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At World Accessible Holidays, we’re on a mission to make the world accessible to travellers with diverse mobility needs. Our blog showcases our commitment to inclusivity, and we’re excited to share two recent news that highlight accessible travel experiences.

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Flexible Itineraries and Accessible Travel: Why Slower Planning Is Becoming the Smarter Choice

Flexible itineraries in accessible travel are becoming an increasingly important part of holiday planning. As the travel industry shifts away from rigid schedules, flexible itineraries for accessible travel are proving to be a better fit for disabled travellers who...

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Industry Insight: Hotels Refusing to Allow Essential Medical Equipment in Guest Rooms. Why Blanket Bans Are a Legal Risk

We are seeing a growing number of cases where hotels refusing to allow essential medical equipment into guest rooms, usually citing “health and safety” concerns. A recent example involved Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel in Tenerife, where we were advised...

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Accessible Beaches Abroad. Why “Beach Access” Means Very Different Things

Accessible beaches abroad are often highlighted in destination marketing and can be a key reason disabled travellers choose one resort over another. From our experience arranging holidays overseas, “accessible beach” can mean very different things in practice. The detail...

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Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Standout Year for Accessible Travel

Accessible travel is seeing a big shift, not just in conversations, but in how destinations and tourism providers are actually […]

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Accessible Attractions in Stockholm

Find out about accessible attractions in Stockholm from a local

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Our Managing Director Paula Hansen Wins Accessible Travel Champion Award

We’re bursting with pride to announce that our Managing Director, Paula Hansen, has been recognised as the Accessible Travel Champion […]

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Disability Confident Employer

World Accessible Holidays Achieves Disability Confident Employer Level 1 Status We’re thrilled to announce that World Accessible Holidays has been […]

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Fighting for Equal Access: Why It’s Still Easier to Book Hotels for Pets Than People with Disabilities

The travel industry continues to fail disabled holidaymakers, with shocking new research revealing it’s 60 times harder to find disability-accessible […]

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Toronto: Above Ground, Underground, and Out to the Falls

Toronto: Above Ground, Underground, and Out to the Falls Once we arrived in Toronto and parked the car, we took […]

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Festive Christmas market with traditional wooden chalets and stalls adorned with warm golden lights and holiday decorations. Visitors stroll along accessible pathways between market vendors selling Christmas ornaments, mulled wine, and seasonal treats. The scene captures the magical atmosphere of European Christmas markets with twinkling lights creating a cozy, welcoming environment perfect for holiday shopping.

Magical Accessible Christmas Market Escapes: Your Guide to Europe’s Festive Destinations 2025

Magical Accessible Christmas Market Escapes: Your Guide to Europe’s Festive Destinations 2025 The twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, […]

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