Travel

There are only a couple of major U.S. cities still left on Cory Lee‘s list of places he wants to visit and Miami was on that list until very recently. Cory has dreamed of exploring Ocean Drive, enjoying some beach time, and eating delicious Cuban food, but aside from driving through Miami to get on a cruise ship, he has never experienced all that wheelchair-accessible Miami has to offer.

After years of dreaming, Cory finally was able to spend some time in Miami over a recent long weekend. There are a lot of great accessible Florida destinations, but nothing can quite compare to Miami’s energy. Feeling as if the city swept him off his wheels, the trip South is one Cory will be taking again.

If you are looking for wheelchair-accessible Miami attractions, places to eat, or hotels, Cory’s list of recommendations can almost guarantee that you’ll have the best weekend ever in beautiful Miami, Florida. Read more.

New York City is full of accessible attractions ready to welcome visitors of all abilities, from world-class museums to hidden gems you’ve to see to believe they’re in New York. From navigating public transportation to picking an accessible place to eat, let this be your guide to a New York that is welcoming to all. As a wheelchair user and almost life-long New Yorker, Anna Pakman shares some of her favorite things to do plus tips and tricks to navigating the city on wheels. Read it here.

Travel influencers have become a mainstay in the world of social media and a preferred marketing partner within the travel industry. Depending on the travel destinations, the hospitality, tourism boards, and tourism brands have increased working with travel influencers to gain an organic following and create awareness for travel destinations.

Once you’ve gotten a handle on what is an influencer, it’s time to think about how best to leverage their talent for business. If you’re looking to create dynamic marketing campaigns, having an amazing influencer as part of your efforts can help. There are lots of great platforms where you can use influencer talent for your marketing efforts, and Myra Nizami’s list provides some of the top travel influencers you can work with. Read the list.

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It’s been a rough few weeks for air travel, with delayed luggage, missed flights, and staffing issues being just a few of the issues we’ve heard about. Long lines at security and customs, however, have become a frequent source of frustration, and the CEO of Heathrow Airport believes he has identified the cause. One is makeup. Excessive amounts of makeup.

John Holland-Kaye claims these long security lines are the result of a growing number of bags containing liquids (and therefore needing to be checked), which ultimately slows the process. With more people afraid of losing their checked luggage, more women are choosing to carry their makeup in their carry-on bag.

Sadly, the story does not end as a simple makeup issue. A particularly offensive TikTok travel hack has made the rounds, encouraging able-bodied passengers to fake disability in order to fast-track the lines. This increase in demand for mobility assistance at the airport leaves those in genuine need without.

Euro News reported in June that “a man fell to his death at Gatwick after being left waiting for assistance and disembarking a plane alone.” On another occasion at Heathrow, “20 wheelchair passengers were allegedly left waiting in a non-air-conditioned part of the terminal.” Read the TravelNoire article here.