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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles—Tips for Gluten Free Travel, an article by Danna Korn published in Celiac.com's Scott Free newsletter can be read at celiac.com.
Hotels and Resorts
Sandals and Beaches Resorts I you are looking for either an adults-only or a family-friendly all-inclusive vacation, you can't go wrong with Sandals or Beaches. The food is delicious, there are many dining options, and they are eager to accommodate gluten-free diets.
Visit sandals.com or call 1-888-BEACHES.
Disney World
By now, you probably have heard from numerous sources how Disney World is the gold standard for gluten-free dining. A trip to Disney World truly means leaving your worries and home and letting someone else prepare safe and delicious gluten-free meals for you and your family. There's virtually no need to bring any of your own food, and with just a phone call to 407-560-6395 or an email to Theresa.Joiner@disney.com, you can get gluten-free menus from each of Disney World's theme parks emailed directly to you before your trip. One recommendation: if you're staying at a Disney resort, the menu plan can't be beat for value and convenience (you'll save hundreds of dollars off what you'd pay for similar meals without the plan). For more information and reservations (just have them note "gluten-free" on your reservation), call 407-WDW-DINE.
All Star Vacation Homes
We all know how great an experience Disney World is for those of us on gluten-free diets. Most restaurants in the parks have at least a few gluten-free options on the menu. But if you still prefer to cook some of your own meals—and stay in a spacious home with multiple bedrooms, instead of being cramped in one or two hotel rooms, you should visit All Star Vacation Homes. Their spacious multiple-bedroom homes give you room to spread out and a full kitchen for preparing your own meals -- all within just 2 miles of the Disney property. Call 800-592-5568 and mention you learned about them on GlutenFreeTravelSite.com.
Marriott Vacation Club
If you're a regular traveler who likes to have a fully equipped kitchen for safely preparing some of your own meals, Marriott's Vacation Club is a great option to consider. Check out all their great time-share resort locations where you and your family can vacation -- knowing you can safely prepare your own gluten-free meals even when there aren’t “safe” restaurants nearby.
Cruises
Disney Cruise Lines
As expected, Disney works its magic for the gluten-free diners on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder cruise ships. Much like the Disney World theme parks, there is a genuine effort made to accommodate special diets. You'll leave your worries at home when you book one of their 3, 4 or 7-night cruises at disney.com.
Carnival Cruise Lines
This cruise line is willing and able to prepare gluten-free meals and typically keeps gluten-free bread, pasta, pizza and other specialty foods on board for the many requests they are now receiving. Visit Carnival Cruise Lines or call 1-800-438-6744 x70025 for assistance booking a cruise and noting your special gluten-free requests. A note will be made on your reservation, but you are also encouraged to fill out a form and to remind your waiter and maitre'd of your when boarding. You are welcome to bring your own non-perishable food as well.
Air Travel
To find a list of which airlines make gluten-free meals available—and how much advance notice is required—visit glutenfreeholidays.com/airlines.
Restaurant Guides
Triumphdining.com sells a top-notch Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide listing chains and independent restaurants all over the U.S. that accommodate gluten-free diets.
Clanthompson pocket guides are handy guides for keeping in a purse or briefcase and even more useful when traveling. The guides cover food, restaurants, prescription and OTC drugs, beer/wine/spirits, and other miscellaneous items. Go to clanthompson.com to learn more.
There are several great ones, including one from clanthompson.com and one just released from Triumphdining.com called the Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide, listing over 20,000 gluten-free grocery items.
The most extensive listing comes in the form of the CSA Gluten-Free Product Listing, a 3-ring binder from the Celiac Sprue Association. With 450 pages of product listings and useful information, it’s well worth the $30. You can order at 877-272-4272 or csaceliacs.org.
It also pays to visit the Whole Foods website Whole Foods website when planning a trip. They have one of the best selections of gluten-free food (especially their own delicious Gluten Free Bakehouse line), and their store locator will let you know if they have a store where you’ll be traveling.
Great Books
There are now literally hundreds of books and cookbooks covering the topic of how to manage a gluten-free diet – without giving up taste or convenience. Living Gluten-Free for Dummies, by Danna Korn, is a great place to start. This book and hundreds of other helpful ones are available at amazon.com. , often at everyday discount prices. Orders over $25 qualify for FREE Super-Saver shipping.
Cookbooks
Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating by Jules E.D. Shepard has recently gained critical acclaim. Find this and the most complete selection of other gluten-free cookbooks at amazon.com.
Magazines and Newsletters
If you’re not familiar with Living Without, it’s a phenomenal bi-monthly lifestyle magazine for people with a range of allergies and other food sensitivities, including Celiac. You can sign up for a subscription at livingwithout.com. Be sure to also check out a few of their own travel reviews at: spr08disney.html, lifestyle-beckmann.html and lifestyle-tennessee.html
Celiac.com's Guide to a Scott Free Life Without Gluten newsletter. Sign up for a quarterly subscription at celiac.com.
Blogs/Forums
Celiac.com’s forum is great if you’re looking to network and communicate with others via an online community.
Visit Celiac Chicks for news, events in the New York City area, product information, recipes and more.
Visit glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com for recipes and life experiences of “Gluten Free Girl” Shauna James Ahern, author of the book Gluten Free Girl, rated as one of the Best Books of 2007 by Amazon.com.
Gluten Free Blog covers topics relevant to the Celiac community, including medical news plus gluten-free recipes, food, product and event information.
GlutenFreeMom.com is a really thorough and helpful site that offers tips for getting started on a gluten-free diet — and even has lists of favorite brands of numerous gluten-free foods. You’ll also find information on how to help kids stay g-f at school/birthday parties/sleepovers, and a sample letter to teachers.
Dr. Rima Kittley’ is a board-certified family physician who writes a blog on her Celiac Syndrome website.
Want to share your own gluten-free stories? Start your own Celiac Blog.
Great Websites You May Not Know About…
Visiting a friend or family member and worried about how you’ll maintain your gluten-free diet? Staying at a hotel or resort that doesn’t have many gluten-free options to offer? DineWise may be just the answer to your prayers. A company with 45 years experience serving hundreds of thousands of customers its ready-to-prepare meals, they also have a gluten-free line. All meals are flash frozen to ensure freshness and shipped directly to your door. Their entrees and side dishes are simple to prepare and could even be shipped to the chef at your travel destination. It’s also a great service for at home if you’re someone who likes to eat well but doesn’t have much time to prepare a well-balanced and exciting gluten-free meal most nights of the week!
The Silly Yak Shirt Company has its own listing of restaurants in New York City and Long Island that participate in the Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program or are known to have gluten-free items and a knowledgeable staff. Visit a restaurant on their list, and then submit your review here at GlutenFreeTravelSite.com to share with others.
Celiac Associations
American Celiac Society
59 Crystal Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 325-8837
This is a good place to start to get information about local Celiac support groups throughout the United States.
Medical Centers
Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
180 Fort Washingon Ave., Suite 956 New York, NY 10032 (212) 305-5590 celiacdiseasecenter.org
University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research
University of Maryland School of Medicine 655 West Baltimore Street—10th Floor Baltimore, MD celiaccenter.org 410-706-8021
The links to the websites above are provided as a resource only. These third-party sites are not affiliated with GlutenFreeTravelSite.com, and GlutenFreeTravelSite.com is not responsible for their content.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Disney World
All Star Vacation Homes
Marriott Vacation Club 
Disney Cruise Lines
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