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Martha’s Vineyard Food Allergy-Friendly Travel Guide

Massachusetts holds a special place in our hearts. Not only was it the first state in the nation to pass a food allergy restaurant awareness law, but it's also home to our favorite family-friendly retreat — Martha's Vineyard.

From sunrise to sunset, the island is a picture-perfect getaway with its quaint gingerbread cottages, open harbor and epic clay cliffs. All food allergies are welcome, so before you sink your toes in the sand, check out the places that go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home in the Vineyard.

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Brooklyn, New York Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide

If Manhattan’s midtown traffic and Times Square's crowds aren’t your scene, Brooklyn may be the borough for you. With more than 20 distinct neighborhoods – including hipster haven Williamsburg and stroller-central Park Slope – Brooklyn is a thriving, mysteriously cool metropolis in its own rite.

Whether you’re seeking out the hottest restaurants, live music and vintage boutiques or looking for a quiet place to picnic with your family, Brooklyn has you covered. Stroll the tree-lined streets, admire the brownstones and soak up views of the Manhattan skyline from the bank of the East River. Why bother crossing the Brooklyn Bridge when everything you’re searching for is right there? Feel like a local and explore some of our favorite allergy-friendly, family-oriented finds during your next trip.

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Flying With Food Allergies

Whether you’re heading out for spring break or to grandma’s for the weekend, air travel is a necessity for millions of people, including those living with food allergies.

Recent headlines have highlighted a key reason why traveling with food allergies is tricky. While food allergies are defined as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, airlines abide by a different set of rules defined by the Air Carrier Access Act. Under these guidelines, a pilot can prevent you from boarding or ask you to get off the plane if you make yourself or your child seem “medically fragile," according to his or her own discretion.

But don’t let the uncertainty surrounding air travel keep you grounded. With a little extra planning and the right resources, every family can have the adventures they deserve.

To clear the air and make flights smoother, we laid out the 16 tips for flying with food allergies, identified the top six “food allergy-friendly” airlines and found a mission-driven mom dedicated to making air travel easier for all of us.

16 Tips for Flying with Food Allergies | 6 Top Food Allergy-Friendly Airlines | No Nut Traveler

See our 2024 list of Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Airlines.

Los Angeles Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide

It’s the land of eternal sunshine, celebrity sightings and conscious eating. There are no special requests these restaurants and hotels haven’t heard, so food allergic travelers will feel right at home in La La Land. Let us be your guide as you explore everything from the beaches and canyons to the children’s museum and the shops at Platform.

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Expert Food Allergy Travel Advice

Shawna Huffman Owen has helped food allergic families navigate travel to destinations around the globe. Although she doesn't personally manage food allergies in her home, almost 50% of her family clients do.

As an owner of Huffman Travel, Shawna is an expert travel advisor that specializes in international family travel. Shawna shares with Spokin how she designs safe travel for food allergic families and lets us all in on some of her best travel tips.