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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: 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, 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.

Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Holidays: Petasfield Cottages, Hertfordshire

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 cottages in the South of England where you can truly enjoy the British summertime!

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The Cottages

Petasfield Cottages are located in the peaceful countryside of Hertfordshire, and are one of the most accessible holiday homes in the South of England. The four contemporary cottages are one or two bedroom, and have all the facilities you would expect from a four star hotel. Petersfield Cottages state that “special consideration has been given to people with disabilities” and the cottages have been designed with thorough practical consideration.

The cottages also boast:

  • A wheel in shower with shower chair
  • Electrical adjustable sink hob heights
  • Voyager ceiling track hoist
  • Arrangement of any specialist equipment to be hired locally
  • Shopping or any other small chores can be carried out for you if you wish
  • Large parking bays next to the cottages
  • Dogs are welcome

The cottages are available from as little as a three night stay, but you can stay longer if you wish and if availability allows. The cottages are part of a beautifully kept riding stables, and the sound and tranquillity the horses bring just adds to the relaxed atmosphere!

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What is there to do?

During your stay at the cottages there are some great things to see and do around the area, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

  • Paradise Wildlife Park
  • Willows Farm Village and Park
  • Hertford Town
  • Knebworth House
  • Duxford Imperial War Museum
  • Woburn Safari Park
  • Bennington Lordship Gardens
  • St Albans Cathedral

It can sometimes be a big ask to find somewhere within easy reach of London that is fully accessible and allows you to take your pets. However, with this tranquil getaway you’ll have everything you need for a relaxing getaway!

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: Villa Carpe Diem

At this time of year we’re often eager to book a summer holiday, and we’re constantly looking around for ideas and inspiration on where to go! Quingo Scooters understand that finding somewhere that’s perfect is extremely important, especially when it comes to accessibility.

In our series of blog posts on accessible holidays, we’ve been looking at the best spots for your summer getaway. Today, we’re taking you to the beautiful south coast of Cyprus to the Villa Carpe Diem.

Cyprus is a popular holiday destination that certainly doesn’t lack in scenery, history and culture. An island in the Eastern Mediterranean, it’s known for its beaches and its wine growing regions. The capital, Nicosia, is also known for its archaeological sites.

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The Villa

Villa Carpe Diem is a fully accessible private villa, family owned and specifically built to be mobility scooter and wheelchair accessible. In the Larnaca District of Cyprus, you’ll find the small village of Maroni, where the Villa Carpe Diem is located. It offers absolutely stunning countryside and sea views for a luxurious and relaxing week (or two!) away, and is just 3km from the nearest beach. The villa is quite large and sleeps up to 8 people, perfect for a group holiday!

The Villa Carpe Diem has everything you need and could want for an accessible summer holiday.

  • 10 x 5 metre salt water pool
  • Outdoor terrace dining area
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sunbeds
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicle (optional)

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Accessible apartment

The whole property is adapted for mobility scooters, but if you don’t fancy holidaying in a group you can just book the accessible self-contained apartment instead, which is where the accessible master suite is located. It also has an accessible sitting room and wet room. Some other features of the apartment are:

  • Electric profiling beds with memory foam mattresses
  • Easy Trak ceiling track and Voyager hoist system
  • Oxford Major manual hoist for swimming pool
  • Easy going, wide ramped access to the garden, swimming pool and common areas of the villa
  • Level access tiled flooring throughout

Overall, this is the perfect place for a sunny beach holiday. You can jet off on your mobility scooter for a relaxing time away, with no worries and everything already thought about for you. Check out the Villa Carpe Diem website for information on booking and pricing.

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.