Traveling to one of these warm destinations in winter is a great way to add some excitement to the season.
If you live in a cold weather climate, you may be looking for a travel destination to escape the last of the snow, ice, and cold. Want warm travel destinations that are hearing loss friendly? You’ve come to the right place.
Many of the places on this list offer additional accommodations, resources, or other assistance to make planning your hearing loss friendly trip simple and enjoyable.
Let’s get right in to some top recommendations for warm destinations in winter that support travelers with hearing.
Florida
Florida is at the top of the list with its white sandy beaches, excellent warm climate, and a variety of activities. Beaches are excellent warm destinations in winter, and the soft sands of Florida are some of the best in the United States. Make sure you check out beach tips and resources on how to make a beach day hearing loss friendly, what to pack for a day at the beach with hearing loss, and more.
There are plenty of non-beach activities and adventures Florida has to offer. Check out Disney World or Universal Studios in Orlando. Disney has taken steps to make their parks more accessible to those with hearing loss, like including assistive listening devices, light or vibration notifications in hotel rooms, and handheld captioning devices to accommodate visitors of all hearing levels. Universal Studios does the same as well as providing American Sign Language performers at live shows and open captioning in rides and attractions.
U.S. National Parks
Did you know that there are 63 National Parks and 425 National Park sites (like historic sites or monument sites) in the US? Many of these parks are located in the southern part of the US, which make them amongst the top warm weather destinations to visit in winter. National Parks are a great hearing loss-friendly destination, as the outdoor settings offer plaques, signage, or other information in a written format which you can enjoy at your own pace. Each park also includes a list of accessibility features provided, as well as other important information to note before visiting. Check out this full list of National Parks here!
Hawaii
With its gorgeous beaches, tropical feel, and warm weather, Hawaii is an amazing location when you want to get away from the cold. Whether you decide to stay on the Big Island or hop around the other islands, there are a several ways to enjoy hearing-loss friendly adventures in this warm-weather paradise.
No matter where you’re coming from, the flight to Hawaii will most likely be a long one! Check out this post on airline travel with hearing loss, and this resource on travel tips for people with hearing loss. Once you land in Hawaii, we’re sure you’ll forget all about the cold and winter at home and enjoy the sunshine.
Some great activities that are hearing loss friendly include Hawaii’s multiple museums and tours. For example, consider visiting the Iolani Palace in Honolulu; it offers hearing loss accommodations including ASL interpreters and printed versions of audio tours. Another place to visit is the Pearl Harbor Museum, which offers fully captioned videos and audio information that can sync with hearing aids. ASL interpreters are available on request. If art is more your style, check out the Honolulu Museum of Art or the Bishop Museum. Both museums boast a variety of different collections and exhibitions of Hawaiian art and culture. Most museums and attractions list their hearing loss accommodations online – check it out as you make your travel plans.
If you’re looking for more travel inspiration for warm destinations in winter, check out this blog post for 6 warm winter travel destinations for seniors, or if you’re looking for a shorter getaway, check out hearing-loss friendly travel destinations for a long weekend!
