Disabled Travelers and Accessible Alaska Vacations for 2011
Alaska has year-round vacation opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Despite Alaska’s well-deserved reputation for being the Last Frontier and a recognized knowledge that much of Alaska is quite remote, many of Alaska’s businesses and communities have put forth the efforts necessary to accommodate as many persons with disabilities as possible. Further, the Alaska Tour Companies are becoming more and more friendlier to those in need of accessible travel alternatives.
Numerous dining, lodging and public facilities are available for travelers with physical disabilities. There are also tours and guide services with vacations to accommodate the needs of many disabled travelers visiting Alaska in 2011. Again we highly suggest that you call ahead or check specifics online when available the information to sum up the extent of access and qualify it to your particular needs.
Alaska Railroad Train Tours and Vacations are mostly all accessible to those with special needs. The Alaska Railroad offers year-round vacation experiences for persons with special needs or disabilities.
Accessible Alaska Cruises!
Alaska Cruise Lines: Wheelchair accessible Alaska cruises are readily available from the major cruise lines like Holland America, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney. These cruises are offered for everyone from the slow walker, wheelchair traveler, their family, and their friends the ability to experience a variety of the rich experiences associated with an Alaska cruise.
Accessible Alaska Lodging
Fairbanks Springhill Suites: Overlooking the Chena River, the conveniently located Fairbanks Springhill Suites in downtown Fairbanks offers a wheelchair accessible courtesy van to assist those in need of a little assistance with transportation to and from the hotel. Alaska's Springhill Suites offers spacious king or 2 double-bed Studio Suites in a smoke free environment. Each suite is furnished with free high speed internet, mini-refrigerators, microwave, coffee maker, and wet bar. Floors are accessible from both elevators and staircases allowing easy access for wheelchairs and walkers.