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The subject line of this blog might seem a little confusing, so I will explain what I mean.
As mentioned a few times, I had lost my vision back in 2001 from complications from diabetes. Also being diabetic it affects many other areas in your body, I lost my kidneys and needed a transplant. Thank god in 2005 I had a transplant. I also have other issues with medications and the heat, etc. So sometime we need to think outside the box, of when and where to travel.
One of the reasons why, we went into this travel industry, is because the lack of education of people who are disabled. Many travel agents at that time didn't want to work with someone who is different, some still don't. They seem to think that we cannot do the things that people who are not disabled can do, or they feel sorry for us etc. The biggest issues we had was from agents. "Why do you want to travel if you cannot see".
That used to make me so angry, I went through all these medical issues, got the training I needed to continue my life, and now I was being treated like a blind person. I am a person who happens to be blind. I am an educated woman, who went to college, am married, have a child, homeowner, etc.
So, with my business background, working in the sales industry as a administrative assistance who made tons of reservations for her staff and boss, who wanted the best the money could buy in traveling not only for business but I also made the travel arrangements for their family vacations. I did all the searching the internet and calling the travel professionals, etc.
The right fit for me, once I got all my computer training again. I went into the travel business October 11, 2008 and never looked back.
Now that is thinking out of the box. Put this towards your own travel. I have posted about Zika and safe traveling, etc.
First always think out of the box! Summer time is vacation time right, nope! Anytime that you can travel do it. Remember if you are not someone who love the heat, don't travel to Florida or down south or the Caribbean during the summer, it will just get hotter and hotter. I remember when I was little, a million years ago! My dad didn't always have the same vacation time that we did, I am sure that is the same way in your household. So, they took us out of school, yes they did. But, they did it the right way, they talked to the teacher, asked if there were certain tests or reports due by a certain time frame, and yes, we had to do our homework while we were on vacation. My dad made sure of that! Teachers and parents still have these conversations about travel. They have their syllabus for teaching way before they step into the classroom in August/September.
Also with a new thing like the internet, which is oh what almost 20+ years and going strong. Students can chat online with the teachers, get the homework via email, and send the completed via email. As well as other school work.
Also thinking outside the box for that person who is blind, I had to learn these thing myself, I have always loved to travel, and I wasn't going to let something like the nuisance of being legally blind stop me, and I educated myself for those who are traveling that are blind.
When someone is going to a location. I recommend that they purchase a miniature of that famous place, there are tons you can get economically on line or at a souvenir shop. Like here in NY, building of the statue of liberty. empire state building. Radio City. Just stop and get one and feel it.
Experience the food and the culture of a place, you don't have to see it to experience it. Also, whether or not you are blind, travel with someone. I am not saying this as someone to walk you around and help you. I mean someone you like or love to experience these magical times with you. I can travel independently without my husband or daughter, but I want to share in that experience.
If you are not married or have that significant other, ask a parent or a good friend or a cousin, etc. If you can afford it and they can't, say hey you do this all the time for me, and I want to repay you for all of that, come with me on a trip to xyz. But you have to pay for xyz and I will pay for everything else. Maybe they cannot pay for the whole trip, but they can pay for the airfare, or the hotel or maybe a tour, or maybe say don't worry about it. You have had my back, now this is just for us. Let's go!
Or go by yourself, there are group trips out there, I know that when we offer group trips we are hosting there is always someone who wants to go, but they don't have a roommate to do it with. So I can reach out to someone interested in going. But remember, that this person isn't your caretaker, you are responsible for yourself, but you can always ask for help, helping is okay.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria
631-456-5394
reservations@echevarriatravel.com
www.echevarriatravel.com
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