
A guided group tour can help not only with planning and accommodating specific needs but also with meeting new people. A train from Cusco will get you there, too, and you’ll be treated to spectacular views of lush valleys and snow-capped peaks along the way.

But if an arduous trek in high altitudes doesn’t sound like it's for you, that doesn’t mean you have to scratch Machu Picchu off your bucket list. The epic way to approach Peru’s mysterious citadel in the Andes is a hike along the Inca Trail. GOOD FOR: bucket lists, adventure, group tours To rent wheelchairs and other mobility equipment for a cruise, visit Scootaround or Special Needs at Sea.Īnd for some destination inspiration, our features on our favorite islands in the Bahamas, beaches on Antigua, and tourist-free experiences on Barbados should give you a good start. A cruise is one of the easiest ways to make that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba (pictured above) happen, too. All the major lines have worked to make their ships and excursions more accessible for all passengers (if you have specific needs, call ahead to let the cruise company know). Those who have trouble getting around might want to see the region via ocean cruise. “Our research for travel trends,” says Gillen of the AARP, “shows that a top motivator is relaxing and rejuvenating-this idea of wanting to get away from normal everyday obligations.” If taking it easy is what you’re after, the Caribbean supplies an ideal setting, with its velvety sands, sky-blue waters, and flip-flop-friendly weather.

GOOD FOR: relaxation, low physical activity
