Preferring to stay at home

It's the airport experience that I find intolerable, except from really small local airports.
However, I flew recently with someone whose mobility is impaired and I requested assistance for them. It did make things a whole lot easier: a strong and cheerful person appeared with a wheelchair which took us through security via a special route and then to our boarding gate. As an accompanying person, I also went through with them.
It was simple and quick to arrange, and would make all the difference to anyone who struggles with that long walk through the airport.

M0nica

Primrose53

I looked briefly at cruises but read a lot of reviews where they said staff on the cruise ships pick and choose who and when they assist with wheelchairs etc.

In which case try a river cruise and choose one of the smaller boats. We had several people on our cruise with wheelchairs or buggies who all seemed to get all the help they needed.

Cruise ships also have far fewer decks. On our boat, there were 2 decks of cabins and the dining room and lounge were at the same broad level, but a few steps up - and there was a lift immediately adjacent to help with those few steps. DH use the lift all the time.

Indeed. Consider that which M0nica recommends.

We've enjoyed many Viking River Cruises. The boats are small, 150 to 250 people depending on choice of cruise. People with wheelchairs are well cared for. I'm able but having a weather related illness, I always get help as needed.

Elevators are near the dining space, one can also have room service.

Exiting the boat there are special ways for those who can't walk or load the bus to a tour easily - and it all appears to be magic.

I ve travelled a fair bit quite often on my own and used to love it I m older now and realising at 80 I m not too keen on going far away any more it’s crept up and never ceases to amaze me when I have an opportunity and down feel I want to take it

Norah

M0nica

Primrose53

I looked briefly at cruises but read a lot of reviews where they said staff on the cruise ships pick and choose who and when they assist with wheelchairs etc.

In which case try a river cruise and choose one of the smaller boats. We had several people on our cruise with wheelchairs or buggies who all seemed to get all the help they needed.

Cruise ships also have far fewer decks. On our boat, there were 2 decks of cabins and the dining room and lounge were at the same broad level, but a few steps up - and there was a lift immediately adjacent to help with those few steps. DH use the lift all the time.

Indeed. Consider that which M0nica recommends.

We've enjoyed many Viking River Cruises. The boats are small, 150 to 250 people depending on choice of cruise. People with wheelchairs are well cared for. I'm able but having a weather related illness, I always get help as needed.

Elevators are near the dining space, one can also have room service.

Exiting the boat there are special ways for those who can't walk or load the bus to a tour easily - and it all appears to be magic.

Thank you both.
Will take a look.

I was on a plane yesterday. Saw the pilot and he was wearing enormous glasses. I had the feeling he would be a speedy merchant. Take off seemed to be at a great speed. Landing was so fast and felt a big bump. I love flying and have flown a Piper so get the basics. I agree with the airport nonsense. Such a hassle but I’m not ready to give up yet. My first flight was aged 11 on BOAC stopping at Bermuda, Antigua, Barbados and our final destination of Trinidad. Back in the day we were allowed off the plane for a drink in the terminal.

I am like the OP - I prefer to stay at home.
I had a weekend away in Canterbury - my dear friend wanted to see the Cathedral (on her bucket list). Her lovely son decided to take her there and invited me to keep his mother company. Very sweet of him, but it was almost 5 and a half hours. Poor boy - I was shattered , so I can’t imagine how tired he must have been. No more such trips. It was all the more stressful because I suffer from IBS.
The maximum I will do is about 2 hours and if it was to visit something extra special.
Been on holidays, cruises etc. Have no desire for any more foreign travel.