Don’t Let Medical Needs Hamper Your Travel
An avid traveler, Claudette Spinelli, meets people from various backgrounds on every trip she takes. Each person tells a different story of how they came to a far-flung location or discovered a love for travel. Each new friend brings a discovery, such as the existence of sober vacations. Recent travels uncovered that there’s a specially designed vacation package to fit any need.
Vacations for the Mobility Impaired
Using a wheelchair or mobility chair shouldn’t impede a love of travel. According to Retire Guide, 14 vacation hot spots in the US provide wheelchair-accessible sightseeing. Sure, plenty of hotels offer accessible rooms, but there’s more to a vacation than where you stay! The top spots include a few surprises like Niagara Falls, NY, which revamped its popular attractions to accommodate everyone, and a slew of beaches, such as Miami, FL; Daytona Beach, FL; and Oahu, HI. In cities like Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC, the government created accessible entryways and access routes to major historical monuments like the PA’s Liberty Bell and DC’s Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the White House.
Other cities with a multitude of accessible sightseeing options include San Francisco and San Diego, CA. Even fishing from famous piers has been made an accessible activity. The Riverwalk, zoo, and amusement park in San Antonio, TX, provide full access. Also, consider vacationing in Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Atlanta, GA; and Las Vegas, NV.
Explore the high seas via the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Cruise. The ship features more than 40 accessible cabins (sleeping quarters and bathrooms) and accessible pools with lift chairs.
Special Food Needs
Some individuals cheat themselves out of vacations because of dietary needs. Why? It turns out many locations cater to special diets. Whether you need gluten-free or sugar-free meals, or something else, many spas and retreats offer chef-prepared meals catering to your diet.
Some fitness retreats include physical activities, while others provide unique all-inclusive travel, such as GoldLeaf Luxury Train travel packages. A chef prepares each person’s meals from scratch, using local ingredients and adhering to special diet needs. According to Fit Stays, resorts such as Hilton Head Health in South Carolina and Vita Vie Retreat in Delray Beach, Florida, cook each meal a vacationer eats following their diet needs.
Sober (Alcohol-Free) Vacations
Many people recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) mention vacations as a challenge to maintaining their sobriety. Hotels feature bars and most cruises do, too. Sober vacations save the day and time off from work. Travel Sober partners with Holland America Line to offer dry cruises to fabulous destinations like Vancouver, Canada. Opt for sober village offerings to experience truly alcohol-free surroundings, according to Sober Vacations International. This type of vacation package includes onboard meetings and workshops.
Don’t let your medical needs dictate your lifestyle! Vacation options abound that offer the world for your exploration. Where will you visit next?
