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Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Holidays: Flora Apartments, Majorca

At this time of year everyone’s off on their holidays, whether it’s at home or abroad! Quingo Scooters are always browsing for new places to visit, and we understand just how important is to find somewhere fully accessible where you can be completely comfortable.

We’ve been sharing some accessible holidays with you over the last couple of months, helping you find the perfect location for your summer getaway. Today we’re heading to the Mediterranean to the beautiful Balearic island of Majora, Puerto Pollensa to be exact.

Puerto Pollensa

Located in northern Majorca, Spain, Puerto Pollensa is situated about 6km east of the town of Pollenca and two kilometres southeast of Cala Sant Vicenç. The most northerly town in Majorca, Pollença is split into several main areas: Pine walk, Boquer, Central, Siller, Pinaret, Llenaire and Gotmar.

The town has also historically been a place of interest for the famous. In the early 20th century, Agatha Christie visited Pollensa and stayed at a hotel in the Pine Walk area. She then went on to describe the town in her book, ‘Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories’.

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Flora Apartments

The 4 star Aparthotel Flora is a great destination for all groups of holidaymakers – families, couples or singles.  The apartments offer fully equipped and newly renovated apartments and a very big pool area.

Located directly in Puerto Pollensa, you are only 200 metres away from the sandy golden beach. You have everything on your doorstep with Flora Apartments, whether you want to visit local attractions or simply have a relaxing day on the beach – there’s definitely something for everyone.

If you don’t fancy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen of your apartment, you can treat yourself to a meal out in the spacious restaurant located in the complex.

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Accessibility

Flora Apartments have 3 specially adapted, fully accessible rooms. All of these come complete with an accessible terrace too, so you won’t miss out on any of the views! All 3 of the accessible rooms also have walk in showers, grab rails and commode shower chairs. Hoists are also available to guests, just let a member of staff know on arrival and they will be more than happy to make sure you’ve got everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Access to these rooms is at the back of reception, and has an accessible ramp. If you fancy heading down to the pool for a cooling dip, there is a pool hoist available should you require it. All rooms also have air conditioning and Wi-Fi – a few added luxuries to make your stay super relaxing!

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible holiday, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Attractions, Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Holidays: Hoe Grange Holidays, Matlock

Here at Quingo Scooters we love browsing for holidays and getaways, and then having something to look forward to when you eventually book!

In our accessible holidays series we’ve been discovering some of the best accessible holidays around, at home and abroad. This week we’re back in the UK with some idyllic little log cabins where you can truly enjoy the British summertime!

Hidden away in the breath-taking Peak District between Ashbourne and Bakewell, you’ll find Hoe Grange Holiday log cabins, offering stylish and spacious self-catering accommodation.

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The Log Cabins

The cabins are open all year round, so if you fancy a trip during the winter months to get cosy by the fire, that’s an option too! They are rated 4 star gold, and are fully equipped with everything you need for a memorable and relaxing holiday.

You can tailor your holiday length to what suits you most – a few days away, a week, or an extended holiday – the choice is yours. Winning the Gold award for ‘access for all’ from Visit England Award for Excellence, this is sure to be one of the most accessible and easy breaks you’ve ever had.

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Accessibility

All four of the log cabins at Hoe Grange have level thresholds throughout, and are rated under the National Accessible Scheme, giving you the confidence you need for a fully accessible holiday.

Hipley, Rainster and Daisybank cabins all have two bedrooms that can sleep up to 4 guests. They are mobility scooter accessible throughout with a spacious layout. They have walk in wet room showers with grab rails, plenty of transfer space, an adjustable shower head and level operated taps. There are also a choice of mobile shower chairs should you require one, and there are drop down support bars on both sides of the toilet.

The larger cabin, Pinder, has three bedrooms. It has a standard family bathroom, and is ideal for larger groups or guests that are a little more mobile.

The log cabins also have a range of extra equipment should you require it, to make your stay as hassle-free as possible. The Hoe Grange Holidays website accessible holidays page is incredibly helpful, and you can find all the details you may require for your specific needs on there before you book.

Peak District

This is definitely a holiday for the outdoorsy types, who love nothing more than to eat their breakfast whilst taking in some outstanding scenery. The Peak District offers just that, with spectacular panoramic views.

Hoe Grange Holidays is ideally located to the attractions of the Peak District, to name just a few:

There’s definitely loads to do and see in the Peak District, you may even need to come back again in the year to enjoy the rest!

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Accessible Holidays: Rings Farm, Fife

At this time of year we’re often eager to book a getaway and have something to look forward to. Quingo Scooters understand that finding somewhere that’s perfect is extremely important, especially when it comes to accessibility. We’re constantly looking around for ideas and inspiration on new places to visit!

In our series of blog posts on accessible holidays, we’ve been looking at the best spots for your ideal summer getaway. Today we’re staying a little closer to home as we explore the town of Cupar, in the Scottish county of Fife. Famous for its colourful fishing villages, glorious beaches and coastline, Fife is also the home of Golf. Situated between Dundee and Glenrothes on the east coast of Scotland, Cupar is a great relaxation spot with lots of countryside and picturesque views.

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Rings Farm

Rings Farm is a small and friendly working farm, complete with crops and a flock of sheep. If you visit in spring, you may even be lucky enough to feed the pet lambs! There’s loads to do in this relaxing part of the countryside, for smaller members of the group and adults. Here you’ll be able to have a completely relaxing holiday, or use Rings Farm as a base for exploring other areas. Make sure you meet all the members of the farm too, including Collie Misty and Spaniel Rose.

The Rings

The Rings are fully accessible holiday accommodation, designed with flexibility and the needs of mobility impaired guests at its heart. A new and innovative development, The Rings only opened in spring this year, so you can be one of the first to try out the brand new apartments!

It is one complex offering self-catering, en-suite bedrooms – eight in total – and three of those have ceiling tracking hoists. If you have a larger group, The Rings can also be taken as one large property that sleeps up to 16. If not, and you have a smaller group, there are two main lounge kitchen dining areas which are divided by a moveable and soundproofed wall.

There are also two additional studio apartments to give great flexibility and different group booking options – so if you’re a party of 2 or 16, this will be perfect whatever the size of your group!

As well as the apartments, there are also two residential holiday caravans which are also fully accessible. More information on the caravans, and also the newly introduced camping, can be found on The Rings website.

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Facilities

Being purpose built accommodation, The Rings are fully accessible. Each living room has its own French Windows to a ground level deck that runs around the entire property, giving you the chance to enjoy your breakfast in a morning with some unforgettable countryside views.

The moveable walls mean that you can create the perfect space that’s just right for you, and some of the studio apartments have connecting doors for carers if required. The kitchen is also fully equipped should you wish to cook yourself a nice meal.

A car is recommended when you stay at Ring Farm. Cupar is 20 minutes’ drive away, giving you the luxury of peace and quiet but also local amenities when you need them. The price of your stay varies depending on what kind of accommodation you are wanting and the length of your stay. Ring Farm can be reached on 0133 4828243 if you want to talk through your ideal stay.

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Holidays: Royal Caribbean Cruises

There’s nothing better than having a nice holiday to look forward to! If you’re not sure what type of holiday you fancy – whether it be it a staycation, a beach holiday or a cruise – Quingo Scooters have been sharing some holiday ideas!

This week we’re looking at cruise holidays, with Royal Caribbean cruises. Cruises are great if you’re a real explorer who would love nothing more than to see more than just the one place on your holiday. They’re also extremely relaxing too – which can only be a good thing!

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Why Royal Caribbean?

If you’re a regular cruise goer or you fancy one for the first time, Royal Caribbean are a great choice as their aim is to make all mobility impaired guests as comfortable as possible with absolute ease.

All their cruise ships have spacious corridors that can accommodate 180 degree turns from your mobility scooter. Most decks are accessible through automatic doors, and all public rooms feature entrances with gradual inclines.

Royal Caribbean welcome you to bring along your own mobility scooter, with plenty of space in your stateroom to allow for charging and storing. The entrance doors to the accessible state rooms are 32-34 inches wide (depending on the room) to ensure that they can accommodate larger items of equipment.

Priority boarding is offered for mobility scooter users on embarking the ship, with assistance available from staff if it is required. There are hoists for one pool and one whirlpool on each ship in the fleet.

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Where can I go?       

There are a number of breathtakingly beautiful regions all over the world that you can visit with Royal Caribbean:

  • Asia
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Bahamas & Bermuda
  • Canada & Alaska
  • Caribbean
  • Dubai
  • Mediterranean
  • Northern Europe
  • South America 

 Accommodation

The accessible state rooms on board the Royal Caribbean cruise ships have all the facilities you need for a comfortable and relaxed stay. The rooms offer a five foot turning radius in sleeping areas, bathroom and sitting areas for easy manoeuvrability of mobility scooters.

In the bathroom you’ll find ramped thresholds with lots of grab bars and lowered sinks. In the roll in shower there are fold down seats and hand-held showerheads.

In the room you’ll find lowered safes for easy access, and a fully accessible balcony so that you can enjoy that amazing view.

Cruises start from just £299 per person in 2016, and all the information you need can be found on the Royal Caribbean website.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you’ve been on a cruise on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you! Share your experience with us by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog!

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooters range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Holidays, Wellbeing

Can I Take My Mobility Scooter on a Plane?

The summer season is upon us and we’ve just passed the longest day of the year. It’s around the time you’ll be wanting to plan that all important summer holiday, and for some of you it will be abroad. Quingo Scooters know that one of the most frequently asked questions is whether or not you can take your mobility scooter on a plane.

The truth is, travelling with your mobility scooter may not be as daunting or strenuous as you may think. Here, we’ve researched the details to make your trip as enjoyable and care free as can be.

Can I Take My Mobility Scooter on a Plane?

Most airlines will be more than happy to take your mobility scooter on board. However, it’s important to check with the airline you’re flying with before you book to be clear on their individual guidelines and provisions for mobility scooters. It is strongly recommended that you tell your airline you’ll be travelling with a mobility scooter at least 48 hours before departure.

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Will it cost me extra?

The official government guidelines state that if you’re travelling to a European airport and you have a disability, then you can travel with up to two items of mobility equipment free of charge. These won’t be counted as part of your baggage allowance and you won’t be able to take your scooter into the passenger carriage of the plane, but it will be stored in the hold until arrival.

What will I need to do?

There are a few things you will need to do to prepare your mobility scooter for flight when you get to the airport:

  • Make sure your mobility scooter is fully charged
  • When you arrive at the airport, make sure you’ve removed all items from the basket or lockable boxes
  • Make sure you leave your scooter with the freewheel leaver in the braked or normal driving position
  • Ensure your scooter is kept in once piece if it is a scooter than can be disassembled
  • Write a label saying ‘remove key for flight’ and attach to the key and then to the handlebars
  • Some airlines will disconnect the batteries of your scooter during a flight. If your scooter is not working when you get to your destination check the battery cables are attached.

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Other things to remember

There’s a few other things to remember before you leave for your trip:

  • Take a spare key with you – it’s always better to be prepared!
  • Take your battery charger and a suitable plug for the country you’re flying to
  • Check the local laws for driving mobility scooters in the country you’re visiting – these can vary from country to country so it’s important to familiarise yourself with any differences
  • Make sure the airline staff understand how to fold down the scooter for transport to ensure everything runs smoothly

Enjoy!

You’re now ready to enjoy your holiday! We’d love to hear about it too,  so you can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooters range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.