Global Access Disabled Travel Network E-zine
VOLUME IV, NUMBER 1
January 2003
Copyright 2003, Global Access
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LOUTRAKI, GREECE ACCESSIBLE RESORT
Clio Psaraki wrote to announce that Sirens, her accessible resort in Loutraki, Greece, is now open for disabled travelers. The Facility includes five fully equipped apartments, which feature wheelchair ramps and specially equipped bathrooms. Rooms are fully furnished with electrical appliances, air conditioning, fireplaces and TV. The apartments can be booked either by phone or e-mail. To learn more, visit http://www.disableds-resort.gr/Eng-Apartments.htm
BRITAIN: CALVERT TRUST
Disabled outdoor aficionados in Britain can enjoy the pleasures of archery, bird watching, swimming, nature trails, orienteering, canoeing, carriage driving, paragliding, mountaineering and more with the assistance of the Calvert Trust. The trust has centers in Keswick, Kielder and Exmoor. Their website displays accommodation plans for families and groups. For additional information, visit http://www.calvert-trust.org.uk/
SAN DIEGO: ACCESSIBLE TAXICABS
Ten wheelchair accessible taxicabs are now available through Yellow Cab in San Diego, California. The taxis carry up to five passengers, including one wheelchair user. Reservations are accepted but not needed, and the cabs charge the same as regular taxis. For more information or to make a reservation, call (619) 234-6161.
ACCESSIBLE BUSES TO TIJUANA, MEXICO
The fun and shopping of Tijuana, Mexico is now more easily within reach for disabled visitors. Mexicoach recently announced the availability of its three new wheelchair accessible buses that travel from the San Ysidro Border Station (just outside of San Diego) to downtown Tijuana. A $3.00 fare provides a round trip ticket, and $8.00 pays for a round trip fare to Rosarita Beach (where parts of ‹TitanicŠ were filmed). To learn more, visit www.mexicoach.com or call (619) 428-9517.
NICE, FRANCE AIRPORT ACCESS
Janice James wrote to share that the International Airport in Nice, France now offers the following accessible features: ramps, lifts, reserved parking, wheelchairs, restrooms, and buses with lifts. For more information, call Tel: 04 93 21 30 30.
EGYPTIAN DIVING TRIP
Gyl Stacey and her husband, Mark, of Scotland, recently returned from a diving trip to Egypt where they stayed at a Red Sea resort. Gyl, an active T3 paraplegic, enjoyed the opportunity to view underwater life up close and experience a newfound sense of physical freedom in the process. Share her adventure at http://www.geocities.com/Paris/1502/egyptdive.htm
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