Disability Travel Insurance

To make your travels as straightforward as possible, choose a destination that is accessible to all. Regulations are changing globally, which means there has been an increase in attraction, accommodation providers and transport services all beginning or continuing to accommodate accessible tourism.

We’ve written a list of our favourite accessible holiday destinations:

1. London, England. Have you ever heard Samuel Jackson’s quote ‘when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’? There are a fantastic amount of sights to see and activities to do in London. Whether you have a passion for history, architecture, art, dining experiences or fancy bars, London has it all! The city continues to become more accessible; from the science museum (recognised in 2010 as one of the UK’s best accessible visitor attractions), to the Tate Modern (which has touch tours, audio guides and a sign language multimedia guide) and the London Eye (accessible, however, wheelchair number limits apply). While the underground isn’t 100% accessible, forward planning will allow you to get around London well. Using the Transport for London website, you can use the online journey planner to filter your search according to accessibility requirements, and they have insightful material about particular modes of transport. The streets of London have wheelchair ramps and almost all hotels have at least 5% of their rooms dedicated to guests with a disability.

2. Bali, Indonesia. Bali is one of Australian’s most loved destinations with 800,000 tourists visiting every year. The tourism market has therefore become more accessible to all tourists. Tanah Lot Temple is the most famous temple in Bali, built by fishermen, and legend has it that it has been protected by sea snakes for hundreds of years. The temple is accessible with walkways in the park that are wide enough for a wheelchair to traverse comfortably. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a taste of the beauty of Bali.

3. Warsaw, Poland. Warsaw’s infamous history alone is a great enough reason to travel to the city! Warsaw Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which lay in ruins in 1944 after the intense bombing campaigns during World War II and the Warsaw Uprising. You can take a lift to see an exquisite view of the city in the Palace of Culture and Science. Warsaw has been recognised as the most disabled-friendly city in Europe for 2020. Awarded by the European Commission, Warsaw has had great success with its programmes to remove barriers in the city by replacing old infrastructure with new, accessible alternatives. Pathways, bicycle lanes, and pavements across the city have been upgraded to improve accessibility. In addition, buses, trams, and the metro have been renovated to meet accessibility standards.