SelectWisely Translation Card for Traveling with Food Allergies

Planning your dream wedding is exciting, but planning your honeymoon should be just as joyful. And, it should be safe. If you or your partner live with food allergies, traveling internationally can bring on some unique challenges for you. Language barriers, unfamiliar ingredients, and different culinary customs can quickly turn a romantic getaway into a stressful, and even dangerous, experience.

That’s why it’s essential to prepare before you travel. One powerful tool that can help honeymooning couples who are traveling with food allergies is the SelectWisely Translation Card. My son has food allergies, so I have used them for family vacations since he was seven years old. These cards are designed to help you clearly communicate your dietary needs and restrictions in the local language of your destination.

A Visual Way to Help Others Understand Your Food Allergies

Imagine dining at a cozy seaside café in Greece or enjoying a candlelit dinner in Paris. When you present your SelectWisely Translation Card to your waiter, hotel manager, or market vendor, you’re giving them a clear, visual way to understand your allergy(ies). The cards feature translations, along with universally recognized food symbols, which helps to ensure that your message isn’t lost in translation.

How to Use the SelectWisely Translation Card

Here’s how to use them effectively:

• When ordering food, show the card to the maitre d’, waiter, or restaurant manager.
• Allow the staff to take the card into the kitchen so the chef can see exactly what foods to avoid.
• Always show both sides of the card and point to the pictures that indicate your specific allergies.
• Before you begin eating, confirm that the kitchen staff fully understands your needs.

These cards aren’t just for restaurants, I found them helpful when purchasing snacks at the grocery stores and when we purchased food from street vendors.

Check Out the SelectWisely Web Site for More Information

Before your next vacation or honeymoon, visit the SelectWisely website for valuable travel tips from experienced globetrotters and allergy-conscious travelers. With a little preparation, you and your spouse can explore the world with confidence, while savoring every romantic meal, every destination, and every memory safely.

Enjoy, and have a safe and happy honeymoon!

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Disclaimer – I am not a doctor, so don’t take this advice as a medical recommendation.  I have used this product before when my family went on a vacation to Europe.  We found it to be extremely helpful.  Oh, and no one paid me for this blog post.