Friday, May 9, 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.

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.

Do not forget to bring your hearing aid. It you use one, that is. Also, bring along an extra on the unlikely event that the one you are using gets broken. Stack up on batteries as well. A lot of things can happen when you are in an unfamiliar territory, so be on your guard.

Tell the hotel management in advance about your condition. If you do, they will be able to set up necessary modifications in your room to make sure that you will be comfortable. If you go cruising, there are also cruise ships that have special cruises where the people on board are able to do sign language.

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.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy the most out of travel. Just be prepared for any emergency and bring along all your necessary travel papers. Go out and see the world, your hearing disability still allows you to do that.




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