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June 26, 2008
Travel Opportunities
Mind’s Eye Travel creates tours for people who are visually impaired or blind. Our hosted trips let both visually challenged and fully sighted people tour comfortably and free of worry. The itineraries are customized not only for comfort, camaraderie and enjoyment, but also for full sensory discovery, and they offer options for independence. Our destinations are carefully screened and I hand-pick activities, restaurants and lodging while keeping in mind our needs as visually impaired and blind travelers.
My name is Sue Bramhall. I am a lifelong traveler who was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) many years ago. Even though my sight diminishes, my enthusiasm for experiencing new things grows. I love going to a place that I have never visited before. I seek out art, food, wine and history. While contemporary art is my favorite, touring the great classical museums of Europe is just as stimulating. I like local cooking in rural villages as well as exotic cuisine at posh city restaurants. I’ve tasted haggis in Scotland, steak and kidney pie in London, mountain oysters in Colorado and rattlesnake in Sedona. And of course with these dishes must come wines that we can’t buy at home! Every visit to a castle, cathedral or museum makes me wish I’d paid more attention in school, because history fascinates me more than ever before.
With my husband I have created unique itineraries and led excursions for small groups visiting Italy, Spain, England and Scotland as well as destinations across the USA. My years of direct personal experience with travel, business and visual impairment led me to establish Mind’s Eye Travel. I want to share my enthusiasm for travel with other people who are interested in independence, exploring and experiencing new things. All trips are hosted by me and a fully sighted assistant. My trips are designed for visually impaired or blind people traveling with a sighted guide. If you are traveling alone, I will make every effort to offer assistance with scheduled activities and meals—but please be aware that I am unable to offer personal assistance 24/7.
I am currently taking reservations for:
- Discover the Coast of Maine, September 10 - 14. $995.* Deluxe accommodations for four nights, full breakfast, dinners for three nights and all activities as outlined.
Sedona; - the Grand Canyon, October 8 - 13. $1395.* 4 -Diamond accommodations for five nights, full breakfast, dinners for three nights and all activities as outlined; and
- Caribbean Princess Cruise - Starting at $999.* 7 days from San Juan, February 15, 2009. 6 ports-of-call: Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua/Barbuda, Tortola and St. Thomas.
*Prices are per person, double occupancy.
For more information visit Mind’s Eye Travel or call 207-542-4438.
Posted by Nancy at June 26, 2008 03:38 PM