Candy B. Harrington
Posts by Candy B. Harrington:
A Walk Through History in Downtown Tallahassee
Old Florida State Capital in Tallahassee, FloridaAs the political epicenter of Florida, downtown Tallahassee is filled with sleek modern buildings, comfortable luxury hotels and hip cool eateries to accommodate the legislators and tourists that frequent this popular capitol city. Despite … Read More
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Undergoes Major Renovations
A Coachella Valley mainstay, the iconic Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (pstramway.com) is undergoing an intensive renovation project. Not only will this two-year $13.3 million project give the 57-year old mountain station a facelift, but it will also improve … Read More
Hop Off the Highway in Central California and Learn About the Columbian Mammoth
Located just off Highway 99 in Chowchilla, the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County (www.maderamammoths.org) overlooks the Fairmead Landfill. And although the city dump may seem like an unlikely choice for a neighbor, the landfill is actually the … Read More
Joshua Tree National Park for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers
Named for the prolific yucca plant that’s found within its borders, Joshua Tree National Park (www.nps.gov/jotr/) doesn’t initially appear to be wheelchair-accessible. After all, the harsh desert environment can be very unforgiving. That said, upon closer examination visitors … Read More
Wheelchair-Accessible Martinique Shore Excursions
If a Caribbean cruise is in your future, then check out the wheelchair-accessible shore excursions available at Martinique Access’ile (handicaptourisme.net). Owned by a wheelchair-user, the company can provide accessible distillery tours as well as visits to the parks … Read More
Playa del Carmen Wheelchair Access Resource
Part of the larger “Everything Playa del Carmen” website, everythingplayadelcarmen.com/traveling-with-a-handicap offers a good overview of wheelchair access throughout the Playa del Carmen area, and includes a few links to accessible providers. There are links to places where visitors can rent … Read More
The El Morocco – A Wheelchair-Accessible Oasis in the California Desert
As you walk under the entry arch and peel back the heavy brocade curtains at the El Morocco Inn & Spa (www.elmoroccoinn.com), you’re instantly transported to another world – one that’s filled with the sights, sounds and even … Read More