# Handicap Travel Tips **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [January 31, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/handicap-travel-tips/2890 "2013-01-31T03:12:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![7thhousedoula](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/7thhousedoula/32/1042_2.png) [@7thhousedoula](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/7thhousedoula)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/handicap-travel-tips/2890/1 "2013-01-31T03:12:19Z")
Hey everyone, I am planning my first solo getaway since I've gotten sick. I booked through a travel agent who is well aware of my limitations. She's notified the airlines I'll need assistance, the hotel that I'll need a handicap accessible room. Any tips or suggestions about how to make it a smooth journey? Even though the travel agent has noted the airline, should I call the airport in advance to let them know I'll be bringing my meds, CPAP, and wheelchair? Once I get to the resort, I don't plan on leaving until I go back to the airport. They are steps from the beach, have restaurants on site not to mention room service. I can't wait to go and I want to make it as smooth and relaxing as possible! Thanks everyone! Katrina W. ---
**Author:** ![Brandi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/brandi/32/1489_2.png) [@Brandi](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Brandi)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/handicap-travel-tips/2890/2 "2013-01-31T14:59:33Z")
Girl where you goin??? I could use some jimmy buffet… Waves crashing… Piña coladas… Ahhhhh you’re going to have the BEST time!!! ---
**Author:** ![7thhousedoula](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/7thhousedoula/32/1042_2.png) [@7thhousedoula](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/7thhousedoula)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/handicap-travel-tips/2890/3 "2013-01-31T22:22:27Z")
Haha, nope, wasn't kidding. I told my husband I need to get out of here and he saw the panic in my eyes and we booked the trip. March 4th I will be on the beach on Kauai. I told the travel agent, "Get me somewhere warm, quiet, on the beach and in my budget." That's just what she did! Luckily we had a little left over from when I finally got approved for my work's long-term disability plan. Keeping myself busy checking travel tip websites, going over my packing list over and over and OVER lol I checked out the resort, the ratings, the restaurants... I just want to get there and immediately plop down on the lanai with a book. :D ---
**Author:** ![Brandi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/brandi/32/1489_2.png) [@Brandi](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Brandi)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/handicap-travel-tips/2890/4 "2013-02-01T01:32:23Z")
I am so super excited for you!!!