In this article we’ll take you on a tour of places that you might consider going for an unforgettable holiday.
Taking the kids to a theme park for a family holiday in Florida
What better way to bring a sense of magic in your child’s life than a trip to one of the theme parks within Florida, whether it’s Disney World, Sea World, Epcot or Universal Studios. Florida enjoys plenty of sunshine and is less busy in the shoulder season – although you should definitely expect some lines. If you’re a family with a child who experiences a disability, then you’ll have a number of services you can tap into to make the visit more enjoyable. Walt Disney World for example provides various accessibility support.
You should plan the visit to a theme park well ahead of time, getting in touch with the park around their different options for catering to a disability. Having this planned out well in advance can help coordinate the visit to the park a bit better once you arrive.
Sensory Delights of Hong Kong
Hong Kong brings some of the best elements of Asia, but represents a truly diverse and rich cultural hub. It’s very common to run into people from your own country here.
What makes Hong Kong a good candidate for this list is its wheelchair and disability friendly design. If you enjoy spontaneous exploration of a new environment, this city is for you. Research this market though, as there is some areas of hilly terrain that might be best avoided or planned in advance.
Caribbean Cruise
There’s a reason our elderly community loves taking a cruise;
lines are perfectly set up to support accessibility through the boat. This means ramps everywhere, elevators, wide doorways, and access to all the leisure activities one could want.
A cruise reduces the amount of effort required to get from one place to the next.
Your transport is the destination in many ways! A cruise may have several ports or destinations that form part of the trip, but you’ll spend plenty of time at sea.
The Caribbean has long been a favourite route for many a cruise traveller, thanks to the amazing weather and beautiful sights from the boat. There’s no shortage of things to do onboard – enjoy relaxing by the pool, sampling the various restaurants or even seeing a live musical act.
If the constant rushing to make different legs of a holiday journey sounds daunting, a cruise might be for you.
Beachside Spa in Bali
Bali is a beautiful holiday destination offering everything you could want from a beach holiday.
If you believe a holiday is about relaxing and recharging, what better place to visit than a resort and spa.
Bali is famous for its luxurious accommodation options at highly competitive rates, as well as its worldwide reputation as leaders in spa, wellness and massage.
London’s calling
It’s often said that there’s nowhere quite like London, and if you’ve ever visited the English capital, you’ll no doubt agree.
A city steeped in history, London still manages to remain one of the more modern and forward thinking major cities in the world. Within a short distance, visitors can attend the Tate Modern art gallery, go inside the London Bridge tower, take photos on the Thames and visit St Paul’s Cathedral.
What makes London so special is that it will offer whatever it is you’re interested in – live music, theatre, historical places and virtually any cuisine you could want.
London’s appeal to the disabled traveller is due not only to its reasonably flat and good quality walk-ways, but a high standard of accessibility in most of the major landmarks. With a growing percentage of travellers over 70 years old, tourist spots in the city need to cater for reduced mobility more and more.
If you require additional support and guidance, there are accessible tours and wheelchair-compatible taxi services available. If you’re travelling with a group and planning to explore more of England, you can hire an accessible van for the trip.
What’s your ideal destination?
We’d love to hear from you – have you visited a country or city that offered excellent services and experiences for disabled tourists? We’ll add it to this article.