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Each of the south Florida cruise ports, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and PortMiami, are busy with most of the voyages sailing to the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean.  In addition to the Caribbean, cruises from the two ports are traveling to the Bahamas, Bimini, Dominica, Riviera Maya, Grand Cayman, and Key West.  SNG is pleased to meet the needs of guests requiring rentals of mobility equipment, oxygen, and special needs equipment for their summer cruises out of south Florida.…

Published on the porthole.com website, April 12, 2002, Written By:  Evan Grove, SEO & Content Manager, Porthole Cruise and Magazine Digital Department Special Needs Group Continues Improving Cruise Accessibility Please Click Image Below to Read    

Published on thepointsguy.com website, March 12, 2002, Written By:  Cory Lee 5 Tips for Going on a Cruise as a Wheelchair User Please Click Image Below to Read

Published on the Family Travel Advisor, February 24, 2002, Written By:  Maureen Linehan Special Needs Destinations and Programs for Travelers Please Click Image Below to Read

Springtime in Accessible D.C. – SNG Services the Nation’s Capital Springtime is the perfect time to visit Washington, D.C.  The Nation’s capital is a wonderful vacation destination rich in American history and unique during the Spring season for its renown National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival runs typically between March 15th and April 18th with peak dates being predicted between March 22 through March 25th this year.  The most popular places to view the cherry blossom trees are…

RCCL’s Wonder of the Seas® Arrives in Port Everglades Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines®, Wonder of the Seas®, the world’s largest cruise ship was escorted by fireboats into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on February 20th. The Wonder of the Seas is the fifth in RCCL’s Oasis Class joining the Symphony of the Seas®, Harmony of the Seas®, Allure of the Seas®, and class-named Oasis of the Seas®.  The 236.857-gross-ton vessel is 8,700 gross-tons more than her sister-ship, the Symphony. Wonder…

Anchorage, Alaska – Accessible Activities The first place you might want to visit upon arriving in Anchorage is the Alaska Public Lands Information Center.  Here you will find what you need to know about public parks and other sites worth visiting as well as be able to learn a little about Alaska’s history.  There are events happening throughout the year and ranger services available. If you’ve come at a time that is not the best for seeing the Northern Lights,…

Fairbanks, Alaska – Wheelchair-Friendly Activities Due to its inland location, getting to Fairbanks is part of the fun of visiting.  The Alaska Railroad provides a jaw-dropping tour through the Alaska wilderness of Denali National Park on its way from Anchorage to Fairbanks.  You can also drive along the scenic route if you prefer.  If you are looking to get to Fairbanks as quickly as possible, you can fly into Fairbanks International Airport. Once you arrive, there are many things that…

Ketchikan Accessibility-Friendly Activities and Attractions Ketchikan, Alaska, provides many opportunities for fun – even from the seat of a wheelchair or mobility scooter! One of the most popular activities is the excitement of the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.  Marvel at the various feats of strength and agility such as log rolling, log cutting, climbing and lots more, all while taking in historical data about the lumberjack lifestyle of old.  There is a full concession stand and the venue is completely…

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, Accessible Features With most visitors to Glacier Bay National Park arriving via cruise ship, the most likely the best thing to do is with their shore excursion department to see what they provide in terms of activities while in the park.  However, it bears noting the accessible features of the park for those that might want to explore on their own. The park accommodates not only the mobility challenged, but also other special needs.  There…

Accessible Seattle (for Mobility-Challenged Travelers) For those traveling to Seattle, Washington, while using a wheelchair or scooter there are many things to do and see! Probably the most iconic site to visit in Seattle is the Space Needle.  This tower has appeared in so many TV shows, movies, and other media that it’s almost a must-do while there.  The tower has ramps that provide access to the elevators that will whisk you up to the main observation deck.  There is…