Attractions for Disabled Visitors during St. Lucia Holidays
St. Lucia is an exotic island situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is a small island, only 27 miles wide, it has gained enormous popularity as a holiday destination. The island remained a colony of France for many years after which it was taken over by Great Britain. St. Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1979.
Amazing white beaches with blue sea water are some of the main attractions of this destination. Situated in the Caribbean region, this area also has a nice tropical weather which lightens up the beautiful views. Various activities are available for all kinds of people which they can enjoy and experience. Caribbean holidays instantly bring in the idea of hiking, biking, tours, beaches, water sports and other adventures; which leads people to think that it is not a suitable place for disabled people to visit for holidays. However, this is not at all true since St. Lucia did not leave out the disabled, and has many things for them to enjoy.
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.
Edward Watkinson is a travel guide. For St Lucia Holidays and other Caribbean holidays visit this Caribbean holiday website today at http://www.caribbeanconnection.com.
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