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GLOBAL ACCESS NEWS TRAVEL E-ZINE
VOLUME III, NUMBER 12, December 2002
Copyright © 2002, Global Access News
http://www.globalaccessnews.com/

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Welcome to the December 2002 issue of the Global Access News Travel E-Zine. Thanks for taking the time to write us and share your travel experiences. Happy holidays, everyone!

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CONTENTS

1. CELEBRITY SUMMIT CRUISE
2. CEBU ON WHEELS
3. GULF SHORES RENTAL
4. CAMPING UNLIMITED
5. CAN I GET IN
6. CAPE TOWN ACCESSIBLE BUSES

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1. CELEBRITY SUMMIT CRUISE

Join the cruise-loving pair Vladimir and Elfrieda Drobashevsky as they visit such top destinations as Key West, FL, Cozumel, Mexico, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Colon, Panama, Oranjestad, Aruba and Georgetown, Grand Cayman to discover what accessible venues await disabled travelers. http://www.globalaccessnews.com/celebritysummit02.htm

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2. CEBU ON WHEELS

Michael von Ruecker, webmaster of Cebu on Wheels, created this site to assist disabled people traveling to Cebu, Philippines. From plane tickets, hotel, transportation, to things to do, his site is packed with information designed to provide wheelchair users the information and guidance necessary to travel to and enjoy a visit in the “Queen City of the South.”

From your hometown airport, to halfway around the world, Mike can help. If he does not know the answer, he will help you look for someone who does. http://cebuonwheels.tripod.com/

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3. CAMPING UNLIMITED

Camping Unlimited sponsors six unique travel camp sessions for teens and adults with Developmental Disabilities. These camping trips are based out of Santa Cruz County area and tour different California state parks and other interesting places in California and Nevada. Trips are 8 to 12 days each, and participants must be able to hike at least 4-5 miles per day and have good self skills and good social skills. These trips are popular, so participants need to arrange for these trips at least 3-6 months in advance. Experienced guides and trained counselors (3:1 ratio) lead the trips. At this time, the trip fee is $97.50 per day. A residential summer camp in Santa Cruz County is also available. To learn more, visit www.campingunlimited.com

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4. GULF SHORES RENTAL

Derrik Moore wrote to tell us of the availability of his newly built, fully furnished wheelchair accessible beach rental home, the "Flamingo.” The home, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama on the Gulf of Mexico, has three bedrooms and two baths, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible. Derrik’s family rents out the home and rates are low. The "Flamingo” may be viewed at http://www.4mproperties.com or contact Derrik at 2204 Old Cahaba Place, Helena, AL 35080.

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5. CAN I GET IN

Sue Venables, a power chair user residing in a small village near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK, had a great idea. Frustrated with the lack of access knowledge for her area, she decided to do her own access survey of the towns of Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield and Rotherham. Her new website Can I Get In is the result of her visiting a variety of pubs, restaurants, restaurants and shops and listing the access features. Sue is just starting out with her project, so this will be an expanding resource. Visit Can I Get In at http://www.canigetin.co.uk/index.html

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6. CAPE TOWN ACCESSIBLE BUSES

Cape Town, South Africa recently launched its first accessible bus service at the Sea Point Civic Center. The new service consists of 17 customized, wheelchair-friendly minibuses that will transport users throughout Cape Town from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on week days. Disabled people need to register beforehand for this Dial-a-ride service. Call 0800600895 to register.

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Thanks for sharing!

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