Disabled Mum Launches Travel Platform to Help Make Holidays More Accessible
By Disabilities Correspondent
A disabled mum and teacher from Greater Manchester has launched a new travel platform after years of struggling to find reliable accessibility information before booking holidays.
GoTripAble was created by Jacqueline Manning, who said many travel websites fail to provide the practical details disabled travellers and families often need.
Born with a dislocated right hip, Jacqueline underwent several procedures during childhood before later needing a total hip replacement at the age of 24.
Although the surgery helped, she still experiences ongoing pain, mobility issues and balance difficulties.
She said booking holidays often became stressful because important information was difficult to find.
“I love holidays, but I kept finding that the information I really needed was either vague, hidden away or missing completely,” she said.
“A place can look perfect on a booking site, but that does not tell you whether the pavements are uneven, whether the resort is on a hill, whether there are toilets nearby or whether getting around will leave you exhausted.”
Jacqueline said travelling became even more complicated after becoming a mum to two young children.
“Once I had children, holiday planning became even more of a puzzle,” she said.
“I was not just asking, ‘Can I manage this place?’ I was asking, ‘Can I manage this place with young children, a buggy, toilet stops, tired legs and all the normal chaos that comes with family travel?’”
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The platform brings together practical information including terrain, walkability, transport access, toilet facilities and family-friendly details to help people make informed decisions before booking a trip.
Jacqueline has also launched GoTripAble Pro, designed for travel agents and professionals supporting clients with accessibility, health or family-related travel needs.
“This is not about telling people where they can or cannot go,” she said.
“It is about giving people better information before they spend hundreds or thousands of pounds.”
She added: “Disabled people, people with health conditions and families are often expected to do hours of detective work before booking a holiday. I wanted to build something that made that easier.”
