A wheelie-friendly weekend in Hull
By Erica Crompton The working class city of Hull has been quietly redefining itself since winning the City of Culture in 2017, and for wheelchair users, the city offers a warm and reasonably accessible welcome. From cultural landmarks to thoughtful accommodation, Hull’s approach to inclusivity is a pleasant surprise. The Truck Theatre is a gem for theatre-lovers […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Quinta Do Lago, Portugal
By Paul Nicholls Erica and I returned from a wheelchair accessible winter sun break in the Algarve late last Thursday, booking the cheapest Ryanair flights we could afford to head to Faro (£70 return trip each). We stayed in Quinta Do Lago which we liked as it’s only a 50-years old resort, so all newly […]
Positively Peebles
The Cringletie is the Scottish hotel that wins on accessibility, says Hopezine Editor Erica Crompton As a white snow blankets the rolling hills that frame the River Tweed, we take a left from the scenic Edinburgh Road and over a private bridge to discover the Cringletie, a secluded baronial mansion. Snowflakes blanket the driveway as […]