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Practical guides for coeliacs, families and hotels. Every article draws on our hands-on audit experience.

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Guide · 3 min read

15 Questions to Ask a Hotel Before You Book When You Have Coeliac Disease

Every hotel says “yes” when you ask if they do gluten-free. These 15 questions get you the answers that actually keep you safe.

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Guide · 3 min

Cross-Contamination at the Buffet: 12 Rules for Eating Safely at an All-Inclusive Hotel

For someone with coeliac disease, the open buffet is both the biggest convenience and the biggest risk. Here are 12 practical rules for managing it.

Food · 3 min

Hidden Gluten in Turkish Food: 25 Things to Watch Out for on Holiday

From the vermicelli in your pilaf to the breadcrumbs in köfte, the flour in lentil soup and the starch in Turkish delight: a map of hidden gluten in Turkish cuisine.

Explainer · 3 min

What Does “Gluten-Free” Actually Mean? The 20 ppm Rule and How to Read Labels

“Gluten-free”, “contains no gluten”, “may contain traces of gluten”… what do the words on labels mean, and why does 20 ppm matter so much?

Certification · 3 min

What Is the Glutensiz Tatil Approval Certificate? Levels, Inspections and Verification

Who issues the certificate, what is checked, how levels are decided, and how can you tell a certificate is genuine?

Family · 3 min

On Holiday with a Coeliac Child: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Parents

From biscuits at the kids’ club to ice cream by the pool: a before, during and after checklist for families with a coeliac child.

Region Guide · 3 min

A Gluten-Free Holiday in Antalya: An Area-by-Area Guide

From Lara to Alanya, a practical guide to Antalya’s holiday areas for guests who eat gluten-free.

Travel · 3 min

Eating Gluten-Free on the Plane and at the Airport: How to Prepare for the Journey

Special meal requests, hand luggage rules, airport options and transfers: a guide to making the hardest part of the holiday easier.