How well does ABD handle food allergies?

[OffToDWD]

We are considering trying out ABD but see that quite a few meals are included. We have dairy and nut allergies in the family. Are they well prepared to handle food allergies? Do they make arrangements in advance or just adjust accordingly as we go? Just don't want to end up with nothing to eat during some of the meals! Thank you!

 

[DCPhotoGal]

The guides will certainly try their best to make sure everyone is accommodated, but depending on the location of the trip it may be challenging. I'm sure that you can find foods that don't contain those items, but I would be concerned about cross-contamination depending on how bad the allergy is. Many of the meals are buffet. I have a shellfish allergy and have been mostly ok on our trips, but did have a problem at our lovely hotel in Peru, which I believe was due to cooking my meal with the same grill or pan used for shellfish. That being said, I haven't let it stop me from taking the trips, I'm just a little more cautious about what I choose. I would call and ask the vacationistas how they can handle those allergies on the specific trips you are looking into.

 

[OhanaCuz]

This trip report of the ABD river cruise mentioned how well they handled a nut allergy.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...pest-29-jul-4-aug-2016.3536400/#post-56282392

 

[vikequeen]

I've been researching this in anticipation of booking our first trip. I have been told that, particularly in the US, they are pretty well equipped to handle nut allergy. Probably ok with Dairy and egg. Gluten very hard to accommodate. And in general, OUS gets much more difficult.

 

[OKW Lover]

We are considering trying out ABD but see that quite a few meals are included. We have dairy and nut allergies in the family. Are they well prepared to handle food allergies?

You'll most likely find that trips in the USA handle allergies very well. Those conducted overseas can be a bit more challenging. The real concern is for those "on your own" meals, especially in a foreign country with language barriers.

 

[OffToDWD]

Thanks everyone!