What Are The Major Attractions Of The Caribbean Holidays For Disabled Visitors?
Monday, October 12th, 2009Caribbean holidays are charming for everyone: grownups, children, and the disabled. These islands are inexplicably beautiful and interesting that nobody would ever grow bored of this place. The Caribbean islands are famous worldwide for the exciting and thrilling water sports. It comprises of more than 7000 islands, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It is adorned with white-sand beaches, sparkling clear water, beautiful scenery and the palm trees that sway with the breeze. The place welcomes the tourists warm-heartedly.
The Caribbean holidays are ideal for experiencing the best water sports in the world. Disabled visitors might not be able to take part in such activities, but they can still feel the thrill and adventure of watching others doing jet skiing, parasailing etc. If they have only visual or hearing impairment, then they can enjoy lighter sports activities like canoeing and banana boat. The guides and instructors are very helpful, and they can help the disabled visitors to enjoy in water with lighter current.
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.
Disabled visitors should always be cautious about any holiday plan they make. Their travel agents should advise them about undertaking a particular journey or not. Unfortunately, they will not get as much fun and excitement out of their Caribbean holiday, nonetheless, it is worth a visit.
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.
Else, they can go to art galleries and aquariums or go for horse riding or golf. Visiting a spa is necessary during your stay in the Caribbean, which the disabled visitors will find extremely pleasurable. Different carnivals and festivals take place in this region throughout the year, which must be attended to feel the spirit of the Caribbean!