International Tour Groups for the Disabled
As Saint Augustine once quipped, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." Today, anyone can travel despite mobility challenges or other disabilities. With a few adjustments, you can go on safari in Africa or watch a bullfight in Spain. There are many travel agencies that specialize in accommodations and transportation for wheelchair-bound travelers.
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Disabled Accessible Travel
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Disabled Accessible Travel is based in Barcelona, Spain. Specializing in college-age groups traveling to European destinations such as Spain, Portugal and Italy, it also arranges cruises with shore excursions. Other travel services for the disabled include airport transfers in wheelchair- or scooter-accessible vehicles and help booking hotels with accessible rooms. Disabled Accessible Travel also arranges accommodations for groups consisting of both disabled and non-disabled persons.
Tours for the Disabled
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Daniel Steinburg leads Tours for the Disabled; he has lectured on disabled tourism at an international convention held by the United Nations. His specialty is arranging tours of Israel, but Steinburg has taken groups of disabled persons to Ireland, Greece, England, China, Australia, Vietnam, South Africa, Iceland and Japan. You can join one of his pre-planned tours across the world or request help planning your own itinerary.
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Accessible Journeys
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Accessible Jouneys offers arranges group or individual tours and cruises. The agency can provide travel companions if you require daily assistance. You can join one of their planned tours or create your own, and they can arrange accommodations for non-disabled family members or friends. Accessible Journeys tours include destinations such as Alaska, Chile, Peru, Egypt, Israel, Kenya, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Tours.com
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Several online directory sites post sections for accessible travel. Tours.com offers a listing of tour companies that specialize in helping travelers of every ability visit their dream destinations. Whether you wish to go on a safari, support environmentalism by taking an eco-tour or pack your parka for Iceland, their listings will help you find an operator. You can browse the listings by country or by tour operator.
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