11 Rules In Planning A Good Kosher Vacation

Traveling kosher is a worthwhile endeavor, and it can be done in a way that doesn't make your trip miserable. There are many things to think about when traveling kosher or spending your Jewish vacation as kosher, but it can be done!

If you're heading to a restaurant that's not on your radar, use a kosher-certified website to find it. These sites will tell you if an establishment is kosher in addition to offering other helpful information such as reviews and maps. If there isn't a certificate posted on the site or in the restaurant itself, be sure to ask about their certification beforehand.

Additionally, call ahead of time and ask how their kitchen operates; some businesses only keep certain foods kosher while others may have separate facilities for those who observe kashrut (Jewish dietary laws). This way you can make sure everything from your entrée to dessert has been prepared according to your standards.

You can expect your hotel to have a kosher kitchen when you request it. If the hotel doesn't, that's okay—just ask the front desk if they can recommend a nearby restaurant where you can order takeout or pick up kosher cuisine from their deli.

Keep in mind that there are different levels of kosher, and while some hotels may offer one level of kosher standards, others will offer all three: meat, dairy and pareve. It's important to know what kind of food restrictions you have before choosing your accommodations!

You should avoid booking a hotel during any of the eight days of Passover. This applies to both kosher and non-kosher restaurants, so there's no need to worry about accidentally eating something that isn't suitable for you. When it comes to finding kosher food in your destination city, it can be difficult and sometimes even more expensive to find what you're looking for during this holiday than at other times of the year.

However, if you do wish to go away during Passover, then it's recommended doing some research beforehand about which hotels/restaurants are certified as kosher. There are also plenty of websites that offer lists of reputable places where one might go out for dinner or lunch while traveling during Passover.

Friday night and Saturday meals are the most important. Because hotels are typically booked up on Fridays and Saturdays, it's best to book in advance. If you aren't sure whether your hotel will provide kosher food, call them or check their website to find out. If they don't have kosher food available at all, pack your own!

If you're staying at a hotel that advertises itself as being "kosher-friendly," but isn't certified by one of the major kashrut agencies, ask about what kinds of accommodations for observant guests they make before booking your stay there. It's not enough for a hostelry simply to state that it has kosher dishes; these days many restaurants offer such items without actually requesting certification from any agency because it costs money and takes time away from other projects, so be careful.

You should also take enough food so that you don't have to worry about finding kosher meals. You don’t have to pack a ton of it, but make sure that there's enough for at least a day or two. You can always go out and eat if necessary, but why would you want to when there are so many good options available?

You should try not to eat too much food, though. Packing heavy items like canned goods or bottled water will add unnecessary weight and won’t be as convenient as a few bags of chips and some granola bars.

It would also be nice if the food were easy for your kids (and yourself) to carry around in case they need something while walking around town.

If it's not a liquid or gel, you should pack it in your carry on. This includes foods that need refrigeration, like yogurt and cheese. You'll want to keep these items cold while traveling and they can be easily packed in Tupperware with ice packs or reusable freezer bags filled with water.

You'll also want to take any medications that are required during the trip in your carry-on. Though many over-the-counter drugs are considered kosher, there may be some exceptions depending on what medications you have and where you're going. Pack them separately from other medication so that it doesn't get mixed up with anything else in your bag by accident!

With the rise in popularity of gluten-free diets, many people think that kosher certification is a good indicator for whether or not a product is safe for those with allergies. This isn't always true. The main difference between kosher and gluten-free foods is the degree to which they adhere to Jewish dietary rules, but there are other factors as well. Kosher foods don't contain any pork products or shellfish; they also must be prepared in accordance with certain guidelines regarding animal slaughter (no stunning) and how animals are handled before being slaughtered.

Gluten-free foods may also be produced in factories where regular wheat flour has been used, even if the product itself doesn't contain any trace amounts of wheat flour or other forbidden ingredients like barley malt syrup or barley malt extract. You might not know what kind of factory your favorite brand uses until you check its certifications—if it doesn't list them on its website or packaging, call customer service and ask!

Buy extra hand sanitizer and wipes.

Avoid eating at non-kosher restaurants, and if you do, make sure there is a sink in the restroom where you can wash your hands before and after eating.

When traveling on planes or in other public places, watch out for surfaces that may not be clean enough to eat off of; it's better to take precautions than risk getting sick!

When you’re in an airport and hungry, it can be tempting to grab a sandwich or something from the food kiosk. This can be a problem if you're kosher, though. You might assume that food at an airport is always safe for you to eat, but this isn't necessarily true.

The labels on many packaged foods include phrases like “may contain," "processed in a facility," or "manufactured on shared equipment." These labels mean that there is a chance of cross contamination with non-kosher foods at some point during production. For example, if the same machine was used for making both pork and beef products, then some people would consider the meat unfit for consumption by observant Jews because they may have eaten from their equipment.

Do not assume that just because something has been labeled kosher means it's actually suitable for your diet! Double check when you walk through an airport and make sure your food hasn't been tampered with before putting things into your mouth.

For example, if you're going to be eating out on a trip and are kosher in the home but not outside of it, make sure to ask if utensils used to prepare your meal are dairy or meat before they are used. If they aren't either one, don't use them. Make sure that disposable utensils are properly cleaned before they get reused and do not touch any non-kosher food with them again.

Don't assume that the waitstaff will know what dietary restrictions are in your party. It's important to inform them beforehand so they can make sure they don't bring out food that isn't kosher, or accidentally serve dairy with meat.

We hope that this list of tips will give you some ideas to plan your next glatt kosher vacations. Let us know in the comments if you have additional suggestions about it. Happy travel!

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