Travel

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan, your experience on the Alaska trip are upsetting. I get so

annoyed in this age of so called " accommodation " and " oh yes, we are

accessible " , and yet, I find this is not true! So much for ADA being put

to use.

Now, I have only been to Disneyland, in Calif. but this is true: if you

are in a wheelchair, you and your family don't have to wait for rides,

you go to the front of the line, and have a great time! You might try

contacting Guest Relations at DisneyWorld before your trip.(sorry this

is one website/email I DON'T HAVE! They may even have more to offer -

just a thought. And let us know how it goes

Gretchen

JSHELIKO@... wrote:

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> From: JSHELIKO@...

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> I'm also am interested in hearing about trip experiences. My husband and I

> travel at least twice a year to see our grandchildren in FL. I always ask for

> wheelchair assistance. Sometimes we get really nice transporters and a few

> times we have nasty ones. Once I has a woman who insisted we had missed our

> connecting flight in Atlanta because of the time difference between

> Phila.and Atlanta. Actually, they are both in the same time zone.

>

> Last year we went on a lovely cruise to Alaska. I had trouble walking when

> the ship was rolling because of balance problems. But I managed because there

> are railings on all the walls. The waiters were right at the dining room

> door to help me and also carried my trays when we went to the buffets.

> One problem I had was , there was no railing in the main showroom and they

> made all the handicapped passengers sit in the last row where there was

> minimal leg room.

> I never saw the end of any shows because my legs were getting cramped. I

> guess I could have asked for a single chair and put it with the wheelchair

> people but I always forgot. There were some people in scooters and they got

> along very well.

>

> Going down the gang plank was easier then I expected. There was an excellent

> railing and plenty of eager hand to help. Sight seeing buses had the first

> seats reserved for handicapped and we also went on the sight seeing train

> with no problems.

>

> I would like to hear from anyone who went to Disney World. I'm going to try

> that next with my grandchildren. I heard there are scooters to rent and they

> let you go first in line.

>

> One place I have given up on is the beach. Can't walk on the sand.

>

> This is the longest message I have written. Thanks for your patience.

>

> Joan

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Toni,

I had the same questions and quandry over booking hotel and airline

tickets. Dr. R. and Debbie said to leave the return flight " open "

but it wasn't that easy, or cost twice as much, etc.

However, Dr. R and Debbie both have convinced me to stay 1 week, like

Dr. R. likes. So I finally decided to do that. I booked airline

tickets that way, and found out the hotel rate for 1 week was cheaper

than getting 3, 4, or 5 days. Both Red Roof Inn, RPT ($244.00) and

Extended Stay America ($270.00) per week.

I don't know where you are coming from, but I am from Arizona, so

decided I'd rather stick around and play it safe, even though I

wanted to get home immediately.

Dee

MGB 5-17-00

> Hi Everyone,I am just sending my completed packet to Dr. R and hope

> to get a June surgery date. I understand June is not likely due to

> his conference and vacation so it may be July.My question is: If

you

> don't know when you'll be released to go home how can you make

hotel

> and plane reservations? My understanding of airlines is you have to

> have a specific departure date. I don't want to be away from my

> little ones more than I have to, so if Dr. R says I'm good to go

home

> in 3, 4, or 5 days then I want to jump on that plane and GO! Advice

> anyone? Toni Lieb

[Guest guest]

Toni,

Set a departure date with the time frame Dr. R. gives and most airlines will

let you change for a 50 - 100 fee if necessary. And if there is an important

reason like medical they may even waived the fee. I had my tickets today and

found I had to change them. Took me 20 minutes on the phone but they did it.

No charge.

Deb in WY

[Guest guest]

Hello! Huntsville to Raleigh is $168.00 round trip. Just get a day day

advanced purchase. (if you can)

Best to all,

Joanne in TN

[Guest guest]

You are so kind to offer the help. I may take you up on the offer in the

future(bikini wearing time) lol

Thanks again-

Kim Cook

[Guest guest]

Hi Listmates. I am about to embark on a 10 day trip

to Arizona and New Mexico. We will be going from

place to place without any set agenda. I'm feeling a

bit daunted by the task of remaining gfcf when we will

be in Navajo Territory, no health food stores within

hundreds of miles...I thought I would ask for all your

best travel tips! I already know I'll be packing a

suitcase just with 's stuff, but how do I keep

things fresh? I'd really appreciate your imput. I

can try to put together a travel tips document for

distribution at the January meeting.

Thanks a ton! Kathy H.

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[Guest guest]

Liz, I certainly envy you your travels, it all sounds SO exciting! I'm sure

that just like the US travel I do, it's exhausting especially if you are not

feeling well. I hope your next trip(S) are worry and pain-free. Please

share your adventures, I think I'm sharing them vicariously with you! LOL,

Judy O

[Guest guest]

Liz, I certainly envy you your travels, it all sounds SO exciting! I'm sure

that just like the US travel I do, it's exhausting especially if you are not

feeling well. I hope your next trip(S) are worry and pain-free. Please

share your adventures, I think I'm sharing them vicariously with you! LOL,

Judy O