From the New York Times:

Families that include people with autism are determined to enjoy family vacations, and a small but growing number of tour operators, travel agents and resorts are offering getaways that are specially geared to their needs.

Opportunities include an “Autism on the Seas” package on a Royal Caribbean liner, a Colorado ranch, and various resorts and hotels. The 300-hotel chain Microtel Inns & Suites, known for welcoming guests with physical differences, also trains staff in hidden disabilities like autism.

A recent Harris poll showed that Americans with disabilities spent $13.6 billion annually on travel in the United States, not including the caregivers and family members who often accompany them.

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