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Re: [UK-Coeliac] Holiday In Cyprus

I booked a GF meal last September on a First Choice flight to Skiathos and had excellent meals both ways.  The stewardess said there are now almost as many "special" meals of one sort or another as normal ones.  The meals came boxed nicely with a printed label saying Glutenfree Meal so it was not a veggie - there were plenty of those!
I found I had to book the meals direct with the airline as the FC booking agent for the flights did not have a box to tick for special meals other than normal and veggie.  But he did give me a phone number for the airline who answered at once, took the request efficiently and sent me a confirmation letter next day.  Good experience all round- and the flights were on time!
John
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Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:55 PM
Subject: RE: [UK-Coeliac] Holiday In Cyprus

I haven’t been to Cyprus since I was diagnosed, but the food is basically Greek.

 

The big difference is that they usually speak very good English.

 

You’re not travelling First Choice are you?  I found this on the web.

 

First Choice - by Sue Bradford

8 May 2005

We have just returned from Cyprus, with Flight First Choice. I am a coeliac and tried to book a gluten free meal - unfortunately the powers that be have decided this condition is not worth catering for. Vegetarians who restrict their diet by choice are catered for - coeliacs who have a medical condition are not. Have I missed something here. My husband who is 6ft 3in tall spent over 5 hours with his knees jammed into the back of the seat in front due to lack of leg room. I wonder how this relates to Health and Safety! We could have paid for seats with extra leg room when booking but these seats are not guaranteed - anyway why should we have to.

 

Monarch gave me a totally acceptable meal on the way to Egypt.

 

James

 

P.S.  While I think of it, Olympic does do gluten-free meals, but you never get them!

 

Daisy Analysis: www.daisy.co.uk

James Miller: james@... - +44-1440-783789

 

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From: UK-Coeliac@yahoogroups.com [mailto:UK-Coeliac@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of forbracken
Sent: 07 March 2006 13:19
To: UK-Coeliac@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [UK-Coeliac] Holiday In Cyprus

 

Hi im going to Cyprus for my holiday and its at the end of the month.
Im not quite sure if the foods going to be ok or should i take loads
of my own stuff? Can anyone advise please? Also can you recommend any
dishes? Nick




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Hi im going to Cyprus for my holiday and its at the end of the month. Im not quite sure if the foods going to be ok or should i take loads of my own stuff? Can... 		forbracken
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I haven't been to Cyprus since I was diagnosed, but the food is basically Greek. The big difference is that they usually speak very good English. You're not...
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1:53 pm

I booked a GF meal last September on a First Choice flight to Skiathos and had excellent meals both ways. The stewardess said there are now almost as many...
John Croft
jdc992002
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4:51 pm

... I've been to Cyprus (southern, Greek part) for the past 4 years and had no problems. I can't say what it's like in the Turkish part. English is widely...
Martin Ridout
electric_clocks
Offline Send Email 		Mar 7, 2006
5:22 pm

Self catering in Cyprus is easy. Check out the supermarkets the locals use - I don't remember the name, something like "Orphades". Even the small one I used...
Helen
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Offline Send Email 		Mar 10, 2006
12:33 pm

Thanks for all the help i was a bit worried before but now i can enjoy the holiday. We're going to Latchi and i will look out for the Orphades name. Nick xx ...
xx Nick xx
forbracken
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9:38 am

Nick Just found this site with free translation card to print off, could be very useful for your trip. http://www.celiactravel.com/restaurant-cards.html ...
Moria-Ann
lockwoodsmoira
Offline Send Email 		Mar 13, 2006
5:56 pm

Thanks but the writing is really faint and it cant be read when i printed it out. Nick ... From: Moria-Ann To: UK-Coeliac@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March...
xx Nick xx
forbracken
Offline Send Email 		Mar 15, 2006
2:51 pm

Sorry that must be your printer as mine are fine and did both English and French Have a good holiday whatever. Moira-Ann Tel 01926 882724 FAx 01926 470408...
Moria-Ann
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