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Person with a disability on holiday

Anna Pyka

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Person with a disability on holiday

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Holidays are a time of carefree and relaxation. Sometimes, however, it is during this period that many worries arise, for example about planning a holiday.

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People with disabilities in particular can encounter difficulties when it comes to arranging the details of a trip. Read about how to solve them.

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The most common problem is architectural barriers, which can make it difficult to enter the building where you intend to spend the night and then move around freely. Before choosing the right offer, let's try to find out as much as possible about this issue. Don't be afraid to ask.

Keep in mind that an offer may promise the proverbial "pearls on the sky", while the reality may turn out to be completely different. Consumer law sets out exactly how we should pursue a claim if an offer contains false information.

Choosing the right place

This is a difficult decision, because it really determines whether our holiday will be a success. The most important rule of thumb is that even if a disability prevents us from travelling to one place, there are many other places we can go to.

Before leaving, it is best to ask the advice of a doctor who will indicate what contraindications exist for a particular condition. It is important not to try to break prohibitions by force, as this will not do any trip participant any good.

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Let our destinations be as varied as possible. The fact that we won't be able to go to some places doesn't necessarily mean that the holiday will be boring!