[Travelandtourism] Travel Books on Bookshare.org

Sun Jul 30 18:41:32 UTC 2017

Hello Cheryl and everyone,

	Just so people know there are lots of books about many travel
destinations such as the Moon Handbooks and books by Fodor's on
Bookshare.org. We've read some of them and really like the Moon Format. We
have yet to check out Fodor's. I'm currently reading Moon Texas. When you
dive into one of those books you'll be surprised at the things you'll find
out about your home state not just about possible travel destinations. We've
lived in Texas for over 30 years and were unaware of the many things one can
say and do in the Lone Star State. Reading these books has been quite an
awakening for us.

	Bookshare.org also has a number of books related to the travel and
hospitality industry. If you're a Bookshare.org member check them out. I'm
not sure how extensive BARD, and Learning Ally's library of travel and
leisure books is but it probably dwarfs compared to that of Bookshare.org.
Learning Ally is probably a close second to Bookshare.org. Hope this helps.

Peter Donahue

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Subject: [Travelandtourism] Recommendations for traveling anywhere blind or
not

Hello everyone!

Prior to becoming a travel professional and prior to becoming legally blind,
I used to plan not only my own travels but for my sales team and their
families when they wanted to travel anywhere.

I will give you some pointers, blind or not when planning for travel and
this is for anyone traveling anywhere.

I even tell my clients, before booking anything do your homework. In a few
instances recently, many of you have been asking after you have booked, what
should I do once I get there.

Not sure who booked your trips, whether on your own or with a travel
professional.  

1. Start planning months in advance, especially if you haven't been to a
place before or you haven't been there in a while. Things change!
Businesses come and go all the time, or they change.  I am currently writing
an article on all the updates coming to the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts
and their cruise lines.

I also read all the time on the tourism boards, etc what is new to that
destination. Some things aren't offered anymore, for whatever reason.

2. If you go back to the person who booked your travel for you. Do they know
you are totally blind, if not, then I would go on the Scotland Tourism Board
website and read up on everything. www.visitscotland.com

When traveling try new things from the food, entertainment, meet the people,
do not let your blindness and other issues get in your way. You are
traveling independently. You might have to hire people out to escort you
places. Many people think, and I know I book many types of people and not
just the blind, that when they get to a place. You can just snap your
fingers and someone will be there to escort you or help you. You need to
arrange these things before you get there. Or you can spend the whole time
looking for someone to help you.

Again, it is nice to book on your own. Guess what though more and more
people are coming back to us travel professionals (whether you call us
agents or travel planners) the online booking engines are not going to help
you if you get stuck. Read the fine print on things. 

It is nice to give advice on where to go from others but unless you are
talking to the right people.

If you need help again reach out to the person that booked you in the first
place, they will help you find the best places. If they don't have a clue, I
can help you, but you need to make an appointment and not just call. You can
email me off list at reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Good luck

Cheryl and Nelson Echevarria
cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
407-910-6469 home number

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From: TravelAndTourism [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:39 AM
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Cc: Tom Evans <tevans2003 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] traveling to Ireland

This info is years old, yet bet something similar exists.  Years ago in
Scotland I rode the Blue Banana, yes that was the name.  it was a van, that
went around the country and dropped you off at Hostels that were great for
the price and their tourist attractions.  You bought 1 week to one month
pass and the only rule, you had to be back at the starting point one month
later if you bought the one month pass.  Maybe they came every 2 days and
dropped people off and put more on.  Never a problem but if there was no
seat space, then I guess you wait another 2 days.  It was discount for a
college budget and great. Maybe something like that still exists

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Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 7:50 AM
To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jason Fayre
Subject: [Travelandtourism] traveling to Ireland

Hello,

My girlfriend and I are traveling to Ireland in September. We are planning
to spend most of our time in Galway, since we love traditional Irish music.

We are traveling on our own, and we are both totally blind.

I am wondering if anyone has been to Galway and can give us any advice on
getting around the city and possibly good places to stay?

Thanks!

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