Travel for Every Body: Wonders Within Reach

🎙 Episode 174: Travel for Every Body

Guest: Jennifer Allen, Wonders Within Reach

On this episode of The Family Vacationer, Rob welcomes back Jennifer Allen from Wonders Within Reach, a passionate advocate, writer, and mom to three who’s reshaping the conversation around accessible family travel.

From accessible national parks and theme parks to unexpected small towns doing big things for inclusion, Jennifer shares practical advice, inspiring stories, and essential resources for families traveling with mobility, sensory, or medical needs. Whether you're planning your first accessible getaway or looking to broaden your perspective on inclusive travel, this episode is packed with real talk and hopeful solutions.

🌟 In This Episode:

• The biggest misconceptions about accessible travel
• Top U.S. destinations and national parks that are leading the way
• What theme parks are getting right—and where they’re falling short
• Honest insights about air travel, gear, and accommodations
• How Jennifer’s family became "guinea pigs" for making travel more inclusive
• Resources, blogs, and apps to help plan accessible adventures

✈️ Key Takeaways:

• Accessibility starts with information: Many places are more inclusive than they appear—but poor online info holds families back
• Start small and plan smart: Less is more when creating an accessible, enjoyable itinerary
• Advocacy matters: Jennifer and her family work directly with destinations to improve access for all travelers

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Wonders Within Reach
• RentABLE
• Wheel the World
• National Ability Center
• TravelAbility’s Accessible Travel Map

📱 Connect with Jennifer:

• Website: wonderswithinreach.com
• Instagram: @wonderswithinreach

If you or someone you know is hesitant about traveling with a disability—this episode is your permission slip to go. Inclusion isn’t just a checkbox, it’s an invitation. And Jennifer shows us how to accept it.

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🎒 Keep your hearts and your passports open — and we’ll see you out there.