations

Find Information on Travel and Disability at Suite 101.com

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