Disability Travel

Our holiday travel destinations are listed by continent, as seen in the right hand menu, and include travel tips for those traveling with disabilities and various health conditions.

Many of these travel articles have been written by Disabled World members who wanted to share their traveling experiences with other readers in the hope they will be of assistance to others with disabilities who may be thinking of traveling locally or abroad.

Accessible tourism is the ongoing endeavor to ensure tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities or age. It encompasses publicly and privately owned tourist locations.

Specific problems found by the disabled tourist when booking a holiday include:

Inaccessible, or only partly accessible, web sites
Lack of accessible airport transfer
Lack of wheelchair accessible vehicles
Lack of well-adapted hotel rooms
Lack of professional staff capable of informing and advising about accessibility issues
Lack of reliable information about a specific attraction's level of accessibility (church, castle, exhibition, etc.)
Lack of accessible restaurants, bars, etc
Lack of adapted toilets in restaurants and public places
Inaccessible streets (cars parking on the sidewalk, etc)
Lack of disability equipment (wheelchairs, bath chairs, toilet raisers, electric scooters)

Whether you are someone who uses a wheelchair or is a slow walker, there are steps you can take to ensure a fun vacation for you and your traveling companions. Our disability travel reviews include accessible cruises, travel locations, and accessible accommodation guides in places all around the world.

From wildlife tours in Kenya, Africa, to airport guides and driving directions for the self drive tourist, Disabled World provides you with all your disabled travel answers. If we don't cover a particular area or accommodation review - tell us about it, or submit your own review for publishing on our website to help other travelers with disabilities.

Disability Travel Articles

Further Information Regarding Disability Travel

Disabled Travelers - Providing Accessible Travel Information
Disabled Travelers.com is a resource that is dedicated to providing accessible travel information to people with disabilities who desire to travel around the world.

Last Minute Airfares - Find Discount Flights
A search on the Internet for last minute airfares and deals can often show the enthusiastic traveler some impressive offers. No matter why you need last minute airfare, perhaps it's because someone is ill, or you want to visit a celebration you forgot about, or just for the thrill of it all, cheap last minute airfares can be found online at great prices.

Mobility International USA - Travel for Humanity
Mobility International USA (MIUSA) presents people with disabilities with the opportunities for both travel and the opportunities to achieve human rights via international exchange and development.

Accessible Journeys - Accessible Vacations for People with Disabilities
Accessible Journeys has been presenting vacation options for people with disabilities since 1985; it has been their only job. The vacations they present are for slow walkers, people who use wheelchairs, as well as their family members and friends.

ICT and Travel Information Access Improvements
Information technology has improved the travel and tourism industry, making it more user-friendly for the estimated six-hundred and fifty million persons with disabilities around the world. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has released a toolkit designed to assist with the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) developers in the travel and tourism industry in a global effort.

Oxygen Travel Tips
Just a few years ago the idea of traveling if you needed supplemental oxygen was enough to make you want to cancel the trip. The logistics and difficulties during travel and then just moving about at your destination were really tough, which meant that many people just avoided the issue and little by little ran the risk of becoming more house bound.

Free Federal Parks and Recreation Access Pass for Persons with Disabilities
When traveling, and you are legally disabled, remember to get a free, lifetime Access Pass to gain free admission at all Federal Parks across the United States. Along with this discount individuals, who are disabled, may use the Access Pass to enjoy many other discounts including camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours. When taking your vacation, or going on a road trip, do not leave home without your Access Pass.

Travelling by Air with Your Commode or Shower Chair
Traveling with your commode or shower chair entails flying and having to deal with airline personnel and airport security - Be prepared! You are, most assuredly, going to be confronted with one or more potential obstacles. First of all, know your rights!

New Zealand Accessible Holiday Accommodation
LIANNE Kalivati has an ambition: not only does she want to provide detailed, easily accessible information for carers and disabled individuals about accessible holiday accommodation in New Zealand, she also wants to produce a website so successful, she can work from home supporting husband Peter.

Wheelchair Travel Tips and Hints for Accessible Adventures
Nowadays it is much easier to travel if you are wheelchair bound. Not so long ago, there were not really any options available to go traveling and those options that were openly available would have probably cost you a small fortune. In current times there are now various accessible platforms that you can use ranging from ease to get on a flight, coach and train.

Online Travel Agency Bookings for Cheaper Vacations
When you are looking to book your next vacation or your next business trip, you may be considering using an online travel agency. Before you decide to do so, however, you should be aware of what to expect from an online travel agency so you can determine how best to match that to your own unique needs.

Health Benefits of Travel
The health benefits of travel are as extensive as the world itself. A vacation can give you a much-needed break from the stresses of your life and rejuvenate your spirit. Plus, it will save valuable money in the long run by preventing doctor bills, sick days and the buildup of stress that can hijack your life.

Disability Friendly Timeshares
If you have a disability, one of the decisions that will have the most impact on the quality of your vacation experience is where you'll reside when you travel. Timeshares are a fantastic alternative to traditional accommodations because they offer an array of services and amenities you won't find in the average hotel.

All Inclusive Vacation Resorts
All-inclusive resorts give travelers great tourist options. Similar to a cruise, your entire trip is planned in advance, but (unlike a cruise) you have flexibility to leave the resort whenever you want. With an all-inclusive vacation, you pay one price and then you are done, which can be really nice for budgeting purposes.

Holidaymakers with Disabilities Should Check Travel Insurance
Disabled holidaymakers have been advised to check their travel insurance to make sure it covers key areas. Brian Seaman, head of consultancy at Tourism for All, said individuals with a disability should ensure they have enough medication with them to last the trip and to check any accommodation they plan to stay in has sufficient facilities to cover their needs.

Traveling with Medical Disabilities
Traveling with a medical disability can be challenging, but it is worth the effort you make to finally have a successful, fun filled vacation.

John Roberts Disability Travel Challenge
John Roberts, a Wheelchair bound man and holidaymaker, is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month long trip.

Concerns when Travelling with a Disability
We often view disabilities as someone who uses a walker, cane, wheelchair and so forth; and what is also very true is that there are all kinds of other challenges that people face when they are traveling.

Great Train Travel Vacations
Did you know, though, that you can still find complete sightseeing vacation packages that have you travel via train? These experiences can be quite rewarding, allowing you to actually see the countryside and interesting tourist destinations without having to drive yourself.

Benefits of Travel Insurance
The primary benefit of travel insurance is the knowledge that should something go wrong while you are abroad, you won't be responsible for finding the money to put it right, at a time when you are already stressed out.

Children with Disabilities and Travelling
There are many types of disabilities, mental as well as physical limitations. This can be a challenge for the parent or guardian when traveling at any time and during the holiday rush it can be an even bigger challenge.

Accessible Vacation Tips
Wheelchairs, mental disabilities, and other medical challenges can make going on a vacation a challenge, but the good news is that travel is not impossible. With the right planning, any family, even ones dealing with disabilities, can have a great time together on vacation.

Tips to Make Traveling with a Disability Easier
If you travel with a disability, handicap, physical limitation, mobility limitation, or developmental disability, have special needs, or use an electric wheelchair or handicap scooter, it's a good idea to learn as much as you can to make disabled travel easier.

RV Travel for the Disabled Adventurer
RVing is a way that many of us choose to aid in keeping our sanity. When it comes time for that vacation that you've been dreaming of, the RV often comes to mind. Everyone from mobile to disabled deserves that R & R time.

Accessible Wheelchair Travel
Not long ago, traveling from point A to B might be a tedious task not to mention traveling abroad. Today, wheelchair bound individuals have the opportunity to travel abroad, set sail on a cruise, or take a drive cross-country to Grandma’s house.

Scott Rains - World Traveller Disabled Travel Advocate
People with disabilities travel by word-of-mouth recommendation more than other market segments I am told. Carting batteries for hearing aids; backups of medications; replacement parts for electric wheelchairs or speech synthesizers can all be part of the logistic task.

Tips for Traveling with Teens
Understanding teens can be difficult, especially when you are planning a vacation. Your teen will likely want to stay home rather than vacation with the family, and even if you are lucky enough to have a mature teen who enjoys spending time with you, he or she will still likely be moody, easily embarrassed, and uncooperative at times.

Five Star Taste - Three Star Budget
Are you used to five-star accommodations and first-class travel? If so, you might feel uncomfortable resorting to cheaper travel plans. So, what should you do if your five star tastes exceed your three-star budget? Here is how to save money while you travel without sacrificing quality.

The Holiday Season - Fun Accommodation and Inclusion
The holiday season began for many of us with Thanksgiving, and for me it was no different. Wendy and I were invited to our daughter’s house, where the, “kids,” had taken on the responsibility of preparing the meal for the holiday. The travel we were required to make was not all that difficult, it was across town, but there were still some issues to be dealt with where travel was concerned.