Discover our new Accessible Travel Planners!

Planning a trip can be exciting, but it often comes with challenges—especially when accessibility is a key element to a successful trip.

Finding and organising all the necessary information about accessible accommodations, transportation and activities can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why we created a digital accessible travel planner designed specifically to make accessible trip planning easier and stress free. This new planner helps you log important details, budget your trip, track hotel accessibility features, create detailed itineraries and much more.

Whether you are travelling with mobility aids or other accessibility requirements, this planner puts everything you need in one place. Let’s explore how this tool can transform the way you prepare for your next adventure.

Why Accessibility Matters in Travel Planning

Travel should be enjoyable and inclusive for everyone. Yet, many travellers with disabilities face barriers that make planning difficult:

• Limited information on hotel accessibility features

• Difficulty budgeting for specialised services or equipment

• Challenges coordinating accessible transportation and activities

• Managing medical or support needs while away from home

  
  

Our accessible travel planner addresses these issues by providing a structured way to gather and organise all relevant details. This reduces stress and helps you feel confident that your trip will meet your needs.

Key Features of the Accessible Travel Planner

This digital download offers a comprehensive set of tools tailored to accessible travel:

1. Centralised Information Logging

Keep all your trip details in one place:

• Contact information for hotels, transport providers and tour operators

• Notes on accessibility features such as ramps and elevators

• Emergency contacts and medical information

  
  

2. Budget Planning Made Simple

Track your expenses and plan your budget for items such as:

• Accommodation costs

• Transportation expenses, including accessible taxis or rental vehicles

• Excursion fees and any additional support services

  
  

3. Customisable Itineraries

Create day-by-day plans that consider your pace and accessibility needs:

• Schedule accessible dining options

• Include backup plans in case of unexpected changes

• Map out routes with accessibility in mind

  
  

4. Accessibility Checklists

Use built-in checklists to ensure nothing is overlooked:

• A packing list including mobility aids, medications and more

• Pre-trip tasks such as confirming accessibility with providers

• Accessibility additions which need to be booked in advance

Practical Tips for Using the Planner Effectively

To get the most from your accessible travel planner, consider these strategies:

• Start early: Begin filling out the planner as soon as you decide on your destination. Early planning helps secure accessible accommodations and services.

• Research thoroughly: Use official hotel websites, accessibility review sites and direct calls/emails to verify accessibility features.

• Update regularly: Keep your planner current with any changes or new information you receive.

  
  
  
  

Real-Life Example: Planning a Trip to Barcelona

Imagine you want to visit Barcelona, a city known for its architecture and culture. Using the accessible travel planner, you can:

• Log contact details for hotels with accessible rooms near the city centre.

• Budget for accessible taxi rides and museum entry fees.

• Create an itinerary that includes visits to wheelchair-friendly sites like Park Güell and the Picasso Museum.

• Prepare a checklist for packing your mobility scooter charger and medications.

  
  

This organised approach saves time and reduces uncertainty, making your trip more enjoyable.

Why Choose a Digital Download Planner?

Unlike paper planners, a digital download offers flexibility and convenience:

• View your planner on multiple devices such as tablets, phones or laptops.

• Use interactive features like checkboxes, translators and budget calculators.

• Save paper and reduce clutter.

  
  

Getting Started with Your Accessible Travel Planner

Ready to simplify your travel planning? Here’s how to begin:

1. Purchase the planner from our shop.

2. Download Google Sheets

3. Open the Travel Planner on your laptop using the link in the PDF download.

4. Start by entering your destination and travel dates.

5. Fill in sections step-by-step, focusing on accessibility details first.

6. Use the budget and itinerary tools to complete your plan.

7. Review and adjust as needed before your trip.

Make planning your next trip easier

Travel should feel possible without hours of extra planning, second-guessing or digging through endless tabs just to answer one simple question. Accessibility isn’t a bonus feature, it’s basic information and having it upfront makes a real difference.

This digital accessible travel planner does a good job of putting that information in one place, in a way that’s actually usable. It won’t solve everything, but it cuts down the friction and that alone can change how a trip comes together.

If that sounds like something you’ve been missing, it’s worth a look. And if it fits the way you travel, you can buy it today and start planning with a bit more clarity from the outset!