Ways To Make The Most Out Of Deaf Cruise And Travel

By Tracie Knight


if you want to learn something new, the break away from you usual boring routine of eat, sleep and work. Go out and try new food. Acquaint yourself people from all walks of life. Bask in the new sights. In short, travel.

Only a few get to travel. Some are afraid to, some do not have the means. Some think of all the expenses when traveling and are put off altogether when they see their calculations. Some just love their jobs too much they do not feel the need to get away. And others think that they are not fit to travel because of a disability. Well, this should not be the case, especially for the deaf. Do not allow yourself to miss out on life just because you can not hear. Hence, here are some secrets for a happy deaf cruise that will have you packing up your luggage and putting on your sun hat in no time.

Plan ahead. Planning is the key to an enjoyable vacation. This is even more important for you, because not everyone can accommodate deaf passengers. Determine the transportation mode that will be able to take you to your destination, and look for airlines and ships that feature deaf accommodation. Inform them of your condition so that they will be able to give you the special kind of service you deserve.

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.

Keep a pen and paper handy. Not everyone knows sign language, and not everyone has bothered to learn it. Sure, you can use gestures, but these can cause you frustrations if they fail to understand what you are trying to tell them. Your best bet is to write it down and allow them to read what you have written. You can be assured of quality service with a lot less headaches, too.

If you are using a hearing aid, bring extra batteries. It will not hurt if you decide to bring along and extra hearing aid, too, just to be prepared. A lot of unexpected things can happen while traveling, so being ready is a must.

When you want to stay at a hotel, be sure that the hoteliers know ahead about your special needs so that they can work on giving you their best quality service. Instead of a hotel, you can also opt to book for a cruise whose employees are experts in servicing the hearing impaired. There are a lot of cruise packages for people with disability to help you have more fun during your stay aboard a cruise ship.

Check rules regarding traveling with service dogs. There are some people with disabilities who bring along their service dogs wherever they wish to go. If you are like that, choose locations that are slightly less strict about traveling animals. Bring the necessary paperwork, have all the basics covered.

You do not have to stay cooped up in one place just because you have a disability. Your lack of hearing does not mean you can not enjoy the things that people with good hearing can. Go out on an adventure and enjoy your life.




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