First and foremost, Nova Icària Beach Barcelona is the most accessible beach I’ve ever been to. I’ve always loved the look of beaches and wished I could frolic in the sea, relax on the golden sand and spend time with friends and family. As a wheelchair user, I’ve never been able to do any of that. The closest I’ve gotten is admiring and spectating from a distance. [Read more…] about 8 Amazing Reasons To Visit Nova Icària Beach Barcelona In A Wheelchair
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wheelAIR Trial Touches Down At Edinburgh Airport
As a wheelchair user and keen traveller, I am no stranger to special assistance services at airports in the UK, Europe and USA. Travelling can be a stressful and unpleasant experience for many disabled travellers, myself included. However, when the right equipment, training and services are available to passengers with reduced mobility, it can truly make all the difference to the overall travelling experience. [Read more…] about wheelAIR Trial Touches Down At Edinburgh Airport
Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre | Wheelchair Access Review
Manchester is a city we have visited so many times for gigs and this trip was no different. This time we were booked into the Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre hotel and as this was our first stay at this particular hotel we were really looking forward to it. Having stayed in a few Holiday Inn hotels in the past I had high hopes especially being such a new hotel. I’m now happy to share my thoughts on the accessible features of our room and my overall experience staying at this hotel. [Read more…] about Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre | Wheelchair Access Review
6 Reasons Why City Breaks Are Perfect For Wheelchair Users
There is nothing more relaxing than being surrounded by lush countryside or crystal clear beaches. On the other hand, there is nothing quite like the buzz I get from being in a new city and being in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life. My heart will always beat for a city break over a relaxing/beach holiday. [Read more…] about 6 Reasons Why City Breaks Are Perfect For Wheelchair Users
Staybridge Suites Newcastle | Wheelchair Access Review
We’ve been to Newcastle so many times and always opted for a standard accessible room in whatever hotel we chose to stay at. Then we discovered Staybridge Suites Newcastle and we knew we just had to stay there. I had high expectations of this hotel and I’m thrilled to say Staybridge Suites Newcastle exceeded them. So without further ado here is my Staybridge Suites Newcastle wheelchair access review. [Read more…] about Staybridge Suites Newcastle | Wheelchair Access Review
Where to Stay in Aberdeen: Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen Hotel
It’s been a while since our last trip to Aberdeen, so we were looking forward to heading to the Granite City again, all be a whistle-stop tour. Nonetheless, we were excited to stay at our first Park Inn hotel and attend the Joe Bonamassa gig at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen Hotel did not disappoint [Read more…] about Where to Stay in Aberdeen: Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen Hotel
Guest Post: Travelling Into The Unknown
Nath from The Wheelchair Traveller recently interviewed me for his brand new Traveloholic Interview series. I loved answering his travel questions which you can read here. I’ve also loved reading and keeping up to date with his travel diary posts so much that I asked Nath if he would like to guest post on Simply Emma. He very kindly agreed and I’m excited to share Nath’s guest post with you today where he talks about his experience [Read more…] about Guest Post: Travelling Into The Unknown
Crowne Plaza Glasgow | Hotel Review
Our first hotel stay of 2018 was at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow and we couldn’t have picked a better hotel to kick-start the new year. This trip perfectly joined up with the Paramore gig we were attending at the SSE Hydro the same night. It was a fantastic weekend. I’ve had my eye on the Crowne Plaza Glasgow hotel for quite a while having heard so many great things about the wheelchair accessible guest rooms. So I was more than intrigued to find out for myself how accessible the Crowne Plaza Glasgow is for wheelchair users. [Read more…] about Crowne Plaza Glasgow | Hotel Review
5 Top Tips: How To Look After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
What do you love the most about getting a new wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)? Is it the excitement of getting the latest make and model? Having a car that is adapted for you? The way it drives or how brand spanky new it looks? In the beginning, you will be keen to keep it looking new by ensuring its clean and tidy at all times. As times goes by the novelty of having your WAV soon wears off. Like most things, and you may gradually stop looking after it as well. Instead of continually buying the ‘new car’ air freshener in the hopes of making it smell like it’s new again, why not try these [Read more…] about 5 Top Tips: How To Look After A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
Guest Post: Going On ‘The Undateables’ Helped Me To Realise I Wasn’t Undateable
Valentines Day is almost upon us and for most people, it’s a day to show your significant other how much you love them. A day for ‘in-love’ couples so to speak. When in reality we have 365 days in the year to do just that. However, many people often think that disabled people don’t date, don’t have relationships, don’t love or be loved. Although that really couldn’t be further from the truth. The Undateables is a Channel 4 TV series that sets out to prove that disabled people do all of the above and more. Its a dating show for disabled people and it follows them [Read more…] about Guest Post: Going On ‘The Undateables’ Helped Me To Realise I Wasn’t Undateable