Jamaica is a very popular destination for travelers from the US. Sandals Resorts has a well-experienced, service-oriented staff that has earned a high reputation among people with disabilities.
Yet, Jamaica mars its appeal and literally drives customers away as long as it retains an outmoded quarantine of all dogs -- including essential service animals.
Jamaica's Ten Year Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development (2001 - 2010) is a hopeful sign. With the links made clear between Universal Design and sustainable development through work done by the World Bank, Sustainable Design, MIUSA and the Latin American Strategy Session on Universal Design, one would hope to see the innititiative strongly promoting a more disabled friendly travel experience -- especially as da Boomers get oldah, mon!