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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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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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.