Tag: #traveltips


Sedona here we come!

A black lab guide dog in harness sits next to a cactus in arizona. A ghost town and dramatic skies can be seen behind the dog.

Tomorrow we head to Sedona Arizona with the wonderful folks at Flight For Sight @FlightForSight to capture photos for our Tactile Art Project. Stya tuned for lots of updates. Desert, Cactus and Ghost Towns here we come!  


Aira and Colorado: Leading the Charge in Accessibility

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Aira (aira.io) and the State of Colorado are working together to set a new standard for accessibility for those who are blind or visually impaired. Aira, an on-demand accessibility service that connects individuals with professional visual interpreters, has been integrated into government buildings, stores, and parksRead More …


Aira – Visual Interpreting for accessibility

A hand holding a smartphone with the Aira app screen showing. A large round button with a phone can be seen in the center of the screen. Below the phone icon are two large buttons one saying attach message of files and the other saying browse access offers

Ever found yourself packing for a trip, wanting to wear a specific outfit for a meeting or occasion, but struggling to identify which shirt is which? Or navigating an airport, yearning to find your own way to the departure gate without waiting for assistance? What about reading a menu inRead More …


Embassy Suites Burlingame Ca. an accessible review

The front of the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. Palm trees can be see and the bay can be seen to the right of the hotel. It is a sunny day with clear skies.

Check out our accessible review for our recent stay at the Embassy Suites @EmbassySuites in Burlingame Ca. with @FlightForSight https://www.blindtravels.com/embassy-suites-burlingame-ca-an-accessible-review/ #travel #traveltuesday #blind #disabledtravel


An accessible hotel near Disney’s Main Gate in Anaheim

palm tres and blue sky can be seen in this image of the front of the Springhill suites

The SpringHill suites is a few minutes walk from the main gate of Disneyland. The hotel offers friendly staff and a full breakfast included.  Check out our accessibility review.    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate an accessible review “Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey of exploration. In theRead More …


Building your confidence: Preparing mentally to travel with little or no sight

A blind man wearing sunglasses raises his head into the air to smell the air around im. A busy market can be seen behind him

So, you’ve got the travel bug, but the idea of navigating the world without sight has you feeling grounded? Been there, done that (with a killer massage at a super chill airport because, hey, delays happen!). But trust me, globetrotting as a blind or visually impaired adventurer is an epicRead More …


Accessible review of Royal Caribbean 3 day cruise from Long Beach to Mexico

The coastline at La Bufadora. large craggy rock sticks out of the ocean. BThe sky is blue and low mountains can be seen in the background. In the foreground, plusing waves can be seen.

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

A golden retriever guide dog in harness stetting on the deck of a cruise ship next to a lounge chair.

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 …


Hotel Eastlund review

Check out our review of Hotel Eastlund in Portland, a modern and contemporary boutique hotel located a couple blocks from the Portland Convention Center @HotelEastlund Hotel Eastlund, a contemporary and modern boutique hotel in Portland’s Eastside. “Ted’s journey into the landscape of the human body is a marvelous celebration ofRead More …


Two blind women removed from cruise ship

Blind Travels website logo with cruise ship and palm tree

Recently, two blind women from West Sussex were removed from a P&O cruise ship over health and safety concerns. The cruise departed from Southampton and the passengers said that the cruise line and London-based travel agency that booked the cruise for them were aware of their visual impairment and wereRead More …


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