As travellers, we’re now more savvy and time-precious than ever before. We love short city breaks more than two weeks in the sun and prefer living like a local to holing up in hotels. Our holiday habits have changed dramatically, but how has our approach to booking a vacation shifted?

Eight million people in the US are deaf, but around 70% are either unemployed or underemployed. Since partnering with the ‘Communication Service for the Deaf’, Uber is taking a proactive step towards the inclusion of this group, making trips easier for deaf drivers and passengers alike.

Getting around is a challenge for those in wheelchairs, particularly when it comes to finding accessible taxis or public transportation. In order to give a helping hand to the disabled community, a French start-up is connecting wheelchair-bound individuals with affordable, accessible rental cars.

What happens if you’re too fat, fit or fabulous for a regular beach or city break? As demand for active, gay-friendly and plus-size holidays grows, travel operators are offering breaks that meet niche needs. In the second of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at those travelling to get fit or fit in.