Does anyone have honeymoon ideas with a partner who has limited mobility?

Posted by Dry-Ad2635@reddit | Shoestring | View on Reddit | 37 comments

My wedding is in October, and I am trying to find honeymoon destinations that would be wheelchair accessible. My fiance has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair to get around. He would be able to walk around a bedroom, but that's pretty much it.

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violeblanche@reddit

I want to second someone's recommendation of the San Diego Zoo, and the city in general! I'm a resident and use a power wheelchair, with about the same walking capacity as your fiancé. A car is basically a necessity if you want to get anywhere in a reasonable timeframe, but we have a lot of amazing attractions that are accessible, including all of the museums and cultural attractions in Balboa Park, where the zoo is located.

Regarding the zoo: there are some steep hills, most of which my power chair can handle, but which may be more difficult for a manual chair user. If your fiancé doesn't mind you pushing him, it should be pretty doable.

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Dry-Ad2635@reddit (OP)

Thank you all for the suggestions. I really appreciate it. We found a cabin a few hours from us, so that where we're staying. I haven't been to much of the West Coast, and my fiancée has ever been. So we'll be checking out those spots for sure.

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Pattysthoughts@reddit

Vegas

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offensivecaramel29@reddit

Hilton Head Island has some wheel chair beach access chairs. It’s so cool! I think it’s pretty inclusive from everything I’ve seen.

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JGalKnit@reddit

Yes! That is a great area.

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djoyce1@reddit

HHI is very expensive though, just keep in mind trip costs if you consider that location (absolutely beautiful of course)

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JGalKnit@reddit

Lodging can be, but I have found most other expenses to be about the same.

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TopRevolutionary3565@reddit

Yellowstone has a lot of boardwalks people with limited mobility can use

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Dry-Ad2635@reddit (OP)

I don't think he's been to any national parks. I think Yellowstone is my 3rd favorite national park. I really liked Yosemite and Zion also.

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Bells4Hazel@reddit

Yes! One of the more accessible national parks I have been too. I’m not a wheelchair user but have chronic health issues and found it incredibly cool to see how much of the trails actually had ramps or drive-up access to beautiful views.

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alilyspider@reddit

I found Rome surprisingly accessible.

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Howudooey@reddit

How is your fiancé in the water? And where in the US? East Coast? West coast? Central?

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Dry-Ad2635@reddit (OP)

We'd have to make sure there were all terrain wheelchairs available to rent. He has mentioned the beach, though.

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KrissyBookBee3@reddit

The Oregon coast is very accommodating for folks with disabilities. Beach wheel chairs are available in every city. I’d recommend Yachats in either the Adobe or Overleaf lodge. Congratulations!!🎉

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knocking_wood@reddit

Gonna be chilly in October tho.

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HippyGrrrl@reddit

But gorgeous. I was in Yachats two Octobers ago.

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total_eclipse123@reddit

They actually have a late Summer so October is nicer than May most years.

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Howudooey@reddit

There’s no shortage of beach towns on either coast or the gulf that could be fantastic spots for a honeymoon. If you don’t go to the big tourist spots and go like a town over you can typically get better deals. And if you’re close enough and want to make a day trip for one the tourist attractions it’s not a bad drive. Really just depends on where youre at and what yall want to do.

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HippyGrrrl@reddit

Colorado has a lot of adaptive outdoor experiences. We have the winter paralympics training here, after all!

What would you like to do on the trip? Active, chill, just an awesome hotel because you’ll barely leave it?

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total_eclipse123@reddit

I have a few suggestions if you are interested in the Redwoods and Coast. The Southern Oregon Coast is incredible because you are almost driving on the beach and the views are unbelievable. Several beaches along the way have really nice viewing platforms that are fully accessible. Redwood National Park has an all terrain track chair that can be rented for free and taken on trails as well as the beach chairs with the big inflatable wheels. Avenue of the Giants is a road off the main highway that takes you meandering through the coastal redwood groves. Trees of Mystery and the Sequoia park zoo are paved and accessible to visitors to experience being in the canopy of the big trees.

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midtownkitten@reddit

Disney World?

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mofukkinbreadcrumbz@reddit

Second this. We are both mobile, but went to Disney for our honeymoon. It’s a fantastic place for accessibility and it is really fun to boot. We’ve been to 5 continents and 20 countries since then. Western Europe is somewhat accessible. Steer clear of South and Central America, Africa, and Asia outside of Tokyo and Seoul. Also, Venice might be the least accessible place I’ve ever been. Bigger cities tend to be more accessible but this isn’t always the case.

Aside from cost, if accessibility is a concern, Disney properties are a great choice.

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No-Law-7578@reddit

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RevelryByNight@reddit

A cruise! Famously accessible way to visit a lot of neat places.

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CoolJeweledMoon@reddit

My spouse is in a wheelchair, & we enjoy cruising. They have accessible cabins, & they usually have a few accessible excursions, too.

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cametoparty420@reddit

Kaanapali Maui, there is a beautiful beach path you can use that goes past all the hotels up to black rock. There’s path along that whole side of west Maui. Napili and Kapalua as well. The Hilton Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii has wheel chair accessible paths as well.

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shoelessgreek@reddit

Check out Wheel the World! It’s a travel company that specializes in accessible travel. I have friends who have gone on multiple trips with them, and have had a great time. https://wheeltheworld.com

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buttfarts4000000@reddit

Disney! Plus size park hoppers have a ton of videos showing mobility access and options too.

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cologne2adrian@reddit

Check out Curb Free Cory Lee on Instagram.He’s a wheelchair user and has traveled the globe. He has a lot of great trip ideas and travel tips for wheelchair users!

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historiclumberjack00@reddit

I love Cory’s account! His blog has even more information on it too for more details

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Dry-Ad2635@reddit (OP)

Wow! I really appreciate you sharing this creator.

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Dry-Ad2635@reddit (OP)

United States. I'll add this to my post also.