Finding My Zen (Again and Again) in Miami Beach
I grew up in Florida, but never wandered southeast down the 268 miles to Miami Beach. I didn’t see the point: my hometown, St. Petersburg, is a peninsula, so I was never far from the beach, fresh seafood, and sun-kissed skin. Besides, my vision of Miami included bronzed bodies in Brazilian bikinis, convertibles blasting obnoxious music, sweaty clubs full of seizure-inducing strobe lights and […]
Amsterdam: Gluten-Free Friendly
Amsterdam. The name of the city conjures up the taboo of The Red Light District, the infamous coffee shops, windmills, bicycles, tulips, and wooden clogs. For those of us traveling with gluten-sensitivity or celiac disease? This city name, or any other, conjures up thoughts of the unfamiliar and feelings of anxiety. Put your worries aside, […]
Disney’s Message To Gluten-Free Diners
“ Be Our Guest” For years, Disney World has been the place for people with special dietary needs to vacation, and I’m thrilled to announce that Disney has done it again. They’ve taken their commitment to gluten-free and allergy-friendly dining up another notch. I recently spoke with Gary Jones, Culinary Dietary Specialist at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts – and […]
Traveling Made Easy
Gluten-free travel specialists take the effort out of traveling In the early years after our son was diagnosed with celiac disease, traveling meant we were essentially “on our own” in uncharted territory. This was way back in 2005, before “gluten-free” was a household term. My research for any trip involved calling chefs at resorts to have lengthy conversations (and in […]
Destinations that Raise the Bar for Gluten-Free Travelers Part Two
Hidden Gems Welcome to the second installment of our gluten-free friendly destinations showcase. In the May/ June 2015 issue of Gluten Free & More, I covered hotel and resort chains like Hyatt, Omni, Ritz Carlton, and Canyon Ranch – all with multiple locations. In this issue, I’ll focus on some inns, bed and breakfasts, and exotic resorts that are “hidden gems” for the gluten […]
Destinations that Raise the Bar for Gluten-Free Travelers Part One
Hotel Chains I’ve written in the past about the many choices we gluten-free travelers now have when it comes to picking a travel destination. In fact, no matter where your heart longs to take you, chances are you’ll be able to find safe gluten-free options for meals whether you cook in, dine out, or take […]