Category: Travel Blog
Accessible review of Royal Caribbean 3 day cruise from Long Beach to Mexico
Our review of the three day cruise from Long Beach to Ensenada Mexico is live! check it out! Accessible review of Royal Caribbean 3 day cruise from Long Beach to Mexico. Was it accessible for blind travelers? https://www.blindtravels.com/royal-caribbean-3-day-cruise-long-beach-to-ensenada/ #TravelTuesday #blind #disabled @RoyalCaribPR “Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey ofRead More …
The ultimate guide to cruising with your guide dog
Have you considered taking your guide dog on a cruise with you? Check out my ultimate guide to cruising with a guide, discussing everything from the documentation you need to gather before the cruise to where they will relieve onboard. https://www.blindtravels.com/ultimate-guide-to-cruising-with-guide-dogs/ “Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey of exploration.Read More …
The ultimate guide to cruising blind or visually impaired
This week we start out a new series about cruising while blind or visually impaired. We discuss learning how to navigate the ship, the procedure of getting on and off the boat, how food works aboard the boat and so much more. Check out my ultimate guide to cruising blindRead More …
An afternoon at the Garden of the Gods
The Garden of the Gods is a beautiful park located in Colorado Springs which showcases a host of geological and ecological rarities beloved and visited by nature enthusiasts for generations. I took this photos on a recent afternoon trip. Image description: a black and white image of the craggy peaksRead More …
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa New Mexico
Have you checked out our reviews section lately? Today’s new offering is a review of the accessibility at the Tamaya Resort. Recently, my guide dog Fauna and I journeyed to the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Let’s talk about the #accessibility at this unique destination desertRead More …
Blind and visually impaired guests at Disneyland Paris will now have the ability to access audio descriptions content via the AudioSpot mobile app to enhance their park-going experience.
Blind and visually impaired guests at Disneyland Paris will now have the ability to access audio descriptions content via the AudioSpot mobile app to enhance their park-going experience. This is really great news, I hope we continue to see more of this sort of thing. Embracing the needs of theRead More …
Accessible COVID-19 tests are now available
At home COVID tests are great, but until now if you had little or no vision, it was impossible to read the results of the tests. The test results are read through an app on your smartphone vis Bluetooth. The test is compatible with iPhones and Android smartphones, but notRead More …
Complaint alleges DraftKings website is not accessible to blind users
Robert Jahoda recently filed a lawsuit alleging the DraftKings online gambling website is not completely compatible with screen readers. While this is a commonly seen lawsuit, it is not surprising. Unfortunately, the needs of blind and visually impaired users when it comes to accessing online content are often overlooked whenRead More …
Don’t pet the fluffy cows!
A reminder to keep an eye on your travel companions this summer. The woman in this article intentionally got too close to a Bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park. The animals in our national parks are not domesticated (in almost every case) and have little to no tolerance for touristsRead More …
Edmonton International Airport has become easier to navigate for the visually impaired
We here at Blind Travels are huge supporters of the visually impaired traveling solo whenever possible. Finding the proper tools to be able to effectively and safely travel solo is important. Whether you use a Guide Dog, or a White Cane, companies which aid accessibility are still a must forRead More …