This week I wanted to talk Allergens and the importance of Stopping and Taking Control!! ….. For those of you that have read my previous blogs, will know I am Coeliac myself so I know what this means to me but does everyone else???? ….. ONLY …. If I stop and take control and ensure they do…. Luckily in the last year I have only had a couple of instances of which I was unaware to what the cause was as I really do try and look after myself as much as I possibly can and that is easy to do right? …..
Sometimes easier said than done!! …. I know what I was like when I first was diagnosed I didn’t want to be awkward or be that annoying one ….. BUT …. NO MORE!! …. This is even more important to me when I am travelling!! BUT travelling to a hotel in a resort where you have local supermarkets or different restaurants nearby or even Mcdonalds (In Tenerife) which cater is completely different to being on a cruise ship so where do you start …
For your own peace of mind here are some top tips to ensure you are organised, prepared and most of all have STOPPED AND TOOK CONTROL …..
- Introduce yourself on board to the Restaurant Manager/Maitre d, get yourself known (The Waiters on board are very accommodating)
- Don’t forget Room Service
- Order your meals the night before for your following meal the next evening (DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD DO THIS)
- Bring your own snacks … as long as they are sealed and pre packaged most cruise lines will allow this
For more tips to ensure your trip starts sailing smoothly from the moment you even think of booking a cruise, check the rest of the tips out right here
If you are in doubt and are worried / concerned about this why not speak to a specialist cruise consultant like myself and I will be more than happy to help you and ensure all the necessary requests have been completed.
After all an allergy / intolerance should never stop us from enjoying ourselves!