We all need to dream a little and 2020 has certainly been the year to do that more than most. While visiting San Francisco last year I visited the Walt Disney Family Museum which celebrates one of life's ultimate dreamers, Walt Disney. For any adult …
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Walking into the Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco I felt an air of opulence envelope me. I knew immediately I'd feel right at home and was disappointed my stay was only one night. The location near Union Square also provided a great base for …
ORACLE PARK HOME OF SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Even I think it's odd that this non-athletic gal would be the least bit interested in doing a behind-the-scenes tour of a baseball stadium. But when I travel, I believe in immersing myself in the culture and the ways of the country I'm visiting, and …
MUIR WOODS – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
Imagine the delight of wandering around a 1,000 year old redwood forest, just a mere 17 kilometres (11 miles) from the heart of San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument is so close to the city but couldn't be more removed from the hectic pace of …
CREATIVITY EXPLORED – ACCESSIBLE ART SAN FRANCISCO
Most people visiting San Francisco have a list of must-see attractions. And while our family has ticked off driving across the Golden Gate Bridge, wheeling among the towering trees at Muir Woods and many other tourist hot spots, we hadn’t heard of …
VIRGIN HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION SAN FRANCISCO
I have the privilege of inspecting and staying in many hotels each year. Many tick the accessibility and comfort boxes but individuality is sadly lacking. It's rare to feel surprised and wowed by a hotel, which makes it all the more delightful when …
ARGONAUT HOTEL – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
As I walked into the historic Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, I was overwhelmed with wonderful memories. I last stayed at the Argonaut Hotel in 2012 with Hubby and the kids. Located in the historic Haslett Warehouse and built in …
CHRISTMAS AT DISNEYLAND – ACCESSIBILITY & DISNEY MAGIC
Disneyland is magical at any time of year, but the holiday season is an extra special time to visit the park. So much detail can be found in every corner of Disneyland and California Adventure Park, with each ride, statue and café filled with tiny …
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 …