@accessibleescapes
We aim to make travel more accessible by creating worry-free itineraries for the disabled community and others. We specialize in vacations for the mobility impaired, immunocompromised or virus-conscious, and those with all types of allergies.
Join me on my wheelchair friendly and chronic-illness-friendly group cruise! Set sail around Ireland on the beautiful Zuiderdam, complete with 28 accessible rooms.
June 22, 2027, departing from Amsterdam, round-trip, 11 nights.
Learn more at www.accessibleescapes.org/2027cruise
#AccessibleCruise
I love cruises! I want to book more of them! In an effort to convince you to love them too, I am offering to waive my $30 planning/research fee for all cruise bookings during the month of February. What’s your favorite cruise destination? Is it warmer than where you are now? Feel free to comment.
Interested in joining our COVID-safer group trip to Union Pier, Michigan? Hurry! There’s limited space left! The day to sign up is today! Stay in your own cabin with a nearby beach and multiple amenities, including a hot tub! Learn more and sign up at www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-land-mi...
Cruise promotion for a 7-night Dublin roundtrip on Ponant L'Austral, featuring onboard credit, excursions, room service, and a free drink package, with a map and cruise ship image.
Alt text: "Image promoting excursions for limited mobility on Ponant L’Austral. Includes colorful waterfront houses and a lit-up bridge at dusk. Text details wheelchair accessibility and tour options in Greencastle and Galway." "Wheelchair users will need to be able to stand and walk up three steps for the bus. If you are unable to, alternative transportation is available for an extra cost." Tours: Derry Delights (Greencastle), A Day in Connemara (Galway), Galway through the ages (Galway)
Alt text: "Promotional flyer titled 'Excursions for limited mobility' featuring accessible tours in Ireland on Ponant L'Austral. Includes photos of Blarney Castle and a coastal scene. Tours listed: Panoramic Cork, Blarney Castle, Midleton Distillery, Donegal Town Walk, Wild Donegal & Glencolmcille. Note mentions bus steps and alternate transport options. Background shows sea waves and a distant cruise ship."
Excursions are in!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to sail on a luxury cruise line for $1,000 less than the advertised price! People who still mask or take COVID precautions will have their own meetup and excursion opportunities. Hurry.
#accessiblecruise
#luxurycruise
#cruisesales
"Accessible Supplier Tourism for All" Images of Tourism for All logo, Portuguese flag next to a building, and two people, one in a wheelchair, looking over a cliff toward a scenic view.
For Vendor Of The Month, we will be looking at a few tour operators that cater specifically to wheelchair users and/or the disabled community. Starting off with my favorite: Tourism For All in Portugal!
I am planning a COVID-safer trip to Portugal in 2027, and I am hoping to utilize their services!
"Tips to prevent wheelchair damage on flights" Close up of manual wheelchair wheel. Person is holding onto it and looking out a window toward a plane on the tarmac that is connected to the gate. The wheelchair is inside the terminal waiting for the flight.
Check out my new blog article on Substack! I share tips on how to prevent wheelchair damage on flights, as well as what to do if your wheelchair does get damaged.
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Accessible travel Tips and Tricks. Join Jennifer Farrar, an accessible travel agent, as she discusses travel tips and resources for those who need mobility accommodations, are immunocompromised, or have a chronic illness. Jennifer will also discuss her services and how an accessible travel agent can work for you! Thursday, December 11, 4-5pm. Location: Disability Resource Center 409 Progress Street, Fredericksburg. Learn more: www.accessibleescapes.org, jennifer@accessibleescapes.org, 540-300-1854
Do you live in the Northern Virginia area? Come see me at The Disability Resource Center in Fredericksburg, VA, this Thursday at 4 pm!
1. Gate check your wheelchair
Label with name, phone number, address, and instructions. Image: a roll of clear packing tape
Place easily detachable parts of your wheelchair (like the footrest) in a suitcase Image: two red pieces of luggage outdoors on a tarmac facing a plane
Have contact info for a wheelchair repair company or wheelchair rental service at your destination. Image: manual wheelchair next to a ramp on a tarmac
One of the biggest worries wheelchair users have is whether or not their wheelchairs will be damaged by the airline. It’s a legitimate worry! The results of a US DOT report suggest that 15,425 wheelchairs or scooters have been lost or damaged since 2018.
Here are some tips:
#wheelchairTravel
Me in a pink dress on a balcony in front of the open ocean and a sunset
This week, I am turning 30 years old. Out of all of my dream jobs, I never expected travel agent. Before I became sick with long-COVID and could no longer work most of those “dream” jobs, it simply wasn’t on my radar. I am so glad I did it!
Thank you all for helping make this a reality.
Virgin Voyages Buy One, Get Second 80% Off + up to $400 bar tab credit, valid through 2027 voyages. Booking Window: Oct 31–Dec 4, 2025 TRAVEL AGENCY EXCLUSIVE: Free Souvenirs
Regent Seven Seas - $300 shipboard credit per suite for new bookings Nov 1 –30, 2025, for 2025–2028 sailings.
NCL - 50% off all cruises, Free at Sea perks, Triple Latitudes Rewards points, 0% APR financing, and extra CruiseNext bonuses. Booking Window: Oct 29–Nov 30, 2025 TRAVEL AGENTCY EXCLUSIVE: Onboard credit, pre-paid gratuities, and more
Black Friday Sale Best of Cruises Images of Virgin Voyages, Oceana, Regent Sevent Seas, Norgwegian, Holland America, and Celebrity cruise ships
Don’t miss out — Black Friday travel deals are sailing away fast! 🚢 Book now to lock in up to 50% off cruises and exclusive bonuses before they’re gone. Most offers end by early December — let’s find your next escape today! #BlackFridaySale #BookNow #TravelSavings
This may be the cheapest you will ever get to experience a Ponant cruise....
Join me on our 2027 group trip, a 7 day cruise around Ireland on Ponant L'Austral. More info: www.accessibleescapes.org/2027cruise
Join us on the funicular in Quebec City! It is the easiest way to get to the lower town. However, you will need someone who can handle multiple steps to help you.
Learn more about our recent cruise here: www.accessibleescapes.org/post/virgin-...
Still take COVID precautions or are immunocompromised? It's not too late to sign up for our COVID-safer group trip to Cape Cod from May 14-19, 2026! Stay for one day or all five! Stop by for a tour! The choice is yours! More info: www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-land-ca...
The worst part about #virginvoyages is that they don't allow my dog on board, specifically. Welcome home, Spock! Now that we are back, expect more posts about our experience on #brilliantlady and #quebeccity. #covidsafe #accessibletravel #covidcautious #beagle
See what I am packing for my cruise to help prevent #Covid19. I will be on the beautiful #BrilliantLady in only a few days! #CovidSafe #CovidCautiousTravel
Photo of an aerial view of the Red Jacket Beach Resort next to the beach, and a room with two queen beds and a balcony. Text: Join Us! COVID Safer Group trip in Yarmouth, Massachusetts; 5-night stay at the Red Jacket Beach Resort, May 14-19. 2026; Beach Access, Tours of Martha's Vineyard and Provincetown, Transportation to and from tours, activities for all ages
Don't forget to join our #COVIDSafer group trip to #CapeCod May 15-19, 2026! The deadline to sign up is March 1st. Learn more at www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-land-ca...
#CovidCautious #LongCovid
Please join my #CovidCautious #PuntaCana #GroupTrip! November 2026! Deadline to decide in just a few days! #CovidSafe #CovidSafeTravel #CovidLonghaulers
Included: COVID-19 precaution guidelines, including daily Metrix or Plus Life Testing Cancel for any reason insurance Access to all resort amenities Transfer to and from the airport All meals Golf Carts
Images of inside of villas next to text: Punta Cana, Covid Cautious Group Trip, Deadline September 15
HURRY! The deadline to sign up for the COVID-Cautious group trip to Punta Cana is almost here! September 15 is the deadline! Want to go but have questions or issues with the date (5 days in November 2026)? CONTACT ME! Jennifer@accessibleescapes.org #CovidCautious #CovidSafe #Covidtravel #puntacana
So, I'm an accessible travel agent. What does that mean exactly? Why do you need one? Great questions! I wrote a blog about it: accessibleescapes.substack.com/p/why-should...
Aerial image of the two villas we will be renting surrounded by palm trees and two private pools
The decision deadline for the Punta Cana group trip has been extended to September 15! Don’t you want to relax on the beach, go on excursions, enjoy decadent meals prepared by our personal chef, and stay with people who take your COVID protocols seriously?
www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-punta-c...
Join us in Cape Cod! Our second Covid-cautious land group trip for 2026 is now available! 5-night stay at the Red Jacket Beach Resort in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, May 14-19, 2026! Beach access included!
www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-land-ca...
Map of sailing route: Boston to Portland to Bar Harbor to Saint John to Halifax and back to Boston
Join our COVID Safer group cruise on 8/23/26 on the Norwegian Breakaway! Out of Boston for 7 nights round-trip, we will visit the dramatic coastlines of New England and Canada.
Quick! A decision is needed by 9/5, to secure the reserved rooms.
More info here: www.accessibleescapes.org/2026cruise
Accessible supplier OTM: Special Needs at Sea
Special Needs at Sea provides accessibility equipment to rent for cruises in most ports! If you would like to rent equipment for your next vacation, feel free to contact me at jennifer@accessibleescapes.org. More info about the company soon!
Crystal blue pool under palm trees next to private villa
Join Fellow COVID-cautious travelers in Punta Cana Resort, November 2026! Private Villas!
ONLY 9 ROOMS AVAILABLE! BOOK BY AUG 9 (NEXT SATURDAY)
Join us to rent out three private, luxury villas at the Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic! www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-punta-c...
Want to travel in a group but not interested in the group trips I already have planned? Let’s talk! I can help you come up with ideas, find people to go with you, and plan everything from start to finish. Any group at all…I’ve got you covered!
See group trips here: www.accessibleescapes.org/groups
3 mansions with three pools in Punta Cana Resort, Dominican Republic
Here’s an exciting opportunity for a COVID-cautious land group trip! Our own private mansion (well, 3 of them) at the Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic! Learn more: www.accessibleescapes.org/2026-punta-c...
Decisions needed by August 9
Back of manual wheelchair with attached black box (battery)
Did you know that if your wheelchair or scooter has a lithium-ion battery of over 300 wt hours, it is not allowed on a plane, according to the FAA? Here's a tip sheet:
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Hello, all! If you were the person contacting me about Croatia...I'm not ignoring you! The chat feature glitched and did not provide a way for me to contact you. This has been fixed, so it shouldn't happen again. Please email me at Jennifer@accessibleescapes.org with your contact info.
Clear glass of whiskey on a green table sitting next to a porthole that looks out to the ocean
Happy Independence Day! Virgin Voyages is celebrating by offering up to $300 in free drinks through July 7. Also, get 70% off the second sailor and a free balcony upgrade. Contact me for more info.
"Accessibly Supplier July" in white font on black background next to an image of a thatched roof walkway in the jungle and another image of an aerial view of three mansions in the Dominican Republic.
Accessible supplier OTM: Rental Escapes provides luxury villas tailored to meet your every need. Their accommodations are perfect for groups or for a splurge. See how their personalized service makes luxury trips accessible to people who are COVID-cautious, have mobility issues, or have allergies.
