Planes, Canes, and Automobiles

"The table of contents reads like a list of your biggest worries when planning a trip with an older loved one that Grubb puts to rest with her intuitively written and expertly researched chapters. Grubb's travel experiences with her mother Dorothy have resulted in …a delightful guide full of important information for those of us who want to enjoy the companionship of our best travel partners, our parents." —Samantha Brown, Television Travel Host & AARP Travel Ambassador

“If visiting the Great Wall of China with a loved one in a wheelchair seems impossible, this book is for you. The travel stories of Valerie and her mother Dorothy prove that international travel can be enjoyable, despite mobility restrictions. Planes, Canes, and Automobiles is frank, funny, and truly one of a kind.” —Paula Froelich, Editor in Chief, Yahoo! Travel

"My trip to Normandy, France last year with my 85-year-old father and 91-year-old uncle was a deeply emotional journey, made immensely more satisfying because we followed Grubb’s insightful advice from day one. Planes, Canes, and Automobile not only offers practical tips for older travelers, but also speaks to the joy of sharing a travel experience with people you love, no matter the age difference." —Deb Wood, Collections Manager, Stranahan House Museum and Avid Traveller

"While writing Planes, Canes, and Automobiles, Valerie Grubb set out to share practical travel tips gained from her experiences traveling over 300,000 miles with her mother, Dorothy. In doing so, she has created a handy guide to managing travel planning, packing, problems and expectations for adult children and their parents. Valerie's love and respect for her mother – and Dorothy's for her – shine through every page of this delightful, eminently useful book. A must-read for anyone planning a multigenerational vacation or a trip with older parents." —Nancy Parode, Senior and Baby Boomer Travel Expert and writer for About.com

"Valerie Grubb has thousands of miles of travel under her belt, both alone and with her Mom. As a result, her book is chock full of practical, highly useful advice and information derived from personal experience and enhanced with plentiful anecdotes. Follow the tips in this book to create your own great vacations and memories with two, three or even four generations of family." —Eileen Gunn, Founder, FamiliesGoTravel.com

"As a wheelchair user for over seven years, my family and I have personally used many of Valerie's recommendations in our travels. More importantly, I have shared her insight with new wheelchair users as educational material for Able Challenger. When it comes to travel for those with mobility restrictions, Planes, Canes, and Automobiles is the best resource available." —John Berkey, management consultant and co-founder of Able Challenger

"Valerie M. Grubb´s Planes, Canes and Automobiles is a must-read for anyone wishing to travel with their elderly parents. Written in a direct, engaging tone, Grubb addresses many of the difficulties and joys of going on the road—from dealing with your parent´s reluctance to travel, to detailed packing lists and clever resources you shouldn´t miss to help you enjoy your vacation. Grubb´s Planes, Canes and Automobiles is a one-stop-shop for the grown and flown wanting to take their aging parents on a vacation." —Lorraine C. Ladish, Author, Founder of VivaFifty.com

"A practical guide that deals with the logistics and the emotional aspects of traveling with an older family member." —Candy B. Harrington, author of Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Author Bio: Valerie Grubb's father was a pilot, so she was born with travel in her blood. She began traveling solo at the tender age of four (when she wandered out of eyesight of her house one day), and since then she has continued to make exploring the world a priority while pursuing careers in both operations management and executive coaching. Val and her mom, Dorothy, took their first overseas vacation together when Dorothy was sixty-four, and in the more than twenty years since then, they have logged over 300,000 miles (and counting!). In response to the lack of available resources on the subject of seniors traveling with their adult children, Val began publishing Travel with Aging Parents (travelwithagingparents.com) in 2013, a blog that chronicles the triumphs (and challenges) of intergenerational travel with Val's signature ''you-can-do-this'' flair.