Recommendations for a trip away with an elderly parent

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I wondered if any of you had some useful experience to share. I want to take my mum away for a trip this autumn, when it’s not too hot. She is in her 80s and loves to travel still. She needs to use a walker and can’t really do hills. She loves mooching around shops and markets, watching the world go by. Neither of us are fans of all day English breakfasts.

Has anyone been to any good places/hotels with someone of reduced mobility? I’d really appreciate any info.

You are right about Seville - we went there a couple of years ago. The food was amazing. I think we might try Olhao in Portugal. Quite small. Very flat. Easy to get to.

Portugal have terrible pavements, they are often a trip hazard -

Before you said about mobility I took my mum 80 to Malta it was lovely in September, would she be happy in a nice hotel with views?

Cruise with Virgin or MSC! Show her the videos! It’s a long way from Saga and yet v v disability friendly

Great ideas

I also suggest a river cruise.

Cruise from Southampton. The Norwegian Fjords are great and you can see them from the ship.