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.
Located in the Caribbean, the main attractions at the island are the sandy white beaches and clear blue waters along with the tropical climate and lush scenery. It is a place that has various activities to suit people with all kinds of interests. When one thinks of a Caribbean holiday, the few things that come to mind are tours, hikes, water sports and partying. It may seem that a place such as St. Lucia might not be suitable for people with any disabilities as they would not be able to take part in these activities. This is not so. There are many attractions that St. Lucia offers for disabled visitors so that they too can enjoy their holiday to the fullest.
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.
The association of Disabled People International (DPI) organized a conference in June 2006 at St. Lucia, discussing about the rights for such people in the topic ?Inclusive Tourism in the Caribbean Region?. The St. Lucia National Council for Persons with Disabilities is also putting its effort and hard work in creating awareness for disabled people.
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.
For disabled and special people, St. Lucia is an ideal place for vacations since special care in handling such people is provided.
About the Author:
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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