All of the animals are extremely friendly, and are used to having people around. There were flamingos, peacocks, parrots, turtles, pelicans, iguanas, geckos, swans, coatis, capybaras, monkeys, and lots more! Keep in mind you should not feed the animals and always keep a respectful distance. Beautiful grounds, with lots of nature and animals to enjoy. The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is a 5 star all-inclusive resort, with a beautiful open air design that feels integrated into the surrounding nature There is a designated wheelchair line when going through customs, so you can skip the long lines which was a bonus Keep in mind you will likely be the first to board the plane, and the last to deplane. There is a portable ramp that is set-up so you can board the transport bus. It’s a bit scary but it’s over before you know it. Prepare yourself to be carried down a set of stairs on an aisle chair when deplaning on arrival. Inspect for damage before getting back into your chair, and make sure both wheels are secured ( I almost had one fall off on me, thankfully I noticed in time before it completely fell off the axel). Cross your fingers and hope everything arrives in one piece! Bring some bubble-wrap and tape to cover any delicate parts of your chair Let the airline crew know how to properly transport your wheelchair (where to carry from, where the brakes are and how they work, tell the them wheels don’t come off (less likely for things to go missing or damaged this way) Bring a large empty backpack to put everything in so it doesn’t get separated). Remove all detachable parts from your wheelchair (backrest, cushion, sideguards, moving booster, rgk frontwheel) (I left my calf strap and mesh net underneath attached). Take a video or pictures of your wheelchair in the event that anything gets damaged Limit liquid intake before your flight departure and always use the bathroom before boarding. – Expect a pat down and wheelchair swab going through security Arrive 3 hours early to allow plenty of time to check in and go through security Bring a cooling towel or misting fan to beat the heat if you have trouble with temperature regulation (or check out other ways to beat the heat here) Wear shoes that won’t fall off onto the airplane when you transfer over to your seat, compression socks can also help with swelling of the lower limbs. A push assist unit or e-bike attachment is a big help when travelling or push over long distances Make a sign to attach to your wheelchair with handling instructions For extra peace of mind, get some tile trackers or airtags always know where your bags/wheelchair are Place luggage identifying tags on all of your luggage Use a waterproof backpack cover to cover your seat cushion at the pool so it doesn’t get wet Take advantage of the one piece of luggage that flies free as a medical device bag Bring a small belt or velcro strap to help secure your feet/legs from falling off of your footrest when going over lots of cobblestone Pack several pairs of gloves so you can swap them out in case one pair gets wet or dirty Bring sunscreen with you so you aren’t charged a premium for it when you get there Bring a small gel cushion to use when sitting on the sun beds Pack your own water bottle to fill up as there are no plastic water bottles at the resort Bring a cup holder (or two) to hold your drinks and water bottle Bring water shoes for the pool so you don’t scrap your feet However, there are designated airport staff who will help you with your luggage Use easy roll, or attachable luggage, hockey bags, backpacks, duffle bags and bungie cords. Shoes in shower caps to keep things clean Clothes in plastic ziplock bags, compresses the air and keeps everything waterproof Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Know all of your wheelchair measurements and power requirements (they may ask when checking in at the airport) Fill up your tires, tune up w/c before you go and pack a small repair kit in your checked luggage (allen keys, screwdriver set, bearing lube, tire patch kit, air pump) Download the Iberostar resort app (this has info about the resort including: maps, menus, reservations, showtimes, ect.)

Backup travel documents to the cloud, as screenshots, and/or physical paper copies ( just in case anything gets lost or stolen ) The customs / declaration can also just be done on the plane and doesn’t need to be done ahead of time Fill out customs forms, declaration and quiz 12 hours before departure flight. Having our own rows on the plane was awesome! It allows you to stretch out, and you can avoid people climbing over top of you if you are seated in the middle or the aisle seat. Scott Beare helped us get a great deal for the resort, arranged wheelchair accessible transportation, insurance, premium check in at airport, we each got our own row on the plane, and hassle-free vacation planning.

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