**************************************************************************** ************* ACCESS-ABLE/TRAVELIN· TALK NEWSLETTER VOLUME IV NUMBER 9 (September) http://www.access-able.com http://www.travelintalk.net ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************* BARRIER-FREE CRUISE - EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL April 21-28, 2002 Aboard the World's Most Accessible Cruise Ship - Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas Sails from San Juan to Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten & St. Thomas There are even lifts into the pool & jacuzzi! Service dogs welcome! Join this special Barrier-Free Cruise for wheelchair users, slow-walkers, your friends & family members. Rates include 7 nights accommodations, all shipboard meals and entertainment, all taxes and port charges which are guaranteed against increase, and some *surprise bonus features* available only for this group participants! These rates are per person based on double occupancy and reflect an Early Booking Discount if you book by 9/21: Inside: $954, Atrium-view: $974, Oceanview: $1094, Deluxe Oceanview w/balcony: $1224, Superior Oceanview Suite: $1654. Mention access-able.com when you book and you will receive a fanny pack (one per cabin). For more information and to book you cruise contact Connie George Travel Associates, (888) 532-0989 or (610) 532-0989 Web site: http://www.cgta.com Email: wheelchaircruise@cgta.com ******************************************************************* QUEENSLAND ISLAND HOUSE RENTALS If you live down under or are heading that way. Don·t miss this. Karragarra Accommodation, situated on a small Moreton bay island, 12 minutes waterbus ride from Redland bay, offers full house rental accommodation with total peace and privacy for special guests. A delightful, quiet, sub-tropical island in a marine park, ideal for the getaway weekend or the relaxing week of solitude and quiet. An ideal spot to stay while you visit the sites of Brisbane and the gold coast. Centrally situated between both places, It·s approximately 50 minutes to the Gold Coast and 20 minutes to Brisbane Central. Karragarra Island is the smallest of the bay islands. Its population is approximately 100 and is serviced by both High-speed Catamaran (waterbus) and Vehicular Barge. The island offers a white sandy beach with netted swimming enclosure; free electric Bbq's, picnic tables, shelter, fresh water shower and shady trees. Everything is within easy walking/rolling distance. The beach is level and fully accessible from the road. Anglers often experience good catches of fish from the beach. For the fishing enthusiast, Moreton Bay is one of the more prolific fish breeding grounds of Queensland. An open fishing season all year round combined with reliable weather ensures the bays popularity. Fish species are many and varied, including Whiting, Flathead and Bream. Karragarra Accommodation is full house rental at its best! Specially designed and equipped, these houses offer their guests the very best. Each private, individual house has at least 3 bedrooms with 3 ensuite baths, separate laundry, dining room & lounge. Ceilings are 9 foot for coolness. Have a large group? They even have one house of 214 sq m. This house has 4 bedrooms, 3 ensuite baths. Its lounge area is enormous! Each home is brand new, built and specially designed for access for everyone. They offer space, with no lips or trips, large doors, very private verandas, drop-downs in kitchens for wheelchair access, hand helds in the baths, 2 way controls for ceiling fans. Each house comes fully equipped for your holiday and contains fridge/freezer, TV and video, all linen, towels, blankets, cutlery, crockery, cookware, furniture, and of special interest, a computer with internet access, plus computer games. You are invited to use the barbecue area with pool, beach entry and relaxing chairs on white sands. All guests may enjoy the tree-lined grounds and they offer free use of bicycles! The grounds (1 1/2 acres in total) have been planted with bananas, pawpaws, avocado, mango, orange and guava trees all available free to residents. (Don't ask, help yourself) no sprays or chemicals. For more information contact Karragarra Accommodation, Noyes Parade, Karragarra Island 4184, Queensland Australia Phone: ++ (0)7 3409 1090 E-mail: karracom@redland.net.au or check out their web site at www.holidayisland.com.au ******************************************************************* WELCOME TO ECO-ADVENTURE INTERNATIONAL They are an adventure travel company that has been providing quality small-group travel experiences for many years. They specialize in travel to East Africa, China and Costa Rica. These exciting destinations provide you with an unbelievable number of opportunities for adventure. Whether it is wildlife viewing, photography, or interaction with the local peoples, their trips are always full of wonder and excitement. Until recently however theses experiences were inaccessible to persons with disabilities or mature travelers. Government regulations, hotel and airline standards, etc. concerning persons with disabilities have not been up to the same level as found in the US. Because of this a whole group of people has been denied access to some of the most beautiful and fulfilling experiences on this planet. That is until now. Eco-Adventure International has made the commitment to change this situation. They now offer several programs that are especially suited to people with disabilities and mature travelers. They have the equipment and the personnel in place and ready to go. Some of your options are: COSTA RICA Eco-Adventure International is pleased to announce their new accessible trips to the wonderful country of Costa Rica. This jewel of Central America houses some of the most pristine rainforest and bio-diverse regions anywhere on earth. It has long been a destination for nature lovers and sun worshipers of all ages. Through the efforts of the Eco-Adventure staff and their Costa Rican partners you are now able to join them! Their trips will take you to the dense jungles, to a very active volcano, and out to the beach. They have put together an itinerary that introduces you to the wonders of the rainforest and the beauty of the mountains along with allowing plenty of time to relax and enjoy the sun! These trips are designed for persons who can get in and out of a low van with or without assistance. At present they have no accessible vans in service. The facilities used are all wheelchair friendly but may not be up to US standards. Fortunately they have plenty of staff who are always at your service and ready to assist! SOUTH AFRICA The country of South Africa offers some travel opportunities for persons with disabilities not found in other parts of the continent. The infrastructure in the major cities has been developing with accessibility in mind. Though there still is a long way to go this country is considered the most accessible friendly. They have two programs operating here. ACCESSIBLE AFRICA - This is a custom program that is set up on an individual basis. The people involved have a great deal of experience in dealing with persons with a wide range of disabilities. They even have a fully equipped van that can easily handle power chairs. This is unheard of in the rest of Africa! If you would like them to work up an itinerary for you please give them a call and they will work out the details. This program works best for small groups of one to six. EAST AFRICA - SAFARI UNDER CANVAS - Their ·Safari Under Canvas· programs allow participants to experience Africa the way that Teddy Roosevelt did in the bush, up close and personal! To accomplish this, these trips utilize mobile-tented camps. Do not let the ·tent· part throw you. These are classic walk-in safari tents that have provided adventurers with shelter and comfort for decades. Each has it·s own toilet and shower and is complete with two double beds, washbasin, night table, lanterns, etc. Most important everything is one level with no steps, doorjambs, ramps or other obstacles. Meals are served in a separate dinning tent complete with fine china and bar! The meals and accommodations rival that of many five star lodges. In addition their staff is always at the ready to provide any and all assistance that may be needed. These Safaris operate in both Kenya and Tanzania. Their guides have many years in the bush under their belt and are some of the best in the business. Their vehicles have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs and can handle groups with mixed levels of disabilities. For those with difficulty walking they provide camp wheelchairs and valet service to and from their tent! These also come in handy on shopping trips to the local market and while visiting with the local peoples. It is the company·s firm belief that everyone should have access to these wonderful experiences and they are committed to make this a reality. I can assure you that a great deal of thought and preparation has been put into this project. The safari vans have been modified, routes planned and staff trained. All of this has been accomplished in order that they might provide their clients with special needs the best possible experience and service. Let them take you to Africa! For more information contact: Ed Rymut Eco-Adventure International, Phone: (888) 710-WILD, Fax: 920 563-9162. Email: info@eaiadventure.com. or check out their web site at www.eaiadventure.com. ******************************************************************* STILL THREE MORE LEFT TRAVEL WORKSHOPS Access-Able Travel Source is pleased to announce that thanks to Continental airlines we will again be holding workshops for travelers with disabilities each day of this year's Abilities Expos. For more information, cities, dates and how to get free tickets to the show in your area click here http://www.access-able.com/dates.html. ******************************************************************* NEW RESOURCE ADDRESSES LOGISTICS OF ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Ripon, CA August 20, 2001 Planning that accessible vacation just got a little easier, with the recent release of Barrier-Free Travel; A nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Wheelers And Slow walkers. Authored by Candy Harrington, this well-researched resource contains detailed information about the logistics of planning accessible travel by plane, train, bus and ship. Says Harrington, · I guess you could categorize Barrier Free Travel as a self help book about accessible travel. My assumption is that people want to take an active roll in the holiday planning, whether they work with a travel agent or do it on their own.· Chapters include important details about protecting your wheelchair when you fly, traveling with oxygen, cruising, accessible ground transportation, choosing a travel agent, on-line booking, accessible recreation and budget. Also included is a comprehensive chapter devoted to self-advocacy, consumerrights and what to do when things go wrong. Barrier-Free Travel is an honest and authoritative resource about accessible travel. As the editor of Emerging Horizons, Candy Harrington is widely know her nononsense approach to access issues. In fact she founded Emerging Horizons so people would have accurate information about accessible travel options. Candy continues this same no-nonsense approach in Barrier-Free Travel. Travel, by its very nature, involves venturing away from the safety of home and hearth, and moving out and exploring unfamiliar territory. When you throw access issues into the equation, that unfamiliar territory can seem even more foreboding. The nature of travel will never change, but with the proper preparation, you can change your own personal experience. Call (888) 795-4274 or (215) 923-4686 or visit www.EmergingHorizon.com/book to order your copy of Barrier-Free Travel today or visit this page to read a sample chapter or see the complete table of contents. ******************************************************************* ACCESSIBLE RENTALS IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS If a secluded mountain-top hideaway complete with awe-inspiring views sounds appealing to you than you will be delighted to learn about Arnold Estates, wonderfully accessible log cabin rentals in the great Smoky Mountains near Galtinburg, Tennessee. Located on 50 wooded acres you can get away from it all, yet still be close to outlet mall shopping, entertainment, crafts, and sports activities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge - just a 20-minute drive away! Reached by private bridge and a winding gravel road, this rustic mountain retreat has private balconies and old fashioned wrap-around porches. These tastefully decorated log cabins boast vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, picnic table, gas grill, Jacuzzi for two (complete with grab bars) and the most amazing mountain views. You will only need to bring your clothes, food and the desire to have a great time in the Smoky Mountains! There are two accessible cabins with complete access to the main floor. The parking area is level and one cabin has a 1/8· threshold onto the deck while the other cabin has a ramped entrance onto the deck. All entry doors are 36· wide with a threshold of 1 ¼·. On the main level you will find the living room, dining room and master bedroom/bath. All interior doors on this level are 36· wide and the master bedroom has a king-size bed with ample room to maneuver. The master bath has a roll in shower with grab bars, hand held shower head and transfer seat with back. The toilet has grab bars and the sink has knee clearance underneath. All doors have lever-type handles. The kitchen is equally accessible with a cut-out for knee clearance under the sink and also under one counter. The second level is not accessible due to stairs, but has an additional two bedrooms and one bath with a smaller deck complete with large swing to sit and enjoy the views. There is a stocked pond for fishing and we are told you can get a wheelchair to about 3· from the waters edge (close enough for casting!). There are trout, bass and brim waiting to be caught or if you prefer you can take a horseback ride with easy access via a built-up platform. These cabins are great for a romantic getaway but work equally as well for a family retreat. There are only four cabins located on the property so you can be assured of not having too many neighbors. For more information contact Richard Arnold, 3459 Arnold Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37876. Phone: 1-800-969-4504 Email: arnoldestates@cs.com or visit their web-site at http://www.ARNOLDESTATES.com. ******************************************************************* This month·s FEATURED DESTINATION on the Access-Able Web Site is the final part of our series on Peru. It cover the cities of and the areas around Trujillo and Iquitos. Check it out at http://www.access-able.com/featuretours.html *******************************************************************
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