News (Guest Blog) - Accessible Holidays - Tourism For All

In a world characterised by extensive interconnectivity, it is essential to ensure that travelling is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations.

Chloe is Tourism for All’s new account manager, here she tells us about her experiences with scoliosis as a teenager.

Going on a family holiday is not only a great way to get away from the routine of everyday life, but it is also an excellent way to spend some special time with your family, allowing you to bond and enjoy each other’s company.

Saturday 9th November 2019 saw Sandcastle Waterpark host it’s final Family Accessible Evening of the year. Introduced around 5 years ago, and essentially catering for local disabled children and their families, our Accessible Evenings are now attended by guests from across the country who value the opportunity to experience our Waterpark and it’s 18 slides and attractions, something many of them wouldn’t usually consider (they tell us this!)

I was given a diagnosis of Lupus in 2004. Lupus is an autoimmune illness whereby the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue. This can cause fatigue, pain, inflammation and all can restrict my mobility. In 2012 I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.