How can travelers reduce the risk of stomach upset at all-inclusive resorts in Egypt?

One traveler suspected ice in cocktails rather than unfamiliar food: they ate fish, meat, potatoes, soup and olives and brushed their teeth with bottled water. A practical precaution for sensitive stomachs is to order drinks without ice.

A couple developed symptoms around the middle of their holiday, with one person unwell until the trip ended, while their child—eating mostly fries and cola—was unaffected. This suggests individual susceptibility varies, so worsening symptoms should not be managed by diet alone and may require medical advice.

In one case, two of three people became ill after eating the same meals, with watermelon the only reported difference; the incident was at a Maritim hotel. The traveler said Antinal did not help, so severe or persistent symptoms should not be treated with self-medication alone.