Immediately following a Celiac diagnosis, it is extremely common for people to stay in their homes and avoid going to public events or traveling all together. Over time, this will hopefully wear off, but for some people, it doesn’t.
Things are slowly changing (improving) and restaurants are attempting to service people on a gluten free diet. Hotels, vacation resorts, and grocery stores are also doing what they can to help. In addition to this, several gluten free travel sites have popped up which have good resources on them for people traveling.
The Savvy Celiac recently featured a new one called Gluten Free Travel Site, which aims to provide you with the information you need to successfully travel gluten free.
People with celiac disease can have just as great a time on vacation as anyone. But having your vacation be a gluten-free success takes a little research. “I’d probably say that lack of planning can lead to the most disappointments.” Broussard recommends calling your hotel or resort in advance to speak with the chef, but also check on the availability of the restaurants where you would like to eat. “Don’t be shy,” she said, “be sure to communicate clearly with the chef before each meal.” She also recommends Triumph Dining cards if you’re traveling internationally. “They’re bilingual and are available for at least 10 types of global cuisine.”
According to a lot of the feedback I’ve gotten, traveling gluten free outside of the United States seems to be easier than traveling within the United States, so just make sure to plan your trip in advance and pack snacks and you should be fine.
For additional information about traveling gluten free, you can get tips and find more resources at Gluten Free Travel.
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