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Traveling With Celiac Disease

Pack your bags! Here are some practical tips for traveling with celiac disease and sticking to the gluten-free diet.
Gluten-Free in Philadelphia
It's easy to be gluten-free in Philadelphia, "the first gluten-free neighborhood in the U.S." Philadelphia has "the largest organized block of gluten-free dining spots" -- more than 30 restaurants -- "ready to cater to diners with celiac disease."
Gluten-Free in Tampa, Florida
If you'll be doing some gluten-free travel to Tampa for the Super Bowl, here are links to celiac-friendly restaurants and more.
Gluten-Free in Washington, D.C.
If you'll be doing some gluten-free travel to Washington, D.C., here are links to celiac-friendly restaurants, bakeries and more.
Travel on a Gluten-Free Diet
Tips for gluten-free travel: car rides, plane travel, hotels, trips to a foreign country - what to bring, how to plan, where to find help, and more.
Seven Tips For Gluten-Free Road Trips
In many ways, cars are the easiest mode of travel for people on gluten-free diets, because you can bring along supplies and equipment. Here are tips for pleasant gluten-free road trips:
Gluten-Free Airplane Travel
Gluten-free travelers cannot eat regular airline meals, so some advance food preparation is required before traveling on planes.
Staying Gluten-Free in Hotels
If you're on a gluten-free diet, you'll be more comfortable if your hotel room has a cooking area. Here are hotel survival tips for celiacs, whether you'll be in a regular room or a suite with a kitchen.
Restaurant Cards: Don't Leave Home Without Them
Restaurant Cards describe the gluten-free diet in a variety of languages. They are designed to be carried in a pocket or purse and given to restaurant personnel to help explain the needs of the celiac patron.
Celiac Societies Around the World
Celiac societies around the world -- some with websites in English -- can provide advice for travelers.
Airline Allergy and Special Meal Policies
From About.com's Guide to Food Allergies comes this handy list of U.S. domestic airlines and their special meal policies.
Guidelines for Gluten-Free Safety in Restaurants
For celiacs, eating gluten-free in restaurants can be very difficult. Here are tips for choosing a restaurant, talking to waiters, selecting food from the menu, and staying safely gluten-free.
Directories of Celiac-Friendly Restaurants
Online and printed directories of restaurants offering gluten-free menu items.
Bob and Ruth's Gluten Free Travel and Dining Club
This travel club's upcoming Gluten-Free Getaways include trips to the Caribbean, Tanzania, South America, Alaska, and more. Brochures can be downloaded from the club's website.

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