Clearly not everything can be controlled, but these tips will make your trip run more smoothly and with less worry. More and more cities are opting for accessible tourism so you will certainly find a destination that you like, and that fits your needs.
Ten useful tips for accessible tourism
There are an increasing number of agents involved in the tourism sector offering accessible tourism recommendations. In the future, you will be able to plan trips …show more content…
Plan ahead
Before deciding on a particular city, research its degree of accessibility. There are many websites and forums where you will find opinions and information about its monuments, nature areas, accommodation and restaurants, which will give you some clues about its accessibility. If the results are not what you expect, don’t be discouraged - the visit will surely still be worthwhile.
2. Check the accessibility of the hotel and its surroundings
It’s possible that a hotel is accessible, but that its rooms cannot be adapted to your specific needs. That's why it's worth calling ahead to find out. On the other hand, when you familiarise yourself with the accommodation, you should also investigate the accessibility of its surroundings (restaurants, cobblestone pavements, ramps or stairs) and generally the area where it is located.
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3. Book in advance
Although it is very common to make reservations at the last minute, especially short breaks or long weekends, remember that hotels usually have a small number of adapted rooms and if you wait until the last day, they can already be fully …show more content…
Plan your routes
Footpaths, buses, underground stations and accessible entrances in the buildings you want to visit (museums, churches, monuments, etc.). All these aspects are part of your trip, so it is important to bear them in mind when planning.
6. Choose the most appropriate time of year
The weather is too unpredictable and can always surprise us, so when planning your accessible tourism trip, try to look for dates during which nothing weather-related can spoil your getaway. Paying attention to weather forecasts can help. It goes without saying that you won’t be able to prevent everything, but this way probability will be in your favour.
7. Consider the opinions of others
Before booking your tickets or making a hotel reservation, check the ratings and comments that other users make about transport, hotels etc. Pay attention, above all, to the opinions of other people with disabilities. This way you can know how they travelled around, what obstacles they encountered and how they were overcome.
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