Q // Where are the best long-haul destinations for visually impaired travellers in 2022?

People are ošen so focused on what they can see that they don’t fully take in what their other senses are experiencing. When Traveleyes puts together an itinerary, it wants somewhere full of exciting tastes, di‚erent smells, a buzz in the air — and activities that give a real feeling of adventure. Groups include blind and sighted travellers, with the latter paying reduced rates as a thank you for guiding and sharing their sight. Traveleyes swaps sighted and blind partners every day, so the blind travellers experience a more rounded description of the destination.

For long-haul adventure, Southeast Asia is unbeatable and a real sensory treat, while for some R&R on the beach you can’t beat Mauritius. One of Traveleyes’ most requested tours is Costa Rica, a multi-activity trip that typically includes whitewater rašing, horse-riding and surfing. The tour starts from around £2,999 per person for 11 days, and includes flights, all activities, accommodation and a specialised tour manager.

For 2022, Traveleyes expects to o‚er a number of exciting tours (in a typical year it might run around 60), from UK trips to city breaks and adventure travel overseas. AMAR LATIF