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While on vacation abroad
Being on vacation abroad should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, and for any celiac patient, advance planning is almost a prerequisite for having fun like everybody else. Planning must be precise, though, and attention must be paid to the smallest details, starting from your flight, when you board the plane, and all the way until you reach your destination and arrive at the hotel. While traveling abroad, it is also recommended to avail yourself of the information that can be obtained from local tourism services, such as the local tourist office, a tourist guide, the hotel, etc. Use the following link to find recommendations for hotels and restaurants in major cities abroad (Amsterdam, Berlin, New York, London, etc.) that are also suitable for celiac patients: http://bit.ly/2ivmj27. You might also consider using a search engine for nearby malls, shops, grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, shopping centers and resorts that offer gluten-free food: http://www.glutenfreeroads.com/en/
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In any case, if you, or a member of your family, are sensitive to gluten, we recommend that you read the following tips before going on vacation:
Air travel / Flights
International flights are usually friendly to CD patients (of course, pre-order a gluten-free dish), but it is also advisable to bring food from home, to be sure that should any unexpected complications occur, such as a delay at the time of departure of your flight (typical of charter flights), you will have a safe meal. On the other hand, domestic flights are often unprepared to cater suitable meals for CD patients, so it is always advisable to bring your own food in this case. For more information on gluten-free flights, we recommend browsing through the following guides:
• http://bit.ly/2i2gW9Q
• http://tayel-at.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/blog-post_16.html
Leisure time:
To best enjoy your free, leisure time, get a phrasebook of the relevant language spoken in the area you are visiting. This advice is good for all, not just celiac patients, but for CD patients it is vital, in terms of health, because you will know the correct words you need to use in situations that are critical to your well-being, simple words such as wheat, bread, etc.
Restaurants:
It is recommended, whenever possible, to eat at restaurants that offer gluten-free or vegetarian and vegan meals. You can get the up-to-date list of restaurants at local tourist offices online. On the following site you will find a printable card - in the locally spoken language - with a list of foods that you are forbidden to eat: http://www.celiactravel.com
Note: The guidelines and recommendations for restaurants abroad are similar to those in Israel; however, when traveling abroad, you are strongly advised to make reservations ahead of time.
Hotels:
Breakfast is often included in the price of your accommodation, and CD patients should certainly be able to enjoy it. However, this requires planning ahead and asking at the time of booking for a gluten-free breakfast. Most large hotels are prepared to accommodate the needs of celiac patients but require notification in advance, prior to the guests' arrival. Sometimes, it is preferable to stay at a holiday apartment or to book a guest room equipped with facilities to cook your own meals. This option will enable you to enjoy gluten-free meals, and to eat food you are familiar with from home, without too much fuss. You are also welcome to consult the following guide for gluten-free hotels in 50 cities around the world: http://www.glutenfreehotelsguide.com/
Shopping:
In most major cities, gluten-free food can be found at supermarket chains, pharmacies, drugstores, or health food stores. Malls, convenience stores and self-service restaurants can be ideal for celiac patients since they enable you to choose your own food and make sure beyond doubt that it is gluten-free. The following websites provide a list of stores around the world selling gluten-free food:
1. https://glutenfreepassport.com/pages/shop-for-gluten-and-allergy-free-foods-in-europe
2. https://glutenfreepassport.com/pages/bakeries-in-europe
http://www.glutenfreeblog.com/category/gluten-free-allergy-free-travel/europe/#.WGIuslMrI2w
Munching & Snacks:
Even a patient with celiac needs a snack occasionally... To satisfy your appetite, or give in to that craving while traveling abroad, just stock on a supply of your favorite gluten-free snacks from home, and take them along on your trip. You already know they are gluten-free, and do not require any further processing, so take some energy bars, crackers, rolls, etc. You should be able to store these snacks in the mini-bar fridge in your hotel room, ready to be munched when needed.
Important Notice / Attention!
1. The definition of gluten-free varies in different countries. Please read the labeling on packages carefully. For example, in some places, products containing starch derived from wheat are mistakenly considered as gluten-free products. Also, sometimes the preparation of products that are considered gluten-free in Israel is different abroad, and some of the different ingredients might include gluten. For example, in Israel, corn tortillas are made using only corn meal, but abroad they often contain wheat flour.
2. Please exercise caution and always call the hotel, restaurant, airline, etc. prior to arrival in order to verify the correctness of the information, i.e. suitability for celiac patients. Be aware that this site is not responsible in any way whatsoever for the accuracy of information regarding the presence or absence of gluten in food.
 

While on vacation abroad

Being on vacation abroad should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, and for any celiac patient, advance planning is almost a prerequisite for having fun like everybody else. Planning must be precise, though, and attention must be paid to the smallest details, starting from your flight, when you board the plane, and all the way until you reach your destination and arrive at the hotel. While traveling abroad, it is also recommended to avail yourself of the information that can be obtained from local tourism services, such as the local tourist office, a tourist guide, the hotel, etc. Use the following link to find recommendations for hotels and restaurants in major cities abroad (Amsterdam, Berlin, New York, London, etc.) that are also suitable for celiac patients: http://bit.ly/2ivmj27. You might also consider using a search engine for nearby malls, shops, grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, shopping centers and resorts that offer gluten-free food: http://www.glutenfreeroads.com/en/

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In any case, if you, or a member of your family, are sensitive to gluten, we recommend that you read the following tips before going on vacation:

Air travel / Flights

International flights are usually friendly to CD patients (of course, pre-order a gluten-free dish), but it is also advisable to bring food from home, to be sure that should any unexpected complications occur, such as a delay at the time of departure of your flight (typical of charter flights), you will have a safe meal. On the other hand, domestic flights are often unprepared to cater suitable meals for CD patients, so it is always advisable to bring your own food in this case. For more information on gluten-free flights, we recommend browsing through the following guides:

• http://bit.ly/2i2gW9Q
• http://tayel-at.blogspot.co.il/2013/01/blog-post_16.html

Leisure time:

To best enjoy your free, leisure time, get a phrasebook of the relevant language spoken in the area you are visiting. This advice is good for all, not just celiac patients, but for CD patients it is vital, in terms of health, because you will know the correct words you need to use in situations that are critical to your well-being, simple words such as wheat, bread, etc.

Restaurants:

It is recommended, whenever possible, to eat at restaurants that offer gluten-free or vegetarian and vegan meals. You can get the up-to-date list of restaurants at local tourist offices online. On the following site you will find a printable card - in the locally spoken language - with a list of foods that you are forbidden to eat: http://www.celiactravel.com

Note: The guidelines and recommendations for restaurants abroad are similar to those in Israel; however, when traveling abroad, you are strongly advised to make reservations ahead of time.

Hotels:

Breakfast is often included in the price of your accommodation, and CD patients should certainly be able to enjoy it. However, this requires planning ahead and asking at the time of booking for a gluten-free breakfast. Most large hotels are prepared to accommodate the needs of celiac patients but require notification in advance, prior to the guests' arrival. Sometimes, it is preferable to stay at a holiday apartment or to book a guest room equipped with facilities to cook your own meals. This option will enable you to enjoy gluten-free meals, and to eat food you are familiar with from home, without too much fuss. You are also welcome to consult the following guide for gluten-free hotels in 50 cities around the world: http://www.glutenfreehotelsguide.com/

Shopping:

In most major cities, gluten-free food can be found at supermarket chains, pharmacies, drugstores, or health food stores. Malls, convenience stores and self-service restaurants can be ideal for celiac patients since they enable you to choose your own food and make sure beyond doubt that it is gluten-free. The following websites provide a list of stores around the world selling gluten-free food:

1. https://glutenfreepassport.com/pages/shop-for-gluten-and-allergy-free-foods-in-europe
2. https://glutenfreepassport.com/pages/bakeries-in-europe  

http://www.glutenfreeblog.com/category/gluten-free-allergy-free-travel/europe/#.WGIuslMrI2w

Munching & Snacks:

Even a patient with celiac needs a snack occasionally...  To satisfy your appetite, or give in to that craving while traveling abroad, just stock on a supply of your favorite gluten-free snacks from home, and take them along on your trip.  You already know they are gluten-free, and do not require any further processing, so take some energy bars, crackers, rolls, etc. You should be able to store these snacks in the mini-bar fridge in your hotel room, ready to be munched when needed.

Important Notice / Attention!

1. The definition of gluten-free varies in different countries. Please read the labeling on packages carefully. For example, in some places, products containing starch derived from wheat are mistakenly considered as gluten-free products. Also, sometimes the preparation of products that are considered gluten-free in Israel is different abroad, and some of the different ingredients might include gluten. For example, in Israel, corn tortillas are made using only corn meal, but abroad they often contain wheat flour.
2. Please exercise caution and always call the hotel, restaurant, airline, etc. prior to arrival in order to verify the correctness of the information, i.e. suitability for celiac patients. Be aware that this site is not responsible in any way whatsoever for the accuracy of information regarding the presence or absence of gluten in food.