Accessible holidays

Isn’t it interesting how the very best service, in whatever service area we would be considering, often comes from pioneers who went on to fill a gap which they identified for their own needs or for the needs of their loved ones? In this particular instance I’m talking about a retiree who was bored out of his skull, having worked for the full 45 years a typical Gen-Xer works and gone into retirement. He decided to come out of retirement and start a business as a personal travel consultant, specializing in helping individuals and groups such as families plan accessible holidays.

It turns out there was quite a big gap in the market, because as much as the facilities associated with travel and tourism will likely clearly indicate to be accessible, partially accessible or say nothing at all if they’re not accessible, there’s always a big gap left between identifying accessible places and services, and finalizing a booking that will ensure any impaired traveler actually gets a valuable and accommodating experience. So of course it should be clear by now that by “accessibility” I’m talking about the likes of wheelchair facilities, like a platform lift for wheelchairs, at a specific hotel, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be for differently-abled people.

The elderly also come into focus as a group for which accessibility in the services offered is important, so too travelers with special dietary needs, guide dogs, pregnant women and infants, the ill, etc. The bottom line is that any and all kinds of visitors should be able to enjoy their time and not feel like they’re some kind of burden for whom the staff would have to go out of their way to make a plan.

Isn’t it interesting how the very best service, in whatever service area we would be considering, often comes from pioneers who went on to fill a gap which they identified for their own needs or for the needs of their loved ones? In this particular instance I’m talking about a retiree who was bored out of his skull, having worked for the full 45 years a typical Gen-Xer works and gone into retirement. He decided to come out of retirement and start a business as a personal travel consultant, specializing in helping individuals and groups such as families plan accessible holidays.

It turns out there was quite a big gap in the market, because as much as the facilities associated with travel and tourism will likely clearly indicate to be accessible, partially accessible or say nothing at all if they’re not accessible, there’s always a big gap left between identifying accessible places and services, and finalizing a booking that will ensure any impaired traveler actually gets a valuable and accommodating experience. So of course it should be clear by now that “accessibility” broadly refers to the availability of special and Lightweight Wheelchair facilities at a specific hotel. People with disabilities may be provided with ramps, lifts, and modified doors and bathrooms as part of these special facilities. Moreover, accessible hotels usually have staff that is knowledgeable about the needs of guests with disabilities, and they can help with any questions or problems.

The elderly also come into focus as a group for which accessibility in the services offered is important, so too travelers with special dietary needs, guide dogs, pregnant women and infants, the ill, etc. The bottom line is that any and all kinds of visitors should be able to enjoy their time and not feel like they’re some kind of burden for whom the staff would have to go out of their way to make a plan.

For people with special needs, it is wise to inform the tour provider that extra assistance is required during their travel. In such cases, it is better to get help from a handicap vehicle rentals provider, who can provide transportation in wheelchair-friendly automobiles. They might also assist you with a wheelchair ramp for your convenience at a minimal cost. So, don’t worry about the obstructions during the travel, plan it in advance and have a memorable vacation.

That said, about the topic of accessibility for visitors, a retiree in question has had a lot to say. He has commented on personalizing the service and bridging the gap between the information that is generally available and actually making tangible travel plans which are accessible:

So here’s what the retiree in question has had to say about how he goes about personalizing the service and bridging the gap between the information that is generally available and actually making tangible travel plans which are accessible:

Provision is often made

There’s quite a sad reality attached to accessibility in the travel industry. While pretty much all the public commercial service providers make all the required provision to accommodate disabled travelers and those with other accessibility needs, this is not at the core of the information they publish as part of their marketing. You pretty much have to dig for it and the reason is that there appears to be a perception that if something is exclusively marked to be accessible then it’s not quite as “premium” as they’d like for you to believe it is.

Otherwise provision is widely made for accessibility, whether at clearly marked accessible attractions and destinations such as the likes of Stonehenge or at airports and on aircrafts.

Sources of accurate information

With regards to the most accurate sources of information about accessibility, surprisingly you seem to get more information while perhaps looking through wheelchairs from Fenetic Wellbeing than on the likes of travel guide websites. Specialist retailers of accessibility equipment such as these publish more useful and accurate travel accessibility info via channels such as the blogs associated with their front-store websites.

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