Accessible family travel, planned around the people you travel with
Wheelchairs, strollers, a grandparent who can walk a mile but not five, a toddler who needs a nap. A good family trip plan works around all of it. That's what Merianda Vacations does: day-by-day plans that fit your group's needs, with stops checked against Google Maps when your plan is made.
Plan an accessible family trip, free →How we plan accessible trips
Walking limits, not guesswork
Family & Mobility plan: set how far your group can comfortably walk in a day. Each day stays within that, with taxis or transit for the longer hops.
One area per day
Stops are grouped by neighborhood near your hotel, so nobody spends the afternoon crossing the city.
Step-free choices first
With the Family & Mobility plan, when someone uses a wheelchair, scooter or stroller, the plan favors step-free entrances, low-floor buses and accessible transport, and says when a route depends on an elevator.
Rest breaks you choose
Family & Mobility plan: a midday rest back at the hotel, or a sit-down break about every two hours. Grandparents and toddlers both appreciate it.
Accessible family itineraries by city
Each guide has 3, 4 and 5-day outlines by area, tips by kids' ages, and a wheelchair-access section.
Orlando family itinerary →
Flat terrain, theme parks with disability access programs, and easy wheelchair and scooter rental.
San Diego family itinerary →
Flat bayfront and Coronado beaches, accessible trolley, and beach wheelchairs at some beaches. The Zoo and La Jolla are hilly.
Washington DC family itinerary →
Free Smithsonian museums, a Metro designed to be step-free through elevators, and a flat but long National Mall.
London family itinerary →
Low-floor buses, wheelchair-ready black cabs and step-free Elizabeth line and DLR. Many older Tube stations have stairs.
Before you go: an accessibility checklist
- Check each attraction's accessibility page for step-free entrances, wheelchair loans and quiet spaces.
- Reserve wheelchairs or scooters ahead of time in busy seasons, or ask if your hotel can take a delivery.
- Look up transit elevator status on the day (WMATA in DC, TfL in London).
- Ask your hotel for an accessible room in writing, with the bathroom details you need.
- Carry medications, chargers and a copy of any disability documentation in your day bag.
- Confirm hours and access the day before. Things change, even after a plan is checked.
Traveling with three generations?
Kids, parents and grandparents have different energy levels. Our multigenerational family vacations guide covers pacing, splitting up for part of the day, and which of our cities work best.
Accessible family travel FAQ
What is accessible family travel?
It's planning a trip so everyone in the family can take part, including kids, older relatives and anyone who uses a wheelchair, scooter or stroller or can only walk short distances. In practice, that means step-free routes, realistic walking distances, rest breaks and accessible transport.
Which cities are good for accessible family trips?
You can plan an accessible trip almost anywhere. Our featured destinations, Orlando, San Diego, Washington DC and London, all have strong options: flat theme parks in Orlando, flat waterfront areas in San Diego, free accessible museums and an elevator-equipped Metro in DC, and low-floor buses and accessible cabs in London.
How does Merianda plan for wheelchairs and walking limits?
You tell us who's traveling, any mobility needs and your daily walking limit. With the Family & Mobility plan, each day stays in one area within that limit, favors step-free places and accessible transport, checks wheelchair entrance info on Google Maps where it's listed, and adds rest breaks if you want them. The Standard plan keeps each day in one area and aims to avoid stops that are listed as not wheelchair accessible.
Are the accessibility details in my plan checked?
Stops in your plan are checked against Google Maps for listed hours and status when the plan is made. Places can change hours or close, so confirm before you go. Step-free access details come from public information and can be incomplete, so check with each venue if it's critical for your group.
Does it cost anything to try?
No. You get a free day-by-day outline and a fully detailed Day 1. Unlocking the remaining days, the PDF and chat edits is a one-time payment, with no subscription.
Plan a trip everyone can enjoy
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