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Monday, 23 November 2009

Possible Cryptosporidium outbreak at Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel Kusadasi Turkey

We have received complaints from holidaymakers who stayed at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel in Kusadasi Turkey during September, 2009.

Why not phone 08000 154321 Farnworth Rose Solicitors or click here www.yourholidayclaims.co.uk to submit a question

Cryptosporidium is said to have broken out at the Aqua Fantasy Hotel in Kusadasi, which left holiday-makers suffering symptoms including diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sickness. Cryptosporidium is a parasite which can cause severe illness in people with compromised immune systems, and symptoms can come and go for up to four weeks.

Cryptosporidium can be spread from an infected person to others if they come into contact with the faeces of the individual carrying the parasite. Infection can occur if someone swallows food or water contaminated with Cryptosporidium. If a baby or child has the infection, parents and child carers need to be particularly careful when changing nappies or wiping the child's bottom after going to the toilet.

If you think you have the infection, you should wash your hands carefully after using the toilet and before preparing or serving food to make sure you don't infect anyone else. It would be a good idea to disinfect the bathroom every day until you are clear of infection, and disinfect surfaces where you prepare food.
If you have suffered any symptoms of Cryptosporidium, food poisoning, gastroenteritis or any other illness while staying at the Aqua Fantasy Aqua Park Hotel at Kusadasi Turkey, during 2008 or 2009, we can help you claim holiday illness compensation. We specialise in holiday illness compensation claims and we are experts in the complicated field of travel law. We work on a no win no fee basis, so you get 100% of the compensation. Contact us today for more information about holiday illness compensation claims and we will give you a free claim assessment. Call free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form.

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Thursday, 12 March 2009

Avoid holiday accident, illness and food poisoning abroad

Wherever you are planning to take a holiday package tour, you could be struck down with food poisoning or suffer a holiday illness or accident.The Dominican Republic, the Caribbean Islands, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Morocco, Africa, Gambia, Kenya, Mauritius and the Maldives may all create a holiday paradise for visitors, but if the all inclusive buffet has not been prepared in a hygienic environment, or if the pool tiles are cracked and dirty, you could end up claiming compensation against your holiday tour operator.

For more information how to make a no win no fee no obligation compensation claim phone 08000 154321 or click here for http://www.yourholidayclaims.co.uk/


Some of the bigger tour operators such as Thomson Holidays, Cosmos and Thomas Cook send thousands of holidaymakers around the world every year and the vast majority come back happy and relaxed after a week or two abroad. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and cases of food poisoning on cruise ships, and in package holiday hotels, is on the increase. You can now claim for holiday illness or accidents in the UK, even when they have happened abroad.
Travellers can be at high risk when travelling to third world countries, but they need to be wary when travelling to Europe too. Types of food poisoning including norovirus, e.coli and salmonella are being contracted far too often in holiday hotels. Typical symptoms of e.coli include increased weight, cramps in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and fever.


The most important thing to remember when travelling abroad, particularly to third world countries, is to avoid the water. Even though the locals drink the water, it doesn’t mean to say it is safe for you to drink. The locals are used to the local water, and their digestive systems are accustomed to the bacteria present in the water. Yours are not. If there is no option than to drink tap water, then you must make sure you boil it first for at least ten minutes. Salads in restaurants should also be avoided as they are likely to have been washed in tap water.
All inclusive holiday hotels usually include all of the food. Unfortunately this can result in buffet/style foods being left out in warm temperatures, which leaves them open to flies and bacteria. Ensure that any food you eat at your holiday hotel is cooked thoroughly and served at the proper temperature.


If you venture outside your holiday package hotel, into the streets of the local town, never eat from street vendors. Food served on the streets is a massive cause of food poisoning to holidaymakers. Food served from local vendors should be avoided at all costs. Never eat food in your hotel which appears to be warmed up.


To prevent holiday illness and sickness abroad, ensure your food is served hot and that meat is cooked well done. Only eat fruit that has been washed and handled by you. Hot beverages, bottled water, bread and tinned fruit are also safe to eat.

Tour operators have a responsibility to you to make sure your food is prepared to a high standard, and that there are no hidden surprises that can cause personal injury in your holiday package hotel.If you have suffered a holiday accident, illness or injury you need to contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible on your return to the UK.

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