Winter 2011 Contents

Features

Accessible Pensacola on the Cheap

Known for its gorgeous beaches, historic towns and great Southern hospitality, Pensacola also boasts good wheelchair access and very affordable prices. So head on down to the Panhandle for some nicely accessible fun in the Florida sun.

Museum Hopping in Houston

Get your cultural fix in Houston, where you’ll find a generous selection of accessible museums and cultural attractions — all within rolling distance of one another.

The Other White Sands

Located on White Sands Missile Base in Southern New Mexico, this kitschy museum chronicles the Atomic Age, and includes a large collection of old missiles. And with no admission charge and good wheelchair access, it’s a must-see on any travel itinerary.

Exploring Kartchner Caverns

Take some time to enjoy this very accessible cave on your next trip through Southern Arizona. Not only is it wheelchair-accessible, but it’s 10 times more spectacular than Carlsbad Caverns.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; A Very Accessible and Inclusive Event

Make plans now to attend the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. This annual event features two weekends full of fun, food and entertainment at a very accessible venue. (read a sample from this article)

Columns

Editors’ Desk

Is Discount a Dirty Word? If you check into a property and find that some amenity you want to use is not accessible, should you be given a discount on the room? Candy’s Facebook friends chime in on that issue.

InnSider—Accessible Inns and B&Bs

This historic property on beautiful Pensacola Bay, features good access, luxurious amenities and a scrumptious morning meal.

Gems & Germs

Heros and Villians of Accessible Travel

The Curious Traveler

Candy Harrington answers questions about cruise ships, accessible shore excursions and parking at the Bayonne cruise ship terminal.

Accessible Lodging Spotlight

Located in Houston’s hip new CityCentre mixed-use development, the Hotel Sorella CityCenter features nicely accessible rooms, just a short roll away from a bevy of fun restaurants and upscale retail shops.

Tid-Bits

Nag’s Head Vacation Rental

New Product Helps Folks with MS Beat the Heat

Accessible Tuscany Lodging

Accessible Israel Tours

All-Access Battlefield Tours

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