Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Travel Tips To Enjoy Deaf Cruise

By Tracie Knight


Traveling is a way to see the world and meet new people. It is an adventure at every turn. When you travel, you get to see a side of life you never get to see in your daily routine. You get to learn new cultures, meet new people. You get to learn a new language, taste different food, try new things. Traveling is learning while having fun, and it is definitely for everyone.

Not all get people get to travel. Some say they do not have enough money to squeeze in leisure. Some say they are too tied up at work. Some are afraid to travel, especially overseas where they do not know anybody. Some are afraid to go to places because they have a disability. The truth of the matter is, these issues are not hindrances to see the world. If a person wants to explore so bad, he or she will be able to find a way. Your disability should not stop you from living. But before you pack your bags to go on that deaf cruise you have always wanted, be sure to take note of a few things first.

Check for transportation modes that are deaf friendly. Nowadays, most airlines accommodate people with disability well just as long as you tell them beforehand. There are also lots of ships that do the same. Again, give it to them straight and they will make sure you will be attended to during the entire duration of your trip.

Travel agents can also help you with flight bookings down to hotel reservations. Get yourself an agent who has worked with the deaf before. Your agent can help you pick out the most deaf friendly locations and activities for you to have fun during your vacation.

Take a pen and a notepad with you. Let us face it, not everyone can understand sign language. Not everyone has deaf education. In order to avoid misunderstanding, you can write down what you want or need and let them read it instead.

Bring along spare hearing aid. That is, if you use one. Have fresh extra batteries along, too.

Inform management ahead that you have auditory problems so that they can make the necessary changes to accommodate you properly. If you want to stay at a hotel, inform them or have your agent tell them of your condition. Most hotels have special features for the hearing impaired. If you plan for a cruise, there are lots of cruises for the deaf with interpreters on board.

If you bring along a service animal during your vacation, bring all the necessary paperwork. Keep in mind that there are some places that have provisos on bringing animals so it would be for the best if you plan your vacation to places that allow entrance of such animals. There are some places with strict anti rabies laws which may not allow service dogs.

Being deaf is most definitely not a reason why you can not chill out, relax and have fun. You can still do things that most people can, and travel is one of them. Go out, see the world, and live a little. Deaf or not, you deserve a vacation.




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