Monthly Archives: February 2012
Those who have asked questions about other issues pertaining to the ADA and the Department of Justice in the laws
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements, or rules, clarify and refine issues that have arisen over the past 20 years [...]
Updates on Costco Issue
Latest updates in reference to Costco issues from this past President’s Day The President of NAGDU (National Association of Guide Dog Users), spoke to a private attorney who represents Costco, and Derek Snead, Costco’s in-house attorney, today. They advised him of this and one other court case in which their policy was upheld by the [...]
Good morning all something not very happy with over at COSTCO on Monday
Traveling is also traveling with accessible entrance to all locations, with cane, sighted guide, as well as, guide dog, or other forms of mobility that one is comfortable with. This past Monday, Presidents Day, Nelson, Maxx (my guide dog) and myself, did our bi-monthly shopping of Costco, if some of you do not know what [...]
Monday Morning Series - Elephant Bath Time in Thailand
Reblogged from traveldestinationbucketlist: In Ontario, today is Family Day. I thought a family photo would be appropriate for the Monday Morning Series. Introducing, Elephant Bath Time in Thailand. I spent some time on the River Kwai while in Thailand. We stayed on river rafts and had an opportunity to ride elephants. Every day the family [...]
FUNDRAISER CRUISE FOR THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEW JERSEY April 13-18, 2013FUNDRAISER
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and Echevarria Travel Presents: A 5 Night Cruise Fundraiser Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas to Bermuda Sailing, April 13, 2013 Round trip from Port Liberty, Bayonne, NJ The itinerary Includes: Round Trip from Port Liberty, Bayonne, NJ to include 2 days in Bermuda. Itinerary: April [...]
JDRF Fundraiser Cruise 2013
Echevarria Travel presents… JDRF Fundraiser Cruise 2013 on board the Brand New Norwegian Breakaway Sailing to Bermuda from New York City July 28-August 4, 2013 Itinerary Includes: Round Trip from New York City to Bermuda (includes 3 days in Bermuda) Welcome to Norwegian Cruise Line’s stunning new ship Norwegian Breakaway. Norwegian Breakaway is the latest expression of Freestyle [...]
Cheryl Echevarria: Founder, Echevarria Travel – Advocate for the Blind
February 16, 2012 This is from www.fortune52.com, I am also going to be honored with 52 other women from Across Long Island on March 12, 2012 Cheryl Echevarria is blind and might not be able to sightsee like everyone else, yet this intrepid Brentwood woman loves to travel. She relies on her service dog, Maxx, [...]
Exciting Information about Disney Parks and the websites for the Blind Consumers and Blind Travel Agents
Good morning all: This information is going to the Travel and Tourism Division as well as my blogs and some people who are very interested in this information. In the past, the blind has had many issues with the Disney Parks, especially there websites and some have recently had problems with guide dogs and where [...]
About Echevarria Travel and why we specialize in the blind and disabled community
Good morning: My name is Cheryl Echevarria, I own and operate Echevarria Travel, located in Brentwood, Long Island NY. I am writing to you in hopes of spreading the word about the work that I do, with my business, in hopes of changing peoples lives. My agency specializes in services for the blind and disabled [...]
How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise
This comes directly from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Recently another Royal Caribbean ship was affected by a norovirus outbreak, where many passengers became very sick. Over the years we’ve heard reports of outbreaks on other ships but there are definite precautions you can take to avoid getting sick yourself. What is norovirus? Norovirus is a [...]
