Articles

• Go West! by Heather Brazier
  Excerpt: After nearly five months of great anticipation and what I thought to be impeccable planning, October 20, 1994, was finally here. My aunt and I were about to embark on what I would call the quintessential Canadian...
  
  
• Going On A Holiday by Bev Hallam
  Excerpt: Ever seen a wheelchair access symbol in those colourful travel brochures? The display rack is usually filled with dozens of catalogues advertising exotic tours, cruises, resorts and fly/drive packages. Hundreds of dream...
  
  
• Good Tidings by Carter Hammett
  Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Magdalen Islands are an archipelago of 12 land masses. A mere five-hour ferry ride from Prince Edward Island, the exotic islands truly feel a world away. Travellers can experience seal-watching, shark fishing, striking sunsets and superb seafood fare.
  
  
• Grenada by Ken Davis
  Excerpt: Ask most people what they know about the country of Grenada, and the common response is, "Didn’t the Americans invade that place?" Yes, they did, but that happened in 1983, and as far as Grenadians are...
  
  
• Hola, Cuba! by Eileen Burke Dillane
  There is much to see and do in Cuba, and while it may not all be accessible, a bit of creativity and patience can generate solutions. This travel tale provides insight into one couple�s experience -- and ultimate enjoyment of their warm southern holiday.
  
  
• Impossible Dream? by Jim Purnell
  Excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of experiencing for yourself the incredible beauty and the bracing mountain air of the Canadian Rockies, only to dismiss the idea as impossible because of your disability? You�ve looked at the...
  
  
• Italy by Lynn Atkinson
  Excerpt: "The hardest decision you’ll have to make each day is what flavour of ice cream to have," said the stewardess when I landed in the Rome airport for a month’s vacation this spring....
  
  
• Let’s Cruise! by Daryl Rock
  Excerpt: Cruising, once accessible only to the rich and famous, is now accessible to almost anyone -- including travellers with disabilities. I am someone who really enjoys soaking up the sun in the south for a week or two...
  
  
• Loving Las Vegas by Barb Taylor
  Las Vegas boasts the largest number of accessible hotel rooms in the United States, if not the world. And if you know where to look, there are also real bargains to be had. Find out why the lights and life of Las Vegas make this city one of the author�s favourite destinations.
  
  
• Navigating The Kingdom Of Peace by Marie Laporte-Stark and Chris Stark
  Read about the lovely country of Jordan and its friendly people -- from the perspective of a guide dog! This travel tale gives a fascinating story an interesting and lighthearted twist. Follow the challenges and adventures of a blind professional... and his professional navigator.