Navigating travel with a loved one who has Autism or other special needs shouldn’t mean staying home. Based in Cartersville and serving families across Northwest Georgia — Rome, Dalton, Calhoun, and beyond — we plan inclusive vacations with the sensory needs, routines, and comfort of your whole family in mind.
Certified Local Expertise: Jo’El, our co-founder, is an IBCCES-certified travel professional based right here in Cartersville. That means specialized training in planning travel for individuals with Autism and special needs, backed by personalized, face-to-face or virtual consultations.
Tailored Solutions: No two families travel the same way. We build every itinerary around your family’s sensory needs, routines, and comfort — not a one-size-fits-all package.
IBCCES-Certified Access: Our certification opens the door to a network of certified accommodations, activities, and services — so you know what you’re walking into before you ever leave home.
Sensory-Friendly Planning: From quiet-hour activities to accommodations built for sensory sensitivities, we sweat the details so your trip stays low-stress and high-reward.
Family Bonding: Travel should bring your family closer, not add stress. We build trips designed to create memories every member can enjoy and cherish.
At Travel by Jon & Jo’El, we embrace both the joys and the challenges of family travel for individuals with Autism and special needs. Let us help you build a vacation filled with understanding, inclusivity, and unforgettable moments.
Take the first step toward a stress-free, enjoyable vacation — one crafted around what your family actually needs.
Choose Travel by Jon & Jo’El, where every family member is valued and every journey is planned with care.
Some airports allow autistic individuals and their families to do a trial run through the airport they are flying out of to make sure things go to plan. Click Here to Learn More
Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson, an easy drive down I-75 from Cartersville) is part of the Hidden Sunflower Project? The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower- a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces. Click Here to Learn More
The IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) is designed to help individuals requesting accommodations at participating attractions. Click Here to Learn More
There are many places and more added all the time that are sensory friendly? Click Here to Learn More