Although this blog usually deals with the nuts and bolts of accessible travel, I thought I'd veer off the track a bit today and talk about simple communication. It's essentail, especailly if you are traveling with someone who is a slow walker.
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Sunday, July 5. 2009
You Never Know When You'll Need Your Passport
As I was renewing my California driver's license last week, my thoughts turned to airport security and the TSA. Pretty much at the exact time the clerk punched a hole through the expiration date on my license and handed me a piece of paper to carry along with it for the next 30 days. It didn't look very official at all.
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Tuesday, June 9. 2009
Communication and Respect -- Keys to Getting Accessible Services
As the summer travel season revs up, more and more people will be hitting the road -- and the airports, and the hotels and the trains. And although it's frustrating when things go wrong, with the increased travel traffic, there are bound to be a few access glitches along the way. From flight delays to lost hotel reservations, anything is possible.
But don't let that discourage you from getting out there and enjoying life. Although there are bound to be a few hiccups in your trip; remember, the best way to resolve those problems is by keeping your cool. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you get the accessible services you need when things go awry.
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
Are References Essential When Choosing a Travel Agent?
I was in the middle of writing an article about choosing a travel agent yesterday -- which is a little more involved for folks that have mobility issues -- when I jumped into an on-line debate about how people should go about this.
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