Bath may be no more than 13 miles from the city of Bristol but it is incredibly different in a great many ways. Bath is much more leisurely than its neighbour. With its Georgian buildings, elegant crescents and countless open spaces it is an amazingly popular take a short city break.

The city has been important for at least two thousand years. Because of the hot springs, unique in Britain, it was a shrine to the Celts. It was not until the arrival of the Romans that, because of their technical expertise, best use of the springs was made. Right up until today the Roman Baths are a popular tourist attraction.

Until the 16th century Bath was just a town, In the year fifteen ninety Queen Elizabeth I granted the town a Royal Charter, having paid a visit to the town in 1574. In the eighteenth century the city of Bath became an incredibly popular spa resort where etiquette was primary and Beau Nash ruled the social scene.

It was during this time that Jane Austen, who lived in the city, wrote Persuasion and Northanger Abbey, and where Gainsborough, the artist, became a famous portraitist and landscape artist. If you are interested you can can discover more about Jane Austen, Bath's most famous resident, at the fascinating Jane Austen Centre.

There are masses of visitor attractions in Bath including, the already mentioned Roman Baths, The Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey and The Holburne Museum of Arts. The Assembly Rooms is a must see tourist attraction and this is where you will find the interesting Museum of Costume which displays a selection of historical and modern dress.

Many people choose to visit Bath for a day but if you would rather not rush around it is far better to stay for a few days and walk around peacefully exploring all the city has to offer.

If you are planning a vacation in Bath it is important to know that although there are many hotels and guest houses in Bath finding Bath bed and breakfast can sometime be rather difficult. It is because of this that it is crucially important to book your accommodation at the earliest opportunity.

Finally I would like to wish that you have a thoroughly enjoyable vacation in the amazing city of Bath, England.

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If you are disabled yourself, or have a loved one who is, you may have been thinking about the difficulties in trying to travel. However, travel aids for disabled people do exist, though you may have to do some investigation to find them.

For example, most airlines offer special services for their passengers who are disabled. However, it is the responsibility of the passenger to confirm what those services include. The traveler must also be sure to notify the airline ahead of time that they will be on board. Be very clear about exactly what your disability is, this is not the time to downplay your needs.

Airline services can include separate security check facilities, loan of a wheelchair and extra help to board and disembark, among others. Also, wheelchairs and other types of disability aids will not count towards the maximum pieces of baggage.

A number of hotels are accessible to the handicapped, but this should be confirmed before reservation. Also, if a shuttle is provided at the airport, confirm that you will be able to board comfortably. If not, request the hotel to make other arrangements for you.

In the United States, as well as some other countries, facilities must legally provide disabled access. However, not all countries will have this requirement. If you are traveling elsewhere, there is even greater need to confirm all services and accessibility.

With regard to aids to mobility, you would be best to take yours with you, instead of renting. This way, you know you can use it and that it is of good quality. There are many travel wheelchairs on the market, for example, and these are made specifically to be easier for traveling and stowing away.

Fortunately, there is more awareness in the travel industry of the needs of disabled travelers. Facilities, especially at tourist spots, are making themselves more accessible. You can also find travel agencies that devote themselves to disabled clients. These people already know where the best service is going to be for your needs, so you may want to start there.

There are a number of websites that are dedicated to informing the disabled of places that are more friendly than others. You can also find a number of blogs from disabled travelers. These blogs give a great deal of really helpful advice. There are loads of personal tips on how to make your travel experience the best possible.

Disabilities do not have to keep you from making your dream trip. You just need to put a little more organization, research and patience into the planning. But, if you do, you will find the travel aids for disabled people that will help you take the vacation that has been calling you.

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