For those with disabilities, and even those whose partner has a disability or mobility issue, an international holiday can seem like a pipe dream.

Luckily, more and more travel destinations are becoming easily accessible by people with disabilities, making it a breeze to travel around and enjoy the holiday, instead of worrying.

We’ve found the top 8 handicap-friendly places in the world.

London, England

It might sound like a disaster waiting to happen, but being one of the most popular cities in the world has its perks for tourists. The English capital is fully accessible and you can even take a trip on the London Eye. Their tube system is also an excellent way to get around, and can be used swiftly by anyone with mobility equipment.

Seattle, Washington, USA

It’s an unassuming place but Seattle consistently ranks on the most disabled-friendly cities list thanks to its small city area and public transport. The almost brand new rail system fully complies with ADA standards and the Emerald City’s attractions are easy to get in and out of, including the Seattle Museum, Pike Place Market and even the Space Needle.

San Francisco, California, USA

Don’t be dissuaded by San Fran’s hilly locale, it is an accommodating and safe place to navigate for those in wheelchairs. The three main transit companies have little to no barriers and offer streetcars, trolleys, buses, subways and trains. With that said, the cable cars are not wheelchair accessible.

Montreal, Canada

There are seven wheelchair-accessible stations in Canada’s second most populous city. The city also has plenty of wheelchair-friendly attractions, including a beautiful botanical garden, a fine arts museum and classic European-style cathedrals, many of which are entirely accessible.

Hong Kong

Often considered the tech capital of the world, it’s no surprise that resourceful Hong Kong is very popular among those with disabilities and mobility issues. Their train system and hotels are second-to-none, and provide travellers with peace of mind. The city’s building code was revised to state that for every 100 hotel rooms, two rooms must be accessible for people with disability, so they are more than accommodating.

Munich, Germany

Germans are known for their efficiency and Munich is no exception. Transit here is nearly 100 per cent barrier free and more than 90 per centof the city’s U-Bahn (urban trains) and S-Bahn (suburban trains) are wheelchair accessible. Try the Englisher Garten, the old Frauenkirche, Olympic Park and the BMW Museum – all of which you can enter very easily with your mobility devices.

Hawaii

This beach state might be just what you need to relax. And relax you can, as many tourists attractions around the islands are easily able to be navigated. There are many tour guides and companies that cater specifically for the handicapped.

Anywhere on a cruise ship

Cruise companies are catering more and more for people with disabilities. P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises ships have several wheelchair accessible cabins, including wheelchair accessible suites, ramps and lifts.

Bonus tip: WheelMap can help you find wheelchair accessible destinations no matter where you are in the world.