From recent conversations I’ve had with parents to kids with autism, it seems that most focus too much on travel logistics and forget the actual benefits it might bring to their family as a whole and their child as an individual. Having traveled with my son with special- needs for almost a decade, I… Read More
Preventing Incidental Charges During Travel
October 21, 2013 - By Leave a Comment
Though times are changing and there is more awareness about autism worldwide, many hotels and cruise cabins are not necessarily setting up autistic travelers (and their families) for success. The good news is, with a little planning, you can still minimize your liability and avoid paying for expensive incidental charges before they occur. Here are… Read More
Debunking Autism Travel Myths
April 7, 2013 - By Leave a Comment
I regularly meet parents with kids on the autism spectrum who have serious misconceptions about traveling with traveling with autism. I can relate to those who have tried to travel with their child and encountered mishaps, but what I find most alarming is the high percentage of parents that base their decisions on other people’s… Read More
Tips to Booking a Cruise Vacation for Families with Autism
September 6, 2011 - By 2 Comments
Many readers have asked me to write about the logistics of cruising for families with autism, so here is the compiled list of tips to help book your next cruise vacation. Feel free to print it and pass it on to your friends. Questions to consider before booking Q1 Do crowds… Read More
Visiting Cabo San Lucas’ El Arco With Autistic Kids
September 6, 2011 - By Leave a Comment
Cabo San Lucas is one of the best destinations when cruising the Mexican Rivera., made famous back in the 1980’s by the popular Love Boat TV series. For first time families traveling with kids that aren’t strong swimmers and can’t snorkel, a glass bottom boat tour to the iconic El Arco’s (Land’s End ) where the Sea of… Read More
First Five Things To Do After You Enter Your Cruise Cabin
September 6, 2011 - By 5 Comments
After you board the cruise ship, your first instinct is to walk around and explore the different activities and ‘welcome aboard ‘giveaways. Not so fast! Before you relax and start having fun, you really should go to your assigned cabin and check five essential things that may help you enjoy your vacation better. The Five things… Read More
Four Fun concepts on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas
June 18, 2011 - By 2 Comments
In an effort to retain a loyal fan base and gain some new followers, cruise lines often try to innovate and renovate continuously. During our cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas two months ago, we noticed four notable changes that grabbed our attention. Interactive Artwork While every ship boasts millions of dollars of artwork,… Read More
Which Cruise to Book when Traveling with Autism
January 2, 2011 - By 4 Comments
The New Year has finally arrived, and it is time to start planning your family’s travel for the coming spring and summer. You’ve heard all about them and have finally decided to take the proverbial plunge and go on that first family cruise.With so many choices out there: how do you choose a cruise that… Read More
The Autistic Friendly Carnival Legend
July 5, 2010 - By Leave a Comment
We arrived at Tampa pier at two o’clock, after finding out they started boarding by one.After notifying one of the porters that we are traveling with special needs persons, they called their supervisor immediately, and we received VIP treatment. Aldona, a Carnival superior took us to an air conditioned lounge and took care of… Read More
Cabin Accommodations for Travelers with Autism
June 14, 2010 - By Leave a Comment
For parents of kids with autism, one of the best tips I can give when taking a cruise is to get the kids acclimated to their cabin as fast as possible.The key to doing that is communicating with the cabin steward efficiently and relaying the necessary accommodations to him or her as soon as possible. For… Read More
