Disabled Holiday Choices Are Improving All The Time
Most of us benefit from a good holiday – and now there are so many options for everyone to enjoy a break. If you or someone you travel with has a disability, getting the best service is essential – which means facilities that are fit for purpose, easy and safe access with ramps, a stair lift or platform lift and plenty of opportunity for new experiences –it’s a holiday and shouldn’t be hard work for anyone involved. People who use wheelchairs are often reasonably well catered for in the home and work environment, but historically, holidays have been something of a challenge – but things are looking up.
Wide Range of Accomodation Styles
UK Disability Law in the UK has pushed forward the process of access for all, and the range of holidays now available is getting better all the time. For land lovers, there’s a huge selection of accommodation in the UK, from coastal cottage and country houses, caravans and cabins – all with good wheelchair access. Many have facilities such kitchens and bathrooms with lowered work surfaces – or easy to use wet rooms with hoists, electric beds and access to outdoors pools. If you are looking for places to check out, there are several very good sites for ideas on what’s available – able to cater to a variety of disabled holiday needs.
Hotels For A Touch Of Luxury
If you prefer hotel life with all mod cons,  it is worth looking for newly adapted hotels, where the most modern and efficient equipment will have been installed.  Getting from floor to floor without having to squash into a lift or ask for help is always a plus – and a platform lift gives chair users a bit more independence. Many 5 star hotels have excellent spa facilities, but if you use a wheel chair, check before you book that your chair can be accommodated. Of course, your hotel may have everything you need, but getting out and about and being in a new environment is good too – art cinemas and theatres have improved access so no-one needs to miss out on getting out and about. In terms of costs there should be something available to suit most pockets, from no-fuss economy Youth Hostels, mid range Premier Inns up to luxury manor houses.