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Vacation Tours for difficulty walking or other help

Posted by thurlibier @thurlibier, Apr 10 10:01pm

I have neuropathy in my feet and have some difficulty in walking and balance. I love to travel but cannot join a tour group which usually means climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain, etc. Does anyone know of a travel group/s that cater to people who need some kind of help now and then and where the tours are designed to be very interesting and not physically demanding. For example, I would love to go on a cruise around the Greek Isles or cruise Alaska but I would need help in getting there and maybe a little help in getting on and around the ship. Thanks for any information

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NJ Ed | @njed | Apr 15 6:24am
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@davej

I have read all of these posts and feel so lucky and sad at the same time. I'm lucky I can travel and not be limited and sad for all of you that dont get to enjoy the sights and sounds of a vacation. So my advice is take that vacation or travel to places now because if you wait unexpected life issues come up and the pain or excitighty might be to much to bear.

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@davej - How true! Could not have put it better myself. My wife and I do travel, and it is not easy. I have both numbness and balance issues and as my wife says....we will figure it out. We manage to make it happen. Despite my poor balance, we have a cruise booked later this year. Life does throw us curve balls and PN is one of those unexpected life issues. As the saying goes, if there is a will, there is a way, and your advice is absolutely right. Ed

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efgh1020 | @efgh1020 | Apr 15 8:39am

I found WheelchairTravel.org, run by John Morris very helpful for his articles on accessible cities, airline regulations and ADA rules, and trips he organizes. There is also the World on Wheels newsletter and blog and newsletter, which also organizes tours. Even if you do not need a wheelchair all the time or at all, we all need information on accessibility in travel, and these sites offer that and more--an enthusiasm for travel by people dealing with severe mobility restrictions. They offer information and encouragement.

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karleenhubley | @karleenhubley | Apr 15 7:30pm

One of the tour groups that I have used is Road Scholar. They give a ranking of the amount of walking for each trip. When you sign up they ask if you need any special assistance. roadscholar..org

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antonintampfl2009 | @antonintampfl2009 | Apr 17 2:21pm

I can only say that a motorized wheel chair is a godsend when it comes to cruising if that is your thing. I have a “foldable” one that allow me to take into my cabin and that helps me go to about any place on the ship. Ports of call are also in my agenda, even when you have to use a tender to go ashore. Of course the are limitations on the tours, but that is the nature of the beast we have been given to live with. I am amazed of people’s condescending nature. I am always asked if they can give me a hand on a difficult situation. Keep on trucking!

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sassytwo | @sassytwo | Apr 18 10:11am

https://www.homeboundessentials.com/products/smart-riding-scooter-suitcase-luggage?
I am researching this topic today.. how timely. Has anyone used the mobile scooter suitcases? Amazon has several. Pricey but mobile. It is a carryon

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