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July is almost over, kids are getting ready for back to school and 2021 will be done before we know it. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy summer and perhaps you've done some traveling. Read below to find out about our first vacation since the onset of Covid and travel restrictions. We have enjoyed a pleasant summer here in Dallas without excessive heat but it's starting to warm up now. I've been busy packing up the house, shopping for the new one and working on all the trips my clients are anxious to go on. It's so nice to be back to business! Steve and I have also been eating lots of ice cream....our favorite summertime treat!
Where We Are Going...
Are You Coming With Us?

TRAVEL IS MAKING A HUGE COMEBACK!
Trip Updates for 2022... Call for more information


We continue to monitor the world wide situation and will postpone trips accordingly. Your safety and comfort is our primary concern. We also want your travel experiences to be the best they can be. We will practice patience and inform you as we have new information.

ACCESSIBLE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
OCTOBER 9 - 16, 2022
RCCL Allure of The Seas
Visit Palma de Majorca, Florence, Rome, Naples and the south of France (Marseilles)
Optional 3 night Barcelona package with transfers, hotel and tours, October 6 -October 9, 2022 (Depart US on October 5, 2022)
Space is very limited so don't be left at the dock...book your cabin NOW. Cabins are filling up FAST!
London and Paris
SOLD OUT!

This spectacular trip has been rescheduled to June 8 - 20, 2022. Depart US on June 7, 2022.

We have an amazing itinerary planned with time for shopping and free time factored in. We will only change hotels once. Stay in one hotel in London and one hotel in Paris. Enjoy taking the train through the Chunnel from London to Paris. Accessible train seats for all who need them. Visit our website to view the day to day itinerary and pricing. Click on Group Trips and then scroll down to Paris & London 2021.
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I believe travel is the great educator. I cannot wait to travel again and hope you will join me.
ACCESSIBLE ATAXIA CRUISE: BALCONY STATEROOM JUST BECAME AVAILABLE. CALL NOW IF YOU WANT TO CLAIM IT!

We have reserved group space on RCCL's Allure of The Seas for January 22 - 30, 2022. Eight glorious nights sailing round trip Ft. Lauderdale. This sailing is for people living with all forms of Ataxia, their families and friends. However, it is also open to people with all physical disabilities. Please contact us for details including itinerary and pricing. You can use your RCCL Future Cruise Credits for this cruise. Visit our website for pricing, etc. Click on Group Travel and then Caribbean Cruise 2022.


NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS....


WE ARE RETURNING TO ALASKA July 29 - Aug. 5, 2022

ALMOST SOLD OUT! Very few staterooms remain.

Sail with us to Alaska, round trip Seattle on RCCL's Ovation of The Seas!
Visit the ports of Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, BC. All ports are docked. Ovation is a beautiful ship and has so much to offer including IFly, bumper cars and more. Fantastic entertainment and dining options. Alaska is selling out for 2022 so claim your stateroom NOW. Deposits are fully refundable until final payment.
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ACCESSIBLE ISRAEL... DATE BEING CHANGED....STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED ITINERARY AND DATES OF TRAVEL

We will do this trip end of April - early May, 2022
Israel is officially opening up to limited groups and tourism on May 23, 2021 followed by a gradual return to tourism as we "knew" it over the course of the following months.

WE HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE SO CALL FOR DETAILS.


Our tour company is looking forward to hosting us in 2022!
Cruise Line Updates...

Cruises have begun with very positive results. Passengers are having a wonderful time. Capacity on all ships is currently reduced and everyone seems to be enjoying this feature. Crew members are thrilled that guests are back onboard and cannot wait to welcome you as well.

The cruise industry is seeing a huge demand from people ready to hit the high seas. I've been very busy booking cabins for travel beginning in September, 2021. Cruises for 2022 and beyond are filling up very quickly, especially accessible staterooms. I recommend securing a cabin now and reserving with a refundable deposit.
New Trips for 2022 & Beyond...

Once most travel has resumed and we are welcomed back to Europe, we will begin working on other trips including a land trip to Ireland in 2023.
Remember, you don't have to wait for a group to travel. We are happy to plan a trip just for you!
Keep reading our monthly newsletters to know when new groups are announced.

Complete details for all trips on our website www.easyaccesstravel.com
Click on Group Trips

Debra & Steve's TRAVEL Update...

We have been invited to participate in a "Test" cruise on Royal Caribbean's Independence of The Seas out of Galveston August 1 - 5. The CDC will be onboard with us and we must follow all protocols as set forth by them. All guests and crew will be fully vaccinated. The ship will make one port call in Cozumel. We are so excited! I got off Symphony of The Seas on March 1, 2020 so it has been exactly 17 months since I've traveled and I am READY! I will be posting on my Face Book page (Debra Stein Briscoe Kerper) with daily reports and photos. I will write a complete report for the August Newsletter.
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Have You Received Your
Vaccine Yet???

While we know that not everyone will get vaccinated, we believe very strongly that this is the right thing to do. We are coming to the end of 17 months of isolation and suffering and we need to come together so that all of us feel safe. I will require my group participants to be vaccinated for my safety and theirs as well as the safety of other travelers.

It is more important now than ever to get vaccinated and protect against the Delta Variant. Being vaccinated is not a political statement, it is common sense.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED THE VACCINE FOR MOST TRAVEL.
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ALASKA 2021

ALASKA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS BEGINNING END OF JULY, 2021

The Alaska Tourism Recovery Act has been signed into law. This is fantastic news for cruisers and for the state of Alaska who depends on tourism to support much of their economy. The law allows cruise ships to cruise to US ports without the mandatory stop in a foreign port (Canada). Interested in an Alaska Cruise this summer? Call me and let's get you booked! 800.920.8989
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Is the Pandemic Over?

Not sure, but we have definitely made a lot of progress and are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It's so nice to not have to wear a mask everywhere we go. However, we all need to proceed carefully and not become too complacent. We all saw how quickly Covid 19 spread and wreaked havoc on our lives. So, enjoy some new found freedoms but be careful and practice common sense.
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MY PANDEMIC READING LIST

Everyone seems to be enjoying my "Pandemic Reading List" and the books I've read since March, 2020. I'm enjoying your comments and book suggestions! Books below in red are my newest reads. I truly love escaping into the pages and lives of the characters.

Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
Cooking For Picasso by Camille Aubrey
Educated by Tara Westover
Summer of 69 by Elin Hilderbrand
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
An Unorthodox Match by Naomi Ragen
Beneath A Scarlett Sky by Mark Sullivan
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Eli's Promise by Ronald Balson
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate ( One of my favorites!)
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Last Tackle by James Wallgren (read review above)
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Time For Mercy by John Grisham
Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (not a favorite!)
That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict (current read)

Some of these are easy reading (Chick Lit) but some are fairly intense. Enjoyed every almost all of these books. Reading is a great escape to another time and place which I think we can all benefit from. I must admit that as work picks up, my reading is slowing down!
New House UPDATE:

What a difference a month makes! We are coming to the tail end of our house building adventure. Closing is set for August 18 and our move date is August 23. I will be able to see the inside of the house for the first time either Friday or when I return from our cruise. A little nervous about checking out the wheelchair modifications. Fingers crossed that all is good. We sold our current home to someone that lives in our neighborhood and everything is progressing well. Are we nuts to be out in the ocean so close to closing? Maybe, but this will be a good break from packing, etc.
We Do Individual & Group Travel
Do you know that we actually plan more trips for individuals than we do for our groups? We love when you participate in our groups but please remember to call us when you want to plan a vacation for the two of you or with a group of friends or family members. We can most likely plan any type of vacation you want and we will be sure to address all your accessibility requirements and needs. We so enjoy doing the research for you and look forward to planning that next trip just for you! Also, if you see one of our groups that you would like to do but perhaps the dates don't work, give us a call. We can usually duplicate the same trip just for you and your travel companions.
Need a Scooter?
We can help!
SNG has an online store where you can purchase masks, gloves, thermometers and other medical supplies.
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Do you need to rent a scooter or other mobility equipment for your next cruise or land trip?
Be sure and let us know and we can make arrangements for you through Special Needs Group.

Standard and heavy duty scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, hoyer lifts, lift chairs, oxygen and more are all possibilities for you when you travel.
ABILITIES EXPO
ABILITIES EXPOS ARE LIVE!

PLEASE VISIT ABILITIES.COM FOR ALL UPCOMING ABILITIES EXPO EVENTS AND SCHEDULES. GET THE LATEST INFO ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES.
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Please reach out with a phone call or email anytime you have travel related questions. We are always here to help and look forward to speaking with you.
I've been presenting my Travel Workshop via ZOOM for many support group chapters across the country and would be happy to do one for your group as well.
Send me an email and we can get it scheduled.
Do you have a travel tip you'd like to share? Send it to us debra@easyaccesstravel.com and it may be in the next newsletter.

Stay healthy, Stay well, Start planning your next vacation,

Debra Kerper
(972) 492-6111
Cruise Planners
1716 Morning Glory
Carrolton, Texas 75007
1-800-920-8989