Traveling Vans with bathroom

Traveling, whether you have a disability or not, can be an incredible experience, or it can be an absolute nightmare. That’s why it’s always best to have a plan in place before you go, so you can prepare for and hopefully avoid any big catastrophes along the way. However, you’ll want to leave some flexibility in your planning as well, so you’re not rushed along the way.

Here are a few vacation tips for traveling with wheelchair accessible van, so you’re all set for your next road trip.

Know before you go

When traveling with a handicap van, you want to make sure you know all the best accessible destinations and hotel accommodations in advance so you’re ready to plan your trip. We suggest researching accessible tourist attractions and call ahead to make sure they have plenty of handicap parking available for when you plan to arrive.

When you call, you may want to consider asking what the attractions peak and slow times during the day are, as you’re more likely to have an easier time with parking during a slow time than when it’s busiest.

When making your hotel accommodations, we suggest booking early to ensure they’ll have an accessible room available for your visit. It’s also a good idea to call a few days prior to your trip to make sure the room you’ll be receiving is wheelchair accessible and has all the necessities you’ll need during your stay. That way, if the hotel doesn’t have the proper room, you will still have time to make other arrangements.

Talk to a Travel Agent

Travel agents can be an incredible resource when planning a trip. They can assist you in finding an accessible destination if you don’t already have one in mind, they will map out your entire trip for you, and they can map out accessible rest stops along the way. Plus, travel agents will usually guarantee any bookings you make through them. So, if your nighttime accommodations get lost, they will help you fix the problem or find you another place to stay.