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APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS.....

Nothing makes me feel as good as seeing beautiful flowers in bloom. I especially enjoy colorful pansies, tulips and daffodils. That's why visiting gardens around the world is one of my favorite things!

The past month has been very busy finalizing a large group to Alaska in August and our Accessible South Africa Safari that is less than a month away. I can't wait to share photos and stories from both of these trips with you. I'm getting ready to put together another group trip to Hawaii in Fall, 2019 so stay tuned for details.

It's not too late to plan your summer vacation...call us now to get started.
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NY Metro Abilities Expo, Edison, NJ, May 4,5,6
Come visit us in Booth 438. Admission & Parking is FREE!
Trip Updates for 2018 & 2019....visit our website for complete details including pricing.

For those of you who missed out on our Alaska cruise coming up in August, we do have room on our three night land package in Seattle, August 1 -4.

Very limited space available for our New England Cruise (Oct. 7 - 14). We also have space available for the New York City land package Oct. 4 - 7).

We do have good availability for our New Year's Eve Cruise on RCCL's Liberty of The Seas, round-trip Galveston, Dec. 30, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019. I can't wait to celebrate New Year's Eve with YOU!

Accessible Seas 2019 is a Western Caribbean Cruise on RCCL's Harmony of The Seas, January 27 - February 2, 2019. We will visit Labadee, Cozumel and Falmouth (Jamaica). If you love the mega ships, this one's for you! We have an excellent selection of accessible staterooms including doubles, triples and quads. Full Boadway Production of GREASE! Our cruises sell out quickly so don't be left sitting on the dock!

Our 2019 European Adventure, June 14 - 26, on Celebrity Reflection from Dublin to Amsterdam is almost sold out. I have one Aqua Suite and one inside available. Call to be placed on the waiting list in case of cancellations. We will offer accessible shore excursions as well as a pre-cruise stay in Dublin and post-cruise stay in Amsterdam.

Our friends in Western Washington state are doing an Alaska Cruise on RCCL's Ovation of The Seas August 23, 2019. This is for their Ataxia Support Group and is currently open to those with Ataxia. Please call if interested in getting more information.

We are also taking reservations for our amazing New Zealand land trip, March 28 - April 16, 2019. See both North and South Islands and be charmed by the nicest people you will ever meet. ONLY 4 SPACES REMAIN!!!

Due to popular demand, we are doing Hawaii again in Fall, 2019. As soon as date and pricing is available, we will send out an email to all.

Details for all trips are on the website under Group Trips. Don't be disappointed. Sign Up NOW!!!
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Traveling in the U.S.
The U.S. has endless possibilities for accessible travel opportunities. We send clients on river cruises on both the American Queen Steamboat Company and American Cruise Lines.

These companies welcome people with wheelchairs and scooters and can accommodate them on their daily motor coach tours. The buses do have lifts. We also work with a fabulous tour operator who can plan private city stays with wheelchair accessible tours and accessible accommodations. Collette Tours will provide a lift equipped motor coach on their U.S. tours which include the National Parks and many other destinations. We are not able to do groups but can easily plan independent travel for you and your travel companion.
Need a Scooter?
We can help!
Do you need to rent a scooter or other mobility equipment for your next cruise or land trip?

Be sure and let us know and we can make arrangements for you through Special Needs Group.

Standard and heavy duty scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, hoyer lifts, lift chairs, oxygen and more are all possibilities for you when you travel.
Book Review
Baby African elephant chasing a bird with it s mother nearby
I just finished reading Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony as recommended by our Tour Operator that we are using in South Africa next month. Reading this book was totally out of the box for me and completely outside my comfort zone. However, as I had suggested it to our group members, I felt obligated to stick with it and continue reading even through some difficult passages. First of all, it was totally amazing and extremely enjoyable.

Secondly, I learned so much about Africa and the Zulu culture. Most importantly, I now have a new and incredible respect for animals and their natural instincts and ability to communicate. The book was very well written and the author was a very special and talented person. He has since passed away. Our tour leader's mother was a good friend of his so I'm hoping to learn more about him. I look forward to some good discussions with the others in the group who have read this book.

So, reading this book was similar to travel....sometimes we need to step outside our comfort zone and take on a new adventure. Most likely it will end up being a positive and enjoyable experience!
Do you have a travel tip you'd like to share? Send it to us debra@easyaccesstravel.com and it may be in the next newsletter.

Sincerely,

Debra Kerper 
(951) 202 2208 
Cruise Planners
1716 Morning Glory
Carrolton, Texas 75007
1-800-920-8989