How to Plan a Trip When Walking is Difficult

Travel should be fun, but if you or your spouse has trouble walking long distances, planning a vacation can feel stressful. You worry about steep hills, lack of elevators, or walking too far from the hotel to the museum.

Your digital friend can act as a specialized travel agent who understands mobility needs. Instead of guessing if a city is "walkable," you can ask AI to build an itinerary that avoids stairs and keeps walking to a minimum. It can find hotels near the main attractions and even suggest the best spots for sitting and people-watching.

Imagine you want to visit a city like Charleston or Savannah. You can tell the AI, "My husband uses a cane and can’t walk more than two blocks at a time." It will suggest a trolley tour, a museum with elevators, and a restaurant right across the street from your hotel. It takes the worry out of the "unknowns."

Try this Recipe: Use this simple method to plan a comfortable trip.

Open your AI tool (like ChatGPT or Gemini).

Type this request: "I want to visit [City Name] for 3 days. I have limited mobility and cannot walk long distances or climb stairs. Please create a relaxed itinerary for me that includes accessible attractions, flat walking paths, and frequent breaks."

Review the plan. Look for activities that sound fun and easy.

Ask for details. If it suggests a museum, ask: "Does this museum have an elevator and wheelchairs available?"

Double-check. Always call the hotel or venue to confirm they have what you need.

AI is a tool to help you research, but you are the final decision maker. It does the heavy lifting of reading reviews so you can focus on enjoying the journey safely and comfortably.

Next step: Pick a city you have always wanted to visit and ask ChatGPT for a "mobility-friendly" list of things to do there.