Listen Laura Chapman, a freelance writer who has previously researched the content for travel guides, shares this insightful article on what to consider when booking cruising holidays. The sheer logistics of getting around on holiday can make you feel ready to take to your bed for a rest… even before you get started! Planning transport, [...]
Listen Looking to get away for one of the 2013 bank holiday weekends? Well, you’re in luck as we’ve spoken to Steph Fairfoul, from Enjoybedandbreakfast.com (a small independent travel website showcasing bed and breakfasts and guest houses), about the top 6 accessible places to visit in Yorkshire! Yorkshire, a.k.a ‘God’s Own County’, is one of [...]
Listen Disability Horizons co-editor and co-founder, Srin Madipalli, shares an insightful article on his recent contrasting experiences with two major airlines and how an airline can actually get things right! As you may have noticed, travel is a big subject on Disability Horizons. One of the reasons it is such a big subject is that [...]
Listen Aoife O’Carroll, who works for NOVA car hire, gives her tips on how to visit Paris when you have a disability, so you can enjoy this great city full of culture and fine food! If you, or a family member, has a disability, the hassle involved in negotiating a new location may tempt you [...]
Listen After a mammoth few months volunteering in Spain, Disability Horizons Co-editor Martyn Sibley is now back! He tells us all about being back in the UK, how he’s managed his travels and disability, and the accessibility project he was working on while there. Take a look to find out more… Check out the accessibility [...]
Listen Philip Bryant, who has Multiple Sclerosis and uses a wheelchair, shares his experience of flying to France and how he managed to get around the barriers posed by MS. Wheelchairs, a leg splint, having the use of only one hand, an inability to walk and flying an aeroplane are not an ideal combination. My flight in [...]
Listen Spring has sprung – kind of – or at least, if it hasn’t with you yet, I’m sure you’re chomping at the bit to get out the house and away from the hot water bottle by now! So we’ve spoken to Steph Fairfoul from Enjoybedandbreakfast.com (a small independent travel website showcasing bed and breakfasts [...]
Listen Ever dreamt of going to the Caribbean but assumed it’s not accessible? Holiday Hypermarket tells Disability Horizons how to plan an accessible Caribbean holiday and make it possible. A Caribbean holiday is most people’s idea of rare luxury; dreaming of those pure white beaches, verdant island forests and warm, welcoming waters. As a long-haul, island-based destination, this [...]
Listen David Fennings is a ski and snowboard instructor for both able-bodied and disabled people. Having worked at a variety of different ski resorts, David gives us his run down of the top ski resorts for disabled skiers. Spring has started here in the UK (sort of!) and that means the return of the sun. But [...]
Listen With the weather slowly improving, now is the best time to start thinking about exploring the UK. But, where to go and what to do? Katie Richards, from Sykes Cottages (the UK’s leading holiday cottage agency) reveals the best days out for 2013. Whether you’re travelling with the family or enjoying a weekend break [...]
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