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January 2016

Newsletter

See the world with us......

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I hope travel, exploring new destinations and having wonderful adventures was on your list of New Year's Resolutions. If so, we are always here to help you fulfill your travel dreams. Let us plan a special trip just for you or join us on one of our many group adventures. We look forward to working with you as well as your friends and families in 2016!

You Never Know Who's Watching....

Recently, I woke up to find a very nice and interesting email in my inbox and thought I would share it with you. I know many of you were part of this group and I think it's great that we had such a positive impact on our fellow cruisers.

Hello Debra! My name is Arden and I am a psychologist who works with people who have sustained serious injuries in Canada. Many of my clients have had traumatic amputations. Quite by chance, I ended up on the same ship as your group was on a few years ago and I was so taken by the idea of cruising as a group that I have shared your information with my clients. I tell my clients that it was so beautiful to see your group laughing and singing and partying and dancing and swimming and hottubbing and dining and integrating with everyone else on the ship.... Things that some of my clients, especially in their acute stages, wonder if they will ever be able to do again.

Interestingly, my husband lost his finger in a log splitting accident not long before the trip. Seeing your group living it up had a really good impact on him and helped him with perspective.

What's New and What's Popular

in the World of Travel

We recently returned from the NY Times Travel Show and the word on the street is people are traveling all over the world in record numbers. So, what's hot for 2016? Everyone seems to want info on Iceland and I will research how accessible it is in the coming weeks. Volunteer Tourism is very popular and is a vacation where you combine visiting a destination with helping others. In fact, an entire new cruise line is dedicated to doing just this. Fathom Cruise Lines travels to the Dominican Republic where passengers have an opportunity to work with the local people and help out during their visit. It is a great way for families to instill the importance of helping others to their children and teens. Cruising the world continues to be popular on ocean going liners both big and small. Several new ships are being introduced this year. RCCL welcomes Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. NCL Escape recently debuted and Carnival Vista and Holland America's Koningsdam will join them shortly. It's always exciting to sail on a brand new ship and experience all the new innovations. For those with fairly good mobility, River Boat cruising remains increasingly popular. If you can get around the vessel without a mobility aid other than a walker, we can help you navigate the ports in order to minimize your walking. Travel to Alaska and the national parks in the U.S. remains popular. Remember, an Alaskan cruise is the number one choice for a fully accessible cruise vacation.

We were proud to participate on a panel which addressed the needs of disabled travelers. It is important that events such as the NY Times Travel Show takes into account the needs of all and the importance for travel to be inclusive.

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Need a scooter, wheelchair, O2, or anything else for your next cruise? Let us make arrangements for you with Special Needs at Sea.

Call Easy Access Travel to arrange your equipment.

Easy Access Travel is available to speak to your organization or support group if geographically feasible. Please contact us for more information.

Sincerely,

Debra Kerper

Easy Access Travel

Cruise Planners/American Express Franchise Owner

debra@easyaccesstravel.com

In This Issue

You Never Know Who's Watching

What's New & What's Popular

Abilities Expos

Group Travel

ABILITIES EXPOS

Next stop......

Los Angeles
February 5,6,7
Los Angeles Convention Center

Visit Us In Booth 638

Free admission, workshops and events.

We will present our Travel Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1:00pm in Workshop 1. We look forward to meeting you, sharing valuable information and answering your questions.

Complete details at

http://www.abilities.com/losangeles/

GROUP TRAVEL

(We do individual and group travel planning)

We are offering some incredible Group Travel opportunities and invite you, your families & your friends to join us on one or all of these trips. All of our trips are mostly accessible and geared to those with mobility limitations. All are welcome to travel with us.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE ON ALL GROUPS:

LAST CHANCE!!!

Accessible Anthem

Mar. 27-Apr. 8, 2016!

12 Nights to Southern Caribbean sailing round-trip Bayonne, NJ

More info and registration details here...

RCCL's Liberty of the Seas is being updated in January....cruise with us on the new & revitalized version.

Sail round trip Galveston May 22-29.

Here are the details!

Explore Alaska with us June 24 - July 1, 2016

Round trip Seattle

RCCL's Explorer of the Seas

Full details by clicking here...

Western Mediterranean is almost sold out. Call us for more information and to see if we can accommodate your needs.

September 11-18, 2016 Cruise

September 7-11 Barcelona

Accessible Hawaii

December 10-17, 2016 Cruise

December 7-10 Honolulu

Click here to Register NOW

Accessible Allure

February 14-21, 2017

Take your Sweetheart on a cruise in 2017 on the magnificent Allure of the Seas.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Full Details Here....

Don't miss the boat or the tour bus...travel with these incredible groups!

For information on all trips go to

our website

and click on Group Trips.

TRAVEL TIPS

Always hand carry medications, items of value (jewelry), etc.
Bring extra batteries for any items that need them.

Bring a power strip for all your electronics.

Have an extra pair of glasses.

Carry a list of all medications including dosage.

Be sure to have extra medical supplies (catheters, prosthetic stuff, insulin supplies, etc.).
Bring plenty of sunscreen if heading to a warm climate.

Ask us about renting mobility equipment so you can lighten your load.

Think about using a luggage service to deliver your luggage to your destination.

Keep your passport up to date. Remember, it must be valid for at least 6 months past last day of travel.

Visit the TSA website if you have concerns about traveling with a disability or special needs.

Pack a sense of adventure....get off the beaten path and try something new.
Pack a sense of humor....be able to laugh at yourself.
Bring lots of patience with you. You are going on vacation, don't be in a hurry.
Wake up early every day. Enjoy the morning....it can be the best part of the day.
Wherever you go, get out and meet the locals. This can be the highlight of your trip.
Try out the public transportation. You often meet the best people riding the bus, metro or train.
Buy Travel Insurance....you will be glad you did. Don't leave home without it.
Most of all, don't forget your smile and a great attitude. Remember, you are very fortunate to be out there seeing the world.

Have a GREAT TRIP wherever the road may take you!