Perfect Caribbean Holidays For Disabled Visitors
October 13th, 2009 by Edward Watkinson, under Vacations. No Comments
Everyone, irrespective of age is drawn towards the alluring beauty of the Caribbean. The reason being, this place boosts unmatchable beauty and liveliness, and it offers varied activities for everyone. It is not just about the thrill and fun water sports. It cradles more than 7000 islands in its lap with the Atlantic Ocean on one border and the Caribbean Sea on the other. You are welcomed by the sun-bleached sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, exquisite landscapes and palm trees dancing to the wind.
If you are looking for a holiday with one of the best water sports facilities, then Caribbean is just the right place to go. Disabled visitors might find it hard to take part in the extremely thrilling yet risky water sports, but they still have the advantage of watching live sports like jet skiing or parasailing, right there before their eyes. If they are not handicapped that much, then they can even enjoy simpler activities like canoeing or banana boating. The helpful guides and instructors while doing it will assist them.
Wheel chairs are available almost everywhere from the flights and airports and at most of the hotels. Efforts have been made to make extra arrangements for disabled visitors. Most tour operators, hotels and cruise ships have to comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to ensure great comfort for visitors with disabilities.
The most exciting and thrilling part of the holidays for disabled visitors is to go on a cruise. Many cruises have specially designed their ships to accommodate wheel chairs easily. The alleys and the doorframes are wider and ramps are provided everywhere near the stairs/steps. These ships have flat thresholds, in-shower wheels, elevators and other accessible activities for the disabled visitors.
The disabled visitors should take necessary precautions before going anywhere for holidays. Their travel agents should be clear about the facilities being offered in their dream destination. The thrill and fun would be slightly less than that experienced by others, but it would not be absent altogether!
Apart from the water-based activities, a plenty of other things that the disabled visitors can do during their stay in the Caribbean are there. They can get a visual treat of waterfalls, caves, watching birds, volcanoes and rain forests etc. Going on a day safari or to an amusement park would make great alternate options.
You simply cannot ignore the exotic cuisine of the Caribbean region. Its diversity is unmatched. If the disabled visitors select the right destination for their holidays, then they are bound to have loads of fun! Nevertheless, the important thing is to select that place, which is handicap accessible and handicap friendly e.g. Puerto Rico, Aruba, and St John. It is hoped that other islands shall raise the level of their handicap-friendly facilities.
