Travel suppliers know that family travel is growing.  In order to meet the needs of family travelers, airlines, cruise lines, theme parks, hotels and resorts have stepped up their game and are now offering more comprehensive services and amenities to ensure everyone has what they want and need. 

Discovery Cove offers visitors specially-designed outdoor wheelchairs with oversized tires for easy maneuvering on the beach. They are now a Certified Autism Center as well, which makes them the first all-inclusive day resort and animal interaction park in the U.S. to earn this designation.

       Sesame Place is the first theme park designated as a Certified Autism Center.

       Aquatica® Orlando is the first water park in the world to be a certified autism center.

Hotels and Resorts

Hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging built after January 26, 1993 must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain regulations published by the Justice Department. This means that these places need to be accessible and useable by persons with disabilities. Unfortunately, despite the ADA requirements, a quick search online can tell you that travelers with disabilities still have difficulty finding a reliable place to stay. So we’ve compiled a list of some options that have a solid reputation for their excellent service and accommodations to those with disabilities.

     Aria Resort & Casino – This 5-star hotel on the Vegas strip has 120 accessible rooms, all with roll-in showers. It also has rooms equipped with lifts and additional equipment is available upon request. There are accessible penthouse suites, too!

     Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun – All rooms at this Mexican resort have roll-in showers, plus many ramps around the resort for easy access. The one drawback, however, is that the beach is not wheelchair accessible and they do not offer beach wheelchairs. But the resort is located right on the beach, so visitors with limited accessibility can still enjoy beautiful beachside views and sunsets.

    Sandals and Beaches Resorts — Sandals and Beaches Resorts make it a priority to accommodate those with disabilities by providing accessibility guides to help travelers determine which resorts will meet their needs. Both Sandals and Beaches have accessibility guides with information for their all-inclusive luxury vacations. Beaches’ accessibility guide provides information about their resorts and their comprehensive special needs program for children.

    The Royal Playa del Carmen — Reviews from TripAdvisor consistently recommend The Royal Playa del Carmen as one of the top places for travelers with disabilities. Although this is an adults-only resort, there are a variety of ADA-approved rooms, ramps and elevators located throughout the resort and the location is close to downtown.

    Marriott International in Hawai’i— The Marriott International in Hawai’i not only has excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, but there are plenty of ADA-approved rooms to meet the needs of families and they have an exceptional reputation for their service to those with disabilities.

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These are just a few of many resorts that offer accommodations for you and your family. We here at Land and Sea Travel strive to eliminate stress so you can spend less time worrying and more time making memories with your family!