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Attractions, Days Out, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Attractions: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens

Quingo Scooters are always encouraging users to get out and about to visit interesting or unusual places on their mobility scooters, especially places that you didn’t think were accessible enough. Over our series of blog posts we’ve been sharing with you some extremely accessible attractions to explore on your mobility scooter.

Today we’re heading to south-west London, where you can see the world’s largest collection of living plants and keep every member of your group entertained!

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Kew Royal Botanic Garden

The impressive Kew Royal Botanic Gardens are set over 300 acres in the borough of Richmond, around 30 minutes from central London. Any gardeners out there are sure to love this day out, as there are more than 30,000 species of living plants – the largest collection in the world. One of London’s top tourist attractions, it is now on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. When you’ve finished exploring the Gardens there’s also Kew Palace to discover.

The gardens also have lots of history surrounding them. In 1913, the Tea House that sits in the Gardens was burned down by suffragettes Olive Wharry and Lillian Lenton during a series of arson attacks in London. In the Great Storm of 1987, Kew Gardens lost hundreds of trees. You can find out lots more about the Gardens when you visit – perfect for those who love a bit of history!

There’s loads to do at Kew Gardens, and there’s definitely something to suit everyone on your day out.

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What’s on?

  • The Wind in the Willows: You’ll definitely get a taste of nostalgia as you discover Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of life on the riverbank. At this incredible outdoor theatre production you’ll get to meet Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and the infamous Toad. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kew Gardens’ lake, the show is packed full of music and laughter for the whole family. You can see the show at 11.30am to 6pm Wednesday to Friday and 11.30am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Bee Urban: At this collection of drop-in sessions you can learn all about the life of a beekeeper and what it’s like to inspect honey. You get to try on the kit, learn the waffle dance and get crafty! This is suitable for the little ones in your group, and there’s no need to book. These sessions take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Georgian Cookery Demonstrations: Love cooking and history? This is the right exhibition for you! Here you can find out what type of food King George III was eating during his time at Kew Palace at these drop-in cookery demonstrations in the Kew Palace Kitchens. The cooks use authentic Georgian recipes and ingredients to replicate the exact dishes served to George III. This runs on various dates up to the 2nd October, exact information can be found on the Kew Gardens website.

 Accessibility

Accessibility around Kew Gardens is excellent, with numerous tarmacked paths and clear signage to the different areas. Most of the buildings in the Gardens have level or ramped access for mobility scooters.

Within easy reach of all the main attractions there are accessible toilet facilities, and their location is clearly marked on the visitor information map. All of the cafes and both shops in the Gardens are fully accessible with level access.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible places on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, 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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Where are the Best Accessible Villas in Lanzarote?

It’s the time of year when everyone’s jetting off on their holidays! Quingo Scooters are always browsing for new places to visit, and we understand just how important it 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. Lanzarote is a popular choice with the Brits, as you’re pretty much guaranteed the weather and relaxation required for an amazing holiday! Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa, known for its sandy beaches and volcanic landscape. If you love harbours, coves and relaxing on the beach, this could be the place for you.

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Staying in a villa gives you a greater sense of freedom, as you can go by your own holiday schedule to suit you. You can eat when you want and relax in the privacy of your own pool. Today we uncover the best accessible villas in Lanzarote, so you don’t have to!

Casa Rosulida

Casa Rosulida is a three bedroom villa located on the popular Faro Park area of Playa Blanca. This is a really impressive villa, with a large south facing sun terrace and a private heated swimming pool. The views from the villa are breath-taking, with the sea and the isle of Fuerteventura on one side and the Montana Roja volcano on the other. You can enjoy these views from the comfortable settee and chairs under the pergola by the pool. The villa is fully accessible by mobility scooter and wheelchair, with marble floors throughout for ease. There is a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms in the villa, one of them has a wheel-in shower.

Sunshine Sea View

Sticking with Playa Blanca, Sunshine Sea View Villa is located on the southern tip of Lanzarote, 10km from the Timanfaya National Park. The villa boasts a sea view, with the convenience of the sandy beach just 15 minutes away. Sunshine Sea View feels secluded and private, with its well-planned gardens and pergolas. For extreme comfort, the villa has is spacious and has been luxuriously equipped with great attention to detail. Sunshine Sea View has state of the art energy-saving features, including ‘bio-climatico’ climate control which forgoes the need for heating and air-conditioning – perfect for those who care about the environment! The facilities at this accessible villa include a wheel-in shower, level flat drive, a shower chair and grab rails throughout.

Sands Beach Villas

The Sands Beach Villas are located in Costa Teguise on the north-east coast, another popular spot for holidaymakers. These stylish beach front villas have their own private beach, complete with white sands and the tropical Spanish ambience. The villas also have access to both the ocean promenade and a public beach, so you have the best of both worlds. These bungalows consist of handcrafted wood furnishings, modern kitchens and a veranda furnished for alfresco dining. In and around the villas there is good access, the surrounding area is totally flat. The bathrooms have a roll-in shower with a shower seat and grab rails at both the shower area and toilet.

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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.

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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.

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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.