Emerging Horizons is a consumer oriented magazine about accessible travel. Emerging Horizons’ primary focus is travel for people with mobility disabilities; everybody from wheelchair-users to slow walkers. Lots of access information, resources, news and travel tips. All with no advertising! Available in print and online. View the Autumn 2008 Table of Contents.
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101 Accessible Vacations
101 Accessible Vacations — Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
An accessible vacation idea book with substance. This unique guidebook contains destination information on over 101 cities, lodging options, national parks, tourist attractions and recreational activities around the world. Authored by Emerging Horizons’ editor, Candy Harrington. Read a sample chapter.
There Is Room At The Inn
There Is Room At The Inn — Inns and B&Bs for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
The first guidebook devoted entirely to accessible inns and B&Bs. Authored by Emerging Horizons’ editor, Candy Harrington. Read a sample chapter.
Barrier-Free Travel
Barrier-Free Travel — A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Available Now! The definitive guide to accessible travel. Authored by Emerging Horizons’ editor, Candy Harrington. This well-researched resource contains detailed information about the logistics of planning accessible travel by plane, train, bus and ship. Filled with resources, travel tips, and updated information about accessible travel options. Read a sample chapter.
In The News
Xanterra Resorts, which operates the lodging concession in Grand Canyon National Park, now offers an accessible bus tour of one of the least touristed areas in the park. The Desert View Tour travels along the East Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Watchtower, an architecturally and historically significant building located 52 miles from Grand Canyon Village. Read the current news article: Xanterra Offers Accessible Grand Canyon Tour.
Ask the Expert!
Have a question about accessible travel? Then ask the expert and you may find your answer posted here. Emerging Horizons’ editor Candy Harrington clarifies those hard-to-answer questions about accessible travel. Ask the Expert!
Travel Resources
More than just a links page! The accessible travel resources in the Emerging Horizons database are personally selected by our editorial staff. All links are updated and checked monthly - outdated resources are dropped and new resources are continually added. Search the database by keyword or just browse through the categories. Visit Emerging Horizons’ Travel Resources.
