St. Lucia is Ideal for Tourists with Disabilities
Situated in the middle of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, St. Lucia is one of the most famous holiday destinations. With a width of 27 miles, this small island is quite renowned as a vacation spot. After the British rule in 1979, this island, which was a colony under the French rule, became a self-governing state of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The island of St. Lucia comprises of beautiful sandy beaches, which are covered by bright blue water. The tropical weather of St. Lucia attracts tourists who enjoy the climate while viewing the glorious sunset of the Caribbean. Along with this a wide variety of fun-filled adventures are a part of the Caribbean holidays. When one hears about the Caribbean, the idea of hiking the trails, great adventure, superb climate, thrilling water sports, come in to the mind instantly. People tend to misunderstand the island not being the perfect choice for disabled people to have fun. Fortunately, at St. Lucia, special arrangements and attractions have been designed for disabled people.
Over the years, there has been much awareness about the rights of disabled people and an increase in the number of tourists with disabilities. Caribbean islands including St. Lucia have been actively working to make the environment friendlier for such people. There are many hotels and resorts on the island that have rooms especially for disabled visitors, which offer special treatment. Almost all the restaurants and hotels are well equipped with facilities such as wheel chairs etc, and there are many which do not have stairs so they are easily accessible for people with walking disabilities. Moreover, there are many activities that are specially designed for disabled visitors with the help of experts such as snorkelling and diving. The Diveheart Foundation has been working in the Caribbean for many years for this purpose. The warm clear waters of St. Lucia are ideal for people with muscular problems who cannot endure cold water.
In June 2006, an organization known as Disabled People International (DPI) held a seminar on ?Inclusive Tourism in the Caribbean Region? in St. Lucia, and is actively working to make St. Lucia an accessible tourist destination. Another such organization is the St. Lucia National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
Prior to the landing of the disabled tourists to the Caribbean, it is wise to work really hard in arranging things for them. All special requirements should be taken care of in order to avoid any hassles. Travel agents can also inform the airlines as well as the hotel, about the condition of the person so that they are handled well. Since the internet has made everything so easy in this world, it helps a person is booking holidays and vacations as per the requirement of the tourist.
Overall, St. Lucia is a good holiday option for people with disabilities, and promises to provide an exciting experience.
