With the growing demand for accessibility in the travel space, here are seven ways the travel industry can embrace a higher level of inclusion.
Type of Travel
Accessible Travel
All-inclusive travel for those with visual, mobility and auditory disabilities
Accessible Adventures in Albania: An Off-Season Road Trip is Full of Surprises
A off-season road trip through the southern part of Albania showcases stunning coastal villages, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes
Destin, Florida, an Undiscovered Gem on the “Emerald Coast”
Located on Florida’s west coast, Destin has evolved from a sleepy fishing village to a safe, accessible place for older women to enjoy white sand beaches and an active lifestyle.
Navigating Doha and Qatar Airways: A Wheelchair User’s Accessible Travel Adventure
Is Doha accessible to wheelchair users? Tanzila Khan finds that a 15-hour stopover becomes a memorable adventure, leaving behind a trail of empowerment and advocacy.
Five Wheelchair Accessible Places in Mexico City
Solo traveller Tanzila Khan discovers five accessible places in Mexico City women can enjoy, including Frida Kahlo’s Blue House.
Soaring Beyond Barriers: A Journey in a Hot Air Balloon in a Wheelchair Over Teotihuacan, Mexico City
Can a woman in a wheelchair go on an adventurous hot air balloon ride? Definitely, if you are open to a thrilling journey in the sky.
Accessible Istanbul: A Wheelchair Wanderer’s Stopover
As a solo traveler in a wheelchair, Tanzila Khan discovers that Istanbul is a true testament to inclusivity, with many attractions and public spaces designed to accommodate everyone.
Why Kayaking is a Super Adventure Sport for Women in a Wheelchair
Our Accessible Travel writer Tanzila Khan discovers that kayaking is possible for adventurous women in a wheelchair, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Accessible or Not? Tallinn, Estonia on Two Wheels
Accessible solo travel writer Tanzila Khan explores the medieval city of Tallinn, Estonia, and lets the city guide her.
Claiming Her Place in the World: Meet Tanzila Khan, Our New Accessible Solo Travel Writer
Whether you are on wheels or on foot, Tanzila Khan says the world deserves to see your marks left behind as you navigate the world.
Accessible Hotel Discounts With accessibleGO
AccessibleGO offers accessible hotel discounts of up to 60% for JourneyWoman readers, from our Women’s Travel Directory.
Bucket List Travel: Going to the End of the World in Antarctica
For women with mobility concerns, Karen Gershowitz wants you to know you can fulfill your travel bucket list, even to Antarctica.
Age-Friendly Airports: How Airports Can Be More Accessible for Older Women
Airports need to become more accessible. For most older travellers, the flying experience ranges from uncomfortable to excruciating.
Airbnb Introduces New Adapted Listings to Support Accessible Travel
Airbnb’s new ‘Adapted’ category supports accessible travel, plus other new services to enhance safety for women.
Airbnb Wants More Mature Women to Become Hosts – Here’s Why
Airbnb has created and expanded its services, including AirCover and Airbnb Setup, to encourage older women to join the platform as hosts.
Tips for Women Traveling with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss advocate Shari Eberts shares her tips to find the right guide when traveling, resulting in the best experience possible.
Soak in Nova Scotia’s Charm at Peggy’s Cove, Now Accessible to All
Nova Scotia’s iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse is now fully accessible with its new award-winning viewing platform.
10 Expert Tips for Women to Find the Perfect Long Stay
With longer stays dominating the vacation rental market, these 10 expert tips will help women find safe, cost-effective homestays.
Why Antarctica is the Ultimate Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure for Women
Polar expert Franny Bergschneider from Wild Women Expeditions shares why Antarctica is hailed as the ultimate adventure for women.
Solo Travel Memoirs: Digging into History with Archaeology
How digging into history inspires Wendy Brooks to travel to archaeology sites around the world.
Off-the-Beaten Path Travel Destinations: Places We Love
The JourneyWoman team selects their favourite off-the-beaten path travel destinations every woman should experience, from Ethiopia to Thailand.
10 Unique Places to Stay for Women on a Budget
10 recommended options for women to travel on a budget, including housesitting, hospitality services and accessible hotels.
Travelling Solo with Chronic Pain in Iceland: Tips to Stay Adventurous
Guest Writer Karen Gershowitz shares her story of traveling with chronic pain to Iceland, and shows us how it might slow you down, but doesn’t have to permanently ground you.
Chasing Adventure on Mount Everest After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
How a multiple sclerosis diagnosis challenged solo female traveller Jennifer Haddow to change her life and trek to Mount Everest.
