Health and Safety: Food and Drink

If you’re anything like us, holidays are all about the food. Whether you’re an adventurous eater or a creature of habit, treating yourself to mouth-watering mains and delish desserts is a must. When it comes to food and drink safety, the rules abroad are much the same as they are at home – be sensible and tuck in!
Food safety
Avoid uncooked food, except for fruit and vegetables. Make sure all food is cooked through and still hot when served - you don't want a dicky tummy on your jollies, that's very much not the vibe.
Ask for information on meal ingredients if you have any allergies or intolerances.
Take care when using Self Catering kitchen facilities, or handling hot plates - you might be a whiz, but a new kitchen can test even the most seasoned chef, definitely not talking from experience.
Drink safety
Drink bottled water if appropriate and avoid having ice in drinks - tap water abroad can be a game of Russian Roulette, and no one wants H2O to turn into H2NO.
Stay hydrated in hot temperatures - this goes without saying, water is your new bestie.
Drink alcohol in moderation. Keep in mind that alcohol measures abroad may be larger than back home - sounds like a win at first, but the fun has to end eventually right?

Illness
It's what no one wants to think about, but the potential is there for it to happen, so, in the unlikely event that you fall ill while you’re on holiday, make sure that you get medical assistance immediately, contact reception at your accommodation and get in touch with us for further help.