When we travelled to New York as a family we loved using the New York subway system. There are some challenges for wheelchair users. Not all the subway stations are accessible and the wait to use the elevators to get to and from the platforms can be …
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HIGHLIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
Growing up in Australia, with a festive season vastly different from the ones we see in most Christmas movies, always had me dreaming of experiencing that Christmas movie magic in real life one day. Those cozy scenes of families sitting around a …
STEWART HOTEL NEW YORK – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
New York is filled with a dazzling number of hotels, but if you don't know your uptown from downtown, you're probably confused as to where to rest your head in the city that never sleeps. Location is key in New York. While the bus system is fully …
MICKEY: THE TRUE ORIGINAL EXHIBITION – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
I should disclose from the outset I'm a little obsessed with Walt Disney, the man, not the empire (although that's mighty impressive too.). I find his story and vision so interesting and inspiring. I feel sad he didn't see the enormity of the magic …
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
It may seem odd to write about visiting a railway station, after all, most of us only visit one when we’re travelling somewhere. But we think Grand Central Terminal in New York is a destination worth adding to your Big Apple itinerary. The …
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum was a wonderful inclusion in our New York itinerary. Imagine a museum being housed on and in a former aircraft carrier. The USS Intrepid fought in World War ll and survived five kamikaze attacks and one …
Have Wheelchair Will Travel – How we travelled through 2014
We have had a pretty amazing year and like most people we have been reflecting on how we travelled through 2014. We had a relaxing start with a trip to a place we call our second home, Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. We love holidaying …
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING VS THE TOP OF THE ROCK
There are many ways to see New York City but to get a feel for the size of the city you need to head to The Empire State Building or The Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Building). Although we had been told to choose The Top of the Rock by those 'in …
HIGH TEA AT THE PLAZA HOTEL, NEW YORK
Being fans of the children's book and movie series "Eloise" I organised for us to visit The Plaza Hotel while staying in New York. It was what we now refer to as “our Eloise day.” After our ride in Central Park (just like Eloise) we headed to The …
Central Park – Part one – Carriage Ride
Central Park is often referred to as "the lungs of New York City." It's an area of 843 acres (341 ha) of parkland in a bustling city, providing an oasis for its residents and visitors alike. Before we arrived in New York I wondered if it would be …
