Billed as the world’s first inclusive road trip book, this detailed resource features 22 driving routes across the United States, with information about wheelchair-accessible sites, lodging options, trails, attractions and restaurants along the way. A great read for anyone who wants to hit the road — disabled or able-bodied — 22 Accessible Road Trips captures the diversity of America, with off-the-beaten-path finds and unique roadside attractions, as well as must-see metropolitan sights in the gateway cities.
Book Details
Title – 22 Accessible Road Trips: Driving Vacations for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Author – Candy B. Harrington
Price and Format – $21.95, print
Publication Date – June 4, 2012
ISBN – 978-1-9363-0326-7
Publisher – Demos Medical Publishing, LLC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Candy Harrington, candy@EmergingHorizons.com
New Accessible Road Trip Book Opens up America to Everyone
RIPON, CA – June 4, 2012 — If you’re tired of long airport lines, excessive baggage charges and ever-changing TSA regulations, then pick up a copy of 22 Accessible Road Trips; Driving Vacations for Wheelers and Slow Walkers and prepare to hit the road. Penned by accessible travel expert Candy Harrington, this new travel guide highlights driving routes throughout the Continental US, and includes detailed access information for wheelchair-users and slow walkers.
Each chapter features a themed driving route that can be completed in 2-3 weeks. Unlike other road trip books, 22 Accessible Road Trips also includes information about accessible lodging, sights, trails, and attractions. From a towing service that can transport wheelchair-users, to a wheelchair-accessible cabin in the Smokies, and even a historic canal boat that features roll-on access, there’s no shortage of helpful resources in this guide .
Filled with off-the-beaten path finds, unique roadside attractions and rural driving routes, each chapter also includes:
- A map illustrating the route.
- Unique restaurants along the way — not necessarily fine dining, but definitely memorable.
- Information about airports and accessible van rentals in gateway cities, for folks who want to do a fly-drive trip.
- Ideas to customize the route — to make it longer, combine two routes together or even do day trips from gateway cities.
The book also includes information on seasonal road closures, the optimal time to drive each route and special events and festivals along the way. “Timing is essential in many cases,” emphasizes Harrington. “For example there are only two times a year you can swim in FDR’s healing Warm Springs pools; so if that’s your desire, plan accordingly.”
This inclusive travel guide differs from Harrington’s previous titles, in that it’s not exclusively for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Says Harrington, “This book is for everybody – able-bodied travelers, stroller-pushing parents, and people who just love road trips, as well as folks with mobility issues.”
Known as the guru of accessible travel, Candy Harrington has covered this niche topic exclusively since 1996. She’s the founding editor of Emerging Horizons and the author of several accessible travel titles, including the classic, Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers.
22 Accessible Road Trips; Driving Vacations for Wheelers and Slow Walkers ($21.95, 318 pages, paperback, ISBN: 978-1-9363-0326-7) is available at your favorite bookstore.
In The Book
Penned by accessible travel expert Candy B. Harrington, this guidebook is filled with off-the-beaten path finds, unique roadside attractions and rural driving routes for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. Each chapter also includes:
- A map illustrating the route.
- Unique restaurants along the way — not necessarily fine dining, but definitely memorable.
- Information about airports and accessible van rentals in gateway cities, for folks who want to do a fly-drive trip.
- Ideas to customize the route — to make it longer, combine two routes together or even do day trips from gateway cities.
- Seasonal Road Closures and optimal times to drive each route
- Things to do in the gateway cities
- Don’t miss attractions, festivals and events
Audience
A must read if you’ve ever dreamed of taking a road trip across America, 22 Access Road Trips: Driving Vacations for Wheelers and Slow Walkers is an excellent resource for seniors, parents with stroller-aged children, Baby Boomers, folks who need to take things a little slower, and anybody who uses a cane, walker, wheelchair or scooter.
About the Author
A a travel writer since 1978, Candy Harrington has been writing about accessible travel exclusively since 1996. She’s the founding editor of Emerging Horizons, and the author of the popular Barrier-Free Travel national park series. With thousands of bylines to her credit, Candy hits the road often, in search of new accessible travel finds. A lifelong California Sierra resident, Candy and her travel photographer husband recently relocated to Eastern Washington, after their mountain home was destroyed in the Creek Fire. They look forward to exploring new accessible travel opportunities nearby.
