Maira

Back from a trip with hubby,niece (16 y/o), and sister. Hubby traveling to Europe for the first time since having to use a wheelchair for distance walking. General notes; if anything triggers a question, fire away:

Stayed at 6th Arrond- St. Germain des Pres--- Best Western Left Bank; spacious, comfortable, clean, nice staff, good breakfast. Loved it. Hubby had no problems getting around this wonderful neighborhood. Taxi to Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Paris with a teenager means lots of store browsing and shopping. It was wonderful. Have stayed at other Paris neighborhoods and have to say St. Germain des Pres is enchanting.

On to Amsterdam to visit with friends; stayed a the Tulip Inn about 5 miles from city centre. Highly recommend this hotel; nicest staff and spacious, clean, rooms ($79/double). Thumbs down for their restaurant, though.

For the record, I have a new favorite city in Europe; AMSTERDAM.

I have a couple of recs on restaurants in Paris (dining at Le Ciel de Paris was close to a heavenly experience).

Since there are hundreds of Paris trip reports posted, I will like to offer the special perspective of traveling to Paris and Amsterdam with a wheelchair-bound spouse and a 16 y/o young lady. In summary, highly recommend both as long as you do good planning ahead of time. Any questions?

Maira

AMsterdam, that is....

ira

Hi Maira,

Let's hear more about the special requirements of your trip. Did the wheelchair go in the taxi?

Maira

Yes, when we called a taxi we did specified. We never waited more than 10 minutes for a taxi and I have to say we never had one taxi driver turned us down or get impatient. For that matter, we had a great experience; there is a lot of kind people everywhere who are so willing to assist even when not asked to do so.

monica_pileggi

Hi Maira!!

I just wanted to say how happy I am to hear that your husband is up and about. That's great news! I wish you both well and happy holidays!

Monica
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Maira

Thanks Monica!! This trip was sort of a test for hubby (and myself) and have to say it went well. Can not say enough that the kindness we encountered and the great service at hotel, museums, stores, and restaurants we visited was outstanding.

Hey, how was the trip to PR?

Wish you also a very healthy and joyous Holiday Season!!

mjptraveler

Hi Maira!

I'm hardly on Fodors these days, so my apologies for not responding sooner. I'm glad you had a good trip and I wish you both many more!

Take care,

Monica

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I am saving this report for next year travel to Europe. I am in the same situation, my hubby is paralyzed on his left side and needs to travel and depend on a wheelchair.

I agree with you that wonderful people are scattered around the globe.