- Welcome Message and select excerpts of our first year blog
- Our New Blog
- Contact us
- Travel Advice
- Guidelines for travel agents
- Flying-all you need to know before you book your next plane ticket>
- Cruising-planning the perfect cruise>
- Car Travel
- Traveling by bus...in style
- Hotels-Creating the ideal autistic friendly hotel room>
- Packing -101>
- Ask away -Autistic Globetrotting Free advice service>
- Tid bits-travel advice from our readers in 100 words or less
- Autistic Travels' Golden Rules
- Guidelines for travel agents
- Autisticals-a personal view of autistic travel
- US 10 best in
- The 10 best of Boston
- The best 10 of Hilton Head,South Carolina
- The 10 best of New York
- The 10 best of Alaska
- The 10 best of Texas-San Antonio and Galveston
- The 10 best of Santa Fe and the surroundings
- The 10 best of Arizone-Grand Canyon
- The 10 best of Colonial Williamsburg,Jamestown and surroundinds
- The 10 best of Washington D.C.
- The 10 best of Las Vegas
- The 10 best of Boston
- International 10 best
- Mini autisticals- the darnest travel stories you'll hear
- The Sleeps-our biased and un biased hotel reviews
- The Eats-Tasty challenges from around the globe
- The Shops-what you can buy next
- Collector's Corner-How did these travel trinkets become a collection
- Recommended products
- Giveaways
- Monthly news roundup
- Interviews
- Q&A with Jackie Longino founder of Aspietravel
- Q&A with Tal managing director of ALUTEVA-autistic hotel in Israel
- Eva Bronstein-Greenwald-special needs travel agent and founder of We Belong
- Q&A with Trip it's
- Q&A with David Intercontinental Tel Aviv
- Keri Bowers- film producer of 'Normal people scare me'
- Jamie Grover-Autism on the seas
- Peter Shears
- Clive-guide dog extraordinaire
- John Brown of 'Devyn and Dad' -an inspirational adventure across the United States
- Rose Niehaus Olsen Morris inventor of the safety sleeper bed
- Annette White,counselor for Camp Autism
- Colin Brennan-Canada's new singing sensation
- Dennis Debbaudt-autism safety expert
- Gisela Sedlmayer- author of 'Talon'
- Q&A with Jackie Longino founder of Aspietravel
- Inspirational travel stories by our guest writers
- Danette Schott's-Revisiting family vacations
- Brian R. King-Meltdown at the airport
- Joy's visit to the Aquarium
- Denise Klipsic-An incredible encounter with Princess Tiana
- Tanya Savko- Hope on a river
- Tiffany Robison-Great Wolf Lodge
- Fiona Westner Ramsay -Making-room-for-autism-in-your-canoe
- Laura Shumacher-Traveling with autism: a true story
- Phyllis Fanzo Lombardi-s -Vacation Time with Joey
- Kristina Chew-18 Miles On the Bikes At the Beach
- Jeff Katz-Chicago
- Margaret Ann Franklin's visit to the Great Northern Carousel in Helena Montana
- Claire Sarcone-Chessington the aspie way
- Elaine Hall-Tips for summer vacation
- Steve LHeureux -Autism "Outings" need to be planned and appropriate
- Kelly Green-The Gardens of Gilroy
- Wolfie Blue-Tips I learnt by traveling with my family
- Gluten free Disney cruise experience
- Danette Schott's-Revisiting family vacations
- North,Central and South America-pictures,videos and AG's tips
- Arizona,The Grand Canyon
- Alaska Cruise-USA and Canada
- Florida,Orlando-Universal Studios-looking for Harry Potter
- Florida,Orlando-Macy's mini parade in Universal Studios
- Florida-Everglades Park ,Miami,Key West
- Hawaii's big island with a glimpse of Pearl Harbor
- Louisiana,New Orleans-French Quarter,Christmas Parade,Nanchez Steamboat
- Louisiana,New Orleans-in the footsteps of Katrina,Garden district
- Massachussetts-Boston ,New England Coastal towns of NH and Maine
- New York-NYC
- New Mexico-Santa Fe and Bandoliers National Park
- Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
- Texas-San Antonio and Galveston
- Canada-Niagara Falls,Montreal,Quebec,Toronto
- Caribbean-Bahamas- the Atlantis resort
- Caribbean-Castaway Cay-Disney's bahamian paradise
- Caribbean-Roatan,Honduras>
- Caribbean-Grand Caymans-Hell,Turtles,Wild Hens and Stingrays>
- Mexico-Cabo San Lucas(Mex Riviera)
- Mexico-Puerta Vallarta (Mex Riviera)
- Mexico-Acapulco and Manzanillo
- Mexico-Mazatlan(Mex Riviera)
- Mexico-Playa del Carmen's Xcaret eco park>
- Mexico-Tulum and XelHa Eco Park
- Yucatan,Mexico- Chichen Itza,Cozumel's Paradise Beach
- Arizona,The Grand Canyon
- Europe,Asia,Australia and New Zealand,Cruise ships-pictures,videos and AG's tips
- Australia-Sydney and Melbourne
- Austria-Salzburg
- Belgium-Antwerp ,Brussels
- Canary Islands-Lazarote
- Croatia-the walled town of Dubrovnik
- Denmark-Copenhagen
- France-Normandy's D day beaches>
- France- Cannes,Nice,Eze
- France-Paris
- Finland,Helsinki
- Germany-Munich,Dachau
- Germany-Romantic Road
- Ireland-Dublin
- Ireland -Cork,Blarney,Kinsale>
- N. Ireland-Belfast>
- N. Ireland's Giant Causeway
- N.Ireland-Carrick -a -Rede-rope bridge>
- Italy-Venice,Pompeii,Rome
- Italy-Florence,Messina and Taoramina
- Israel-Jerusalem>
- Israel-Masada and the Dead Sea>
- Israel-Tel Aviv>
- Morocco-Casablanca
- New Zealand-Rotarua
- New Zealand-Fjord Park,Dunedin,Christchurch
- New Zealand - Auckland and sheep farm
- The Netherlands-Amsterdam,Delft,The Hague,Rotterdam,Madurodam
- Sweden-Stockholm and the Archipelago
- Russia-St Petersburg's Palaces
- Scotland-Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh
- Scotland-Edinburgh>
- Scotland-Inverness>
- Scotland-Loch Lommond,Luss,Sottish sheep show>
- Spain-Barcelona
- Spain-Cadiz and Seville
- Spain-The Alhambra Palace,view of Malaga
- Tasmania-Hobart
- UK-Liverpool and the Beatles>
- UK-London>
- UK-Stonehenge,Bath,Warwick Castle,Stratford on Avon,Oxford
- UK-Guernsey>
- Carnival -Legend
- Aboard the Carnival Legend
- Carnival -Ecstasy
- Carnival- Fascination
- Carnival Spirit
- Celebrity-Century
- Crown Princess>
- Sapphire Princess
- Royal Caribbean-Brilliance of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean-Mariner of the Seas (parades)
- Royal Caribbean- Mariner of the Seas
- Australia-Sydney and Melbourne
- Monthly guest's -Travel videos and pictures
- Web sites and blogs we follow
- Face Book discussions
- Guest Book
Traveling by bus ......in style
Bus travel is finally on the rise in the last few years after many years of dwindling reservations,and for a good reason.The new buses are not the old stuffy uncomfortable vehicles that dominated the seventies and eighties,but new luxurious ones with extra leg space,assigned seating and free Wi Fi.So assuming your autistic globetrotter does not get car sick,you should definitely add bus travel to your list of experiences.
Here are some pointers to help make the trip more memorable.
Check multiple web sites for the best prices before booking,and always inquire about additional discounts available to students,military ,retirees and some credit union members. Take advantage of two for one promotions as well as kids travel free offers if valid. For multiple trips consider buying a pass. Do consider booking a short trip under three hours for your first adventure to make sure bus travel is for you and your globetrotter. .http://gotobus.com/bus/
http://busjunction.com/
http://www.johnnyjet.com/Bus-Travel.html
http://www.greyhound.com/home/
http://www.chinatown-bus.com/
Seating- Book a window seat that is next to an outlet in the front of the bus since some people feel more claustrophobic in the back. Stay away from back seats that do not recline and what might become smelly lavatories . .
Know your luggage limitations in advance,thus eliminating extra stress and additional fees on your actual travel day.
Pack -additional carry on bags for each member of your travel party and label the bags accordingly An extra set of clean clothes in case an unexpected food spill happens and a couple of extra pairs of underwear if sudden diarrhea strikes Adult diapers/good nights on longer trips if potty training is an issue. .Food snacks that do not require refrigeration as well as , bottled drinks ,especially water are important. Wipes to clean hands,seats,toys,electronics and even spills off clothing in need be. Entertainment -electronics are by far the 'it' choice-laptops /net books since there is free Wi Fi,DVD players,music players,mini video games,e -readers,and all the assorted pods.
Engrave your belongings to ensure other people do not mistake them for theirs and do.remember a small light for the e readers.
For younger kids a bag of goodies from the local dollar store or http://www.orientaltrading.com/ that are given out at regular intervals might prevent meltdowns and encourage better behavior. Older globetrotters might enjoy a digital camera so he or she can take 'window shots' of what is interesting to them during the bus ride.Later laminating or printing the pictures and binding them with a ring can make a nice souvenir book. Do avoid toy sets like puzzles and Legos that will have you on your hands and knees looking for pieces and items that make noises and will disturb fellow passengers.
Never forget I.D. tag or bracelet , especially if your globetrotter is non verbal.Medicines and medical information that pertain to your globetrotter!
. Labels: autism, bus travel, travel
Here are some pointers to help make the trip more memorable.
Check multiple web sites for the best prices before booking,and always inquire about additional discounts available to students,military ,retirees and some credit union members. Take advantage of two for one promotions as well as kids travel free offers if valid. For multiple trips consider buying a pass. Do consider booking a short trip under three hours for your first adventure to make sure bus travel is for you and your globetrotter. .http://gotobus.com/bus/
http://busjunction.com/
http://www.johnnyjet.com/Bus-Travel.html
http://www.greyhound.com/home/
http://www.chinatown-bus.com/
Seating- Book a window seat that is next to an outlet in the front of the bus since some people feel more claustrophobic in the back. Stay away from back seats that do not recline and what might become smelly lavatories . .
Know your luggage limitations in advance,thus eliminating extra stress and additional fees on your actual travel day.
Pack -additional carry on bags for each member of your travel party and label the bags accordingly An extra set of clean clothes in case an unexpected food spill happens and a couple of extra pairs of underwear if sudden diarrhea strikes Adult diapers/good nights on longer trips if potty training is an issue. .Food snacks that do not require refrigeration as well as , bottled drinks ,especially water are important. Wipes to clean hands,seats,toys,electronics and even spills off clothing in need be. Entertainment -electronics are by far the 'it' choice-laptops /net books since there is free Wi Fi,DVD players,music players,mini video games,e -readers,and all the assorted pods.
Engrave your belongings to ensure other people do not mistake them for theirs and do.remember a small light for the e readers.
For younger kids a bag of goodies from the local dollar store or http://www.orientaltrading.com/ that are given out at regular intervals might prevent meltdowns and encourage better behavior. Older globetrotters might enjoy a digital camera so he or she can take 'window shots' of what is interesting to them during the bus ride.Later laminating or printing the pictures and binding them with a ring can make a nice souvenir book. Do avoid toy sets like puzzles and Legos that will have you on your hands and knees looking for pieces and items that make noises and will disturb fellow passengers.
Never forget I.D. tag or bracelet , especially if your globetrotter is non verbal.Medicines and medical information that pertain to your globetrotter!
. Labels: autism, bus travel, travel