Holidays

To help you find information on holidays we have compiled a list of suggested web-sites to get you started.  

An excellent starting point is to visit the DirectGov website.

DirectGov

www.direct.gov.uk/DisabledPeople/TravelHolidaysAndBreaks/fs/en

DirectGov publishes a wealth of information that may be useful in helping you plan your trip.  It is particularly good on outlining things to do and check for.  They also give good tips if you need to arrange for equipment or adaptations while you are on holiday or have particular needs when travelling.

DirectGov also has a directory of Holidays in the UK aimed at Disabled People.

Useful Holiday Contacts

Access Travel

www.access-travel.co.uk/

Accessible properties for Disabled People.

Access-Able

www.access-able.com/

An excellent source of access information from all over the world. Access-able has information on accommodation, public transport, attractions, access guides, tours and trips, equipment rental, repairs and medical services.

Accessible Travel

www.accessibletravel.co.uk/

Holidays all over the World for Disabled People.

All Go Here

www.allgohere.com/startframes.htm

This is an accessible holiday site, and is aimed primarily at travel agents, but it offers some an excellent listing of accessible Hotels in the UK.  It also gives details on every airline and how accessible they are.

Can be Done

www.canbedone.co.uk/

Holidays for Disabled People.

Camping for the Disabled

No web-site
Contact Details: 01743 761889.

Camping for the Disabled will help you to locate accessible camp sites.

Caravanning for the Disabled

www.caravan-sitefinder.co.uk/features/disabled/page2.php

Directory of sites which are accessible.

Disabled Drivers Association

www.dda.org.uk

Lots of information for the motorist.

The Disabled Holiday Directory

www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk/

Has dozens of accessible properties available for holidays, all over the world.  

Epic Enabled

www.epic-enabled.com/

Safari Holidays for Disabled People.

German Tourist Board

www.germany-tourism.de/e/vacation_for_disabled.html

If you are thinking of a holiday in Germany the German Tourist Board has a Section for Disabled People on their web-site which is full of excellent information to help you.

Grooms Holidays

http://johngrooms.tnllive.co.uk/landing.asp?id=9

Grooms Holidays offers holidays in the UK.

Hartgrove Farm Holidays

www.hartgrovefarm.co.uk/accessible/

Accessible farm based holidays.

Highland Disabled Holidays

www.highlanddisabledcottageholidays.co.uk/

Highland Disabled Holidays offer accessible Cottages in the Highlands.

Holiday Care

www.holidaycare.org.uk/

Information and Advice site, for holidays for Disabled People.  

Holiday Care is a national charity based at Croydon in south London and has been established for 22 years. It is supported by the UK’s national tourist boards, the travel industry and a number of well-known corporations, trusts and voluntary sector organisations.

Holiday Care produces a series of inexpensive fact sheets for both UK and Overseas destinations.

Royal Association for Rehabilitation and Disability

www.directenquiries.com/

This powerful search tool from RADAR can be used for finding accommodation, holidays, accessible venues, right down to accessible toilets!

Self Catering Holidays on the Scottish Borders

www.disabled-holidays-scotland.co.uk/

Self Catering Disabled Holidays in Scotland.

Surgery Door

www.surgerydoor.co.uk/travel/travel1_list.asp

Useful site to help identify what immunisations you require.

Wheeling around the Algarve

www.player.pt/player/mysite/english/index_en.asp

Holiday facilities for Disabled People in the Algarve

Winter Sunshine Holidays

www.wintersunshineholidays.com/

Winter Sunshine Holidays offer holidays for Disabled People, they will also put together bespoke holidays on request.