Category Archives: Holidays

Best accessible UK bookshops

If you’re a keen reader, then seeking out new bookshops is surely one of the great pleasures in your life. For many of us, discovering a hidden gem in a new town or city can be a getaway highlight.

But away from the big chains like Waterstones (which are generally modern and accessible, with lifts and wider entrances), what are the options? How accessible are many of the smaller, independent stores?

Well, to help you out, here is Quingo Scooters’ guide to the five best accessible UK bookshops.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Boston, USA

If you’re going to explore New England, then Boston will be one of the highlights of your trip. There are few more historic cities in the US, and it is a fascinating place to explore for a few days. There are plenty of great galleries and museums, historic sites to visit, and also some delicious New England seafood to sample.

Wherever you are traveling in the USA, public buildings are now required by law to be fully accessible to those of us with different mobility needs.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible San Francisco, USA

San Francisco is one of the most famous cities on the planet and an incredibly popular destination for travellers. It is also one of our favourite cities – the perfect blend of American, European and Asian cultures. Great shopping and plenty of cultural highlights makes this a must-visit for any trip to the USA.


Of course, San Francisco is also famous for its hills, which can present a challenge for those of us with different mobility needs. But there are a huge amount of accessible activities you can enjoy on your next visit.

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The best accessible Los Angeles restaurants

Los Angeles can feel like a city of endless opportunity. But that incredible scale can sometimes mean that it’s not always easy to find what you’re looking for. Just ask any aspiring Hollywood star.

But whatever brings you to L.A., the one thing that you will want to seek out is some of the great food on offer. The city’s restaurants reflect the remarkable mix of cultures that you find here. And the sheer size of the place means that the choice of places to eat out is vast.

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The best accessible US National Park trails

Spreading over a remarkable 84 million acres, the USA’s National Park network has grown since Yellowstone was declared the first park in 1872. Today, these areas of vast wilderness, spectacular deserts and endless forests are one of the country’s biggest draws.

The National Park Service has done an excellent job of making them as open and accessible as possible. So with that in mind, here is Quingo Scooters’ pick of the very best accessible trails across US National Parks.

The General Sherman Tree Trail, Sequoia National Park

In the USA everything is bigger: and its trees are no different.

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