TravelinWheels Gives People With Disabilities Tips for Choosing a Travel Agent for Spring Break

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From Florida to California, people are choosing a Spring Break travel destination.  However, a person with a disability can have an even more difficult time.  According to Michell Haase, founder of TravelinWheels (www.TravelinWheels.com), a company dedicated to helping travelers with disabilities travel the world easier, choosing a travel agent well-versed in accessible travel is key to making successful plans travel plans this Spring Break.

"While choosing a travel agent may seem like an afterthought to most, a travel agent can be a tremendous asset if you are traveling with a disability," said Haase.  "A travel agent who specializes in accessible travel knows the ins and outs of where to stay, choosing the right cruise and even which car to rent.  They have the relationships needed to make travel easy and enjoyable for people with disabilities, which is the main premise TravelinWheels was founded on."

When interviewing travel agents, be sure to ask the following questions to gauge if they are versed in accessible travel:

1. How long have you been an accessible travel agent?
2. How many clients have you had with disabilities (especially your type of disability) and what types of arrangements have you made in the past?
3. Do you have experience in arranging accessible travel in the destination I plan to go to, and have you been there?
4. Do you have contacts in the destinations that can assist me if something goes wrong?
5. Do you have relationships with the various access desks at the airlines, cruises, resorts etc. who you can call on my behalf?
6. What type of training have you had in accessible travel, the needs of those with disabilities, etc.?
7. May I speak with some of your past clients who can provide a reference?

By visiting www.TravelinWheels.com, travelers with disabilities can obtain more tips, as well as accessibility details for travel destinations throughout the U.S. and Europe, including hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours, transportation options, medical needs and more.  Through the site's content, travelers are provided with virtual tours, detailed accessibility information, destination reviews and first-hand testimonials of experiences, helping travelers with disabilities and their families select the perfect vacation spot.  

About TravelinWheels

Since 1993, Haase has been visiting hotels and travel sites with her U.S. Paralympian-hopeful daughter Kelsey, who utilizes a wheelchair, as well as groups of travelers with a variety of disabilities. In 2011, she launched TravelinWheels as the preeminent online "go to guide" for travelers with disabilities and their traveling companions. Haase's mission is to provide a service that encourages and promotes disability travel around the globe.

TravelinWheels is a member of the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality, as well as the European Network for Accessible Tourism and Tourism for All UK.  For more information about TravelinWheels, visit www.TravelinWheels.com.

Contact: Andrea Schnorr
847.884.0000

SOURCE TravelinWheels