AbilityTips
Who said this was accessible?
When traveling to places where accessibility can be questionable, purchase and carry a light weight, foldable “suitcase ramp”. Great for those places that have a couple of annoying steps. The ramp fits nicely in a large skateboard backpack, or hiking backpack, and can be carried by a companion traveler. The ramp is also easy to check at the airport.
Welcome to AbilityTrip
For the physically challenged traveler, locating information on the accessibility of a destination is imperative for planning a safe, enjoyable vacation or trip. Finding accurate, timely information can be challenging and often frustrating. AbilityTrip was launched to bridge this gap. For individuals with a disability, travel should be a fun and enriching experience.
The AbilityTrip website is a travel guide for the community of disabled travelers and their companions, providing information on everything from logistics, to accommodations, activities, restaurants, and emergency services by destination. AbilityTrip relies on the experienced-based contributions of its members to help others make informed decisions about their accessible travel options.
The mission of AbilityTrip is to increase the accessibility of global destinations for travelers with mobility impairments – from youths to seniors – by creating a centralized resource for accessible travel knowledge and providing consulting services to destinations seeking to increase their utility and attractiveness.
Please join our free community today to learn about accessible destinations and share your experiences with fellow travelers.
LATEST DESTINATION REVIEWS
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Anchorage, Alaska is a wonderful place to visit for people who love wildlife and the outdoors. Alaska has relatively good accessibility features, and people of all disabilities can enjoy this wonderful place. Summers are typically mild, and is the best time to visit.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, not too far from D.C. or Baltimore, Gettysburg is a quaint town with great historical Civil War significance. In 1863 a historic 3 day battle was fought there, costing the lives of over 51,000 soldiers and turning the tide of the war towards the Union Army (North). Today Gettysburg remains a small town with a large national memorial / battlefield park. It is a great stop for any history fan. Accessibility in Gettysburg is relatively good.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a popular resort town situated on the western coast of Mexico, south of Baja. Puerto Vallarta has a lot to offer visitors with mobility impairment, but accessibility can be a bit challenging. In the older part of town, there are many streets paved with cobblestones, and there are also a lot of sidewalks that are missing curb cuts. The city is still continuing to work on making Puerto Vallarta a more accessible travel destination for people who utilize mobility devices. Accessible transportation is a must because the town is very spread out. The best time to visit is between November and March.
AbilityTrip's goal is to increase the accessibility of global destinations by providing a forum for information on: disabled travel, disabled holiday, accessible hotels, ability travel, wheelchair accessible vacations, senior travel, handicap travel, mature travel, vacations for disabled, physically challenged travel, wheelchair accessible travel, accessibility, wheelchair travel, disabled travel guides, accessible vacations, and handicap vacations.
A note to our members and visitors... We recognize many of the "words" we've chosen on this site to describe the community and the goals of AbilityTrip ARE NOT helpful to the community as our use actually helps reinforce their usage (e.g., handicapped, disabled). The challenge we face is that these same words are most commonly used on search engines by our community, and if we don't riddle the AbilityTrip home page with them, search engine rankings drop, and no one will find the site. If anyone can help use rid the site of this language while preserving relevance on search engines, please contact us.
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS
- Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
- Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
- Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI
- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Hamilton, Pembroke, Bermuda
- San Juan, Puerto Rico, US Territory
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Colon, Colon Province, Panama
- George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands