[susan792091]

Hi, I'm here looking for a bit of advice.... I'm trying to plan a holiday for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I'd like it to be a surprise, so obviously I have to be super careful about getting somewhere that is genuinely wheelchair friendly.

Ideally I'd like to go somewhere hot and sunny in Europe, I'm thinking Portgual or Spain, but open to ideas. However, I don't really know where to start with finding accommodation and I get the impression that a lot of places are unreliable even if the description states "wheelchair friendly".

Can anyone give me some good tips for websites, where to start?

Many thanks

[jakhep]

Check out www.accessiblebarcelona.com, Barcelona is a wonderful city to visit and this website gives you details of accommodation, transport and places to see etc, the website is run by a disabled Brit who now lives in Barcelona.

[DaveP]

Hi Susan - I run an acceessible holiday business in the Algarve, southern Portugal. My www address is below. If I can be of any assistance, feel free to email me.

There's a similar set up in the Lisbon area - check out www.accessiblelisbon.com.

If you need any more ideas feel free ask as I have contacts all over!

Regards
Dave

[milosh]

yeah... barca is great when it comes to accessibility. also tenerife.

if all you need is quite basic accessibility you will go cheaper then with full facilities. a tricky bit i often use when it comes to booking hotel/apartment is to politely ask them take a few photos and measures and send me back. sure, i pay it extra. but even a small tip goes the long way in hospitality/tourism branch.

This post has been edited by milosh: 08 August 2007 - 05:22 PM

[Airdna]

Hi

There is a fantastic company for helping out with this and they are call Accessible Travel, have a look at them and their holidays online.

I would suggest you book your accommodation with them, but your flights seperatly, as they are only a smallish company, they can not always offer the cheapest flights, and they openly tell you that themselves.

They come highly recommended from me, we have used them twice now. They only deal with these kind of holidays, but you are still staying in mainstream accommodation.

If you want any more info, let me know.

[Simon]

Hi Susan

Bit of a self plug here but we have an accessible villa near Loule, Algarve, Portugal.
The site link it below.
It includes airport transfers, our adapted Berlingo in the price or my wife driving you in our Trafic plus equipment we offer onsite.
The site has full details.
Simon

[roo]

susan792091, on Aug 7 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

Hi, I'm here looking for a bit of advice.... I'm trying to plan a holiday for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I'd like it to be a surprise, so obviously I have to be super careful about getting somewhere that is genuinely wheelchair friendly.

Ideally I'd like to go somewhere hot and sunny in Europe, I'm thinking Portgual or Spain, but open to ideas. However, I don't really know where to start with finding accommodation and I get the impression that a lot of places are unreliable even if the description states "wheelchair friendly".

Can anyone give me some good tips for websites, where to start?

Many thanks

hi susan i also have 4 adapted villas that sleeps 4 to each villa with free airport pickups in a adapted mini bus. also we have very hot temps in the 30s ,we are based in hungary in the thermal spa town of zalakaros ,feel free to brouse at my webpage the link is below ,hope you find what your looking for .
many regards

This post has been edited by roo: 18 August 2007 - 10:12 AM

[Airdna]

Hi Roo

I have just had a look at your web site, and your villa's look great. I can honestly say I have never considered Hungary before, but it all sounds lovely. We have just returned from a holiday but I have saved it in my favourites to keep in mind for future holidays.

What a lovely place to live!!

Take care

Andria x

[nigel]

Hi Susan

We have two wheelchair accessible self catering holiday villas in the Province of Granada, Andalucia, Southern Spain.

Both properties are independent of one another and each property has a private and accessible swimming pool.

Our website is http://www.accessibleandalucia.com

Nigel

[Katski]

susan792091, on Aug 7 2007, 03:01 PM, said:

Hi, I'm here looking for a bit of advice.... I'm trying to plan a holiday for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I'd like it to be a surprise, so obviously I have to be super careful about getting somewhere that is genuinely wheelchair friendly.

Ideally I'd like to go somewhere hot and sunny in Europe, I'm thinking Portgual or Spain, but open to ideas. However, I don't really know where to start with finding accommodation and I get the impression that a lot of places are unreliable even if the description states "wheelchair friendly".

Can anyone give me some good tips for websites, where to start?

Many thanks

Hi Susan,
We run a business finding accessible holidays for people. Having arranged holidays for residential centres for 17 years before this venture, we know how difficult, time consuming and downright frustrating it can be to get the information you need. If you tell us your criteria and a bit about your preferred 'style' of holiday we can search for you worldwide. We'll e-mail you a 'minibrochure' based on your requests.
There are several companies already mentioned here who do a grand job but who are largely limited to the Mediterranean and Canaries regions. We will take on the task of searching anywhere, resorts or city breaks, UK or Worldwide. We take the time to obtain information, measurements and photos and add what we find to our ever-growing database. Eventually we hope to be able to post this database for booking through our site. Holidays With Access
In the meantime, all you need to do is check out our fledgling site and give us a call or e-mail with your details so we can get searching for you.
We can also arrange flights.
We can seek out equipment hire and airport transfers as well.
If you or your friend would like to be updated on new finds, let us know.

To anyone else out there who knows of great places to stay, please post your information and any websites HERE or let us know and we can make our database grow even faster. Our customers certainly will benefit from a greater choice and sharing information on accessible venues gives everyone a chance to get a great holiday.

www.holidayswithaccess.com

[Occ.Therapist]

susan792091, on Aug 7 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

Hi, I'm here looking for a bit of advice.... I'm trying to plan a holiday for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I'd like it to be a surprise, so obviously I have to be super careful about getting somewhere that is genuinely wheelchair friendly.

Ideally I'd like to go somewhere hot and sunny in Europe, I'm thinking Portgual or Spain, but open to ideas. However, I don't really know where to start with finding accommodation and I get the impression that a lot of places are unreliable even if the description states "wheelchair friendly".

Can anyone give me some good tips for websites, where to start?

Many thanks

susan792091, on Aug 7 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

Hi, I'm here looking for a bit of advice.... I'm trying to plan a holiday for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I'd like it to be a surprise, so obviously I have to be super careful about getting somewhere that is genuinely wheelchair friendly.

Ideally I'd like to go somewhere hot and sunny in Europe, I'm thinking Portgual or Spain, but open to ideas. However, I don't really know where to start with finding accommodation and I get the impression that a lot of places are unreliable even if the description states "wheelchair friendly".

Can anyone give me some good tips for websites, where to start?

Many thanks

Hi Susan
For your next visit you should consider South Africa - we have many accessible accommodation, travel groups to assist you, vehicles,tourist activities etc. And lots of sun...See www.disabledtravel.co.za for more info.

[jacqui]

Another self plug here -

Brittany in France - six wheelchair accessible apartments - close to the coast, beautiful area, at least one forum member has stayed with us so she can vouch for us (or not as the case may be!!)

Have a look at our website:
www.ineedaholidaytoo.com

Happy Holidays and happy hunting!

Jacqui