Holidaymakers Instructed Following Salmonella In Caribbean

Holiday Lawyers • June 11, 2026

Holiday Lawyers was recently instructed by the family of a holidaymaker who became seriously ill with Salmonella towards the end of a Caribbean holiday. Although he returned to the UK, he continued to suffer significant symptoms and remains affected by ongoing food intolerances and skin conditions which are likely linked to the original infection.


Unfortunately, cases like this are far more common than many people realise.


Whilst many people think of food poisoning as a short lived illness, the reality can be very different. Salmonella and other bacterial infections can cause severe dehydration, hospitalisation and prolonged periods of illness. In some cases, the consequences can continue for months, years or even permanently.


We regularly act for clients who develop post infective IBS, food intolerances, chronic fatigue, reactive arthritis, skin conditions and other long term complications following an acute gastric illness contracted abroad.


What If The Tour Operator Rejects Your Claim?


One of the biggest misconceptions in holiday illness litigation is that a rejected claim means there is no claim.

In our experience, many strong claims begin with a denial of liability.


Tour operators frequently argue that the illness was contracted on an excursion, that it was not reported to the hotel, or that there is insufficient evidence linking the illness to the holiday accommodation. These arguments are extremely common and, in many cases, can be successfully challenged.


Holiday Lawyers has recovered millions of pounds in compensation for holidaymakers whose claims were initially rejected. An early denial is often simply the starting position adopted by the tour operator rather than a reflection of the true merits of the claim.


Why Experience Matters In Salmonella Claims


Holiday illness cases sit at the intersection of law, medicine and microbiology.


Our team has decades of experience handling Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella and other food poisoning claims throughout the world. We have extensive experience of the hotels, resorts and destinations where these claims arise and understand the practical realities behind many outbreaks.


We also work closely with leading microbiologists and medical experts. Understanding incubation periods is often critical. The timing of symptoms can provide powerful evidence regarding where an infection was most likely contracted and can frequently undermine the explanations advanced by tour operators and their insurers.


Where a stool sample confirms a pathogen such as Salmonella, it can be extremely difficult for a tour operator to escape liability if the wider evidence points towards the holiday as the source of infection. However, the absence of a positive stool sample does not mean there is no claim. Many people are never tested, whilst others are tested after the infection has passed through their system. In those cases, experienced microbiologists can often identify the most likely infection by analysing the symptoms, severity, duration of illness and incubation periods involved.


Our founder, Aman Dhillon, has acted in some of the most significant holiday illness claims brought before the courts, including claims arising from the Grand Hotel outbreak in Italy, where holidaymakers suffered devastating illnesses and, tragically, some individuals lost their lives.



If your holiday illness claim has been rejected, or if you have suffered Salmonella, food poisoning or gastric illness whilst abroad, contact Holiday Lawyers for a free assessment. We have helped thousands of holidaymakers recover millions of pounds in compensation and would be delighted to help.

HolidayLawyers instructed by family caught in terrifying Croatia wildfire

By Holiday Lawyers • September 30, 2026
HolidayLawyers has been instructed by a family who say they were forced to flee for their lives after a wildfire reached their resort on the Croatian island of Brač. The family were staying at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort as part of a Jet2Holidays package between 8 and 15 September 2026. They say wildfires had been visible in the area for several days but guests were repeatedly reassured there was no cause for concern. On the evening of 12 September, however, the situation deteriorated dramatically. The family say power to the hotel was lost shortly after 9.30pm, ash began falling around the resort and large flames became clearly visible nearby. They allege there was no fire alarm, evacuation announcement or organised emergency procedure and that guests were left trying to work out how to escape as staff themselves began leaving the resort. Three members of the family eventually reached a wooden jetty where they say they remained for around an hour before being evacuated by boat. One member of the family says he suffered significant smoke inhalation while helping elderly holidaymakers onto rescue vessels and remained unwell for several days afterwards. The family has now instructed HolidayLawyers to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the warnings and information provided to guests, the evacuation arrangements and the assistance provided by the tour operator and hotel. Growing concerns over wildfire affected holidays HolidayLawyers has been contacted by a number of holidaymakers whose trips have been seriously disrupted by wildfires affecting resorts overseas. With extreme heat and wildfires increasingly affecting popular holiday destinations, the consequences for tourists can be severe. Where holidaymakers find themselves surrounded by smoke, flames or falling debris, or are forced to evacuate without knowing whether they and their families will escape safely, the psychological consequences can also be significant. HolidayLawyers founder and Solicitor Advocate Aman Dhillon said: “Having previously represented passengers and crew following the Costa Concordia disaster, I have seen how the psychological effects of a close escape from a major incident can continue long after the immediate danger has passed. “Wildfires will not necessarily be the fault of a tour operator. The important questions are often what was known, what guests were told, whether appropriate emergency procedures were followed and whether proper assistance was provided when people were placed in danger.” Was your holiday affected by a wildfire? If you were caught in a wildfire, evacuated from your hotel or resort, suffered injury or smoke inhalation, or believe your holiday company failed to provide appropriate assistance during an emergency, HolidayLawyers can advise you on whether you may have a claim . We have decades of experience handling serious international travel claims and have recovered millions of pounds in compensation for thousands of holidaymakers. If your holiday was ruined by a wildfire, contact HolidayLawyers to discuss what happened.

HolidayLawyers Contacted Following Salmonella Illness at Nour Palace Resort, Tunisia

By Holiday Lawyers • September 29, 2026
HolidayLawyers has been contacted by holidaymakers following a guest falling ill during a stay at the Nour Palace Resort & Thalasso in Mahdia, Tunisia and subsequently being medically diagnosed with salmonella . The guest stayed at the resort from 29 August to 8 September 2026 on an all inclusive package holiday booked through Sunshine.co.uk. Symptoms of gastrointestinal illness began while the guest was still staying at the hotel and continued after their return to the UK on 8 September. Following medical testing, salmonella was confirmed on 16 September 2026 . The illness has also resulted in the guest being unable to return to work, with a consequent loss of earnings. Previous reports of illness at the Nour Palace HolidayLawyers is investigating the circumstances surrounding the illness and has identified previous public reports from guests referring to gastrointestinal symptoms and concerns about food hygiene at the Nour Palace. Some reviews published during 2026 refer to guests suffering vomiting and diarrhoea and raise concerns about food preparation and temperature. Such reports do not establish the cause of an individual guest's illness. They can, however, be relevant when considered alongside medical evidence, the timing of symptoms and any evidence of similar illness affecting other guests. Confirmed salmonella diagnosis A laboratory confirmed diagnosis of salmonella is an important piece of evidence in a holiday illness claim. Our investigation will consider when symptoms began, the incubation period, food and drink consumed during the holiday, whether the guest ate predominantly within the hotel and whether other guests experienced similar symptoms. Where appropriate, evidence can also be sought concerning reported illness at the resort, food hygiene procedures, inspections and relevant health and safety records. Can a package holiday illness claim be made? Where a holiday was sold as a qualifying package, the package organiser may be legally responsible for the proper performance of the holiday services provided. The precise position depends upon the booking arrangements and documentation, which is why we examine documents including the booking confirmation and ATOL certificate at the outset. Where illness has caused additional financial loss, a claim can potentially include losses such as lost earnings , provided they can be supported by appropriate evidence. HolidayLawyers founder Aman Dhillon comments HolidayLawyers founder and Solicitor Advocate Aman Dhillon said: “A confirmed salmonella diagnosis following illness which began during a holiday deserves proper investigation. “We look at the medical evidence, the timing of the illness, what the client ate and drank, whether other guests were affected and the evidence surrounding conditions at the hotel during the relevant period. “The fact that somebody became ill abroad does not by itself establish liability, but where there is a confirmed bacterial infection and symptoms began during the holiday, there can be strong grounds for further investigation.” Salmonella or food poisoning after a holiday in Tunisia? HolidayLawyers specialises in serious holiday illness and accident claims. Our lawyers have decades of experience dealing with international travel litigation and gastrointestinal illness claims involving hotels and resorts overseas. If you stayed at the Nour Palace Resort & Thalasso in Mahdia , or another hotel in Tunisia, and developed salmonella, gastroenteritis or another significant gastric illness, we can assess the circumstances of your case. We act in appropriate cases under a No Win No Fee agreement , with any potential deductions explained clearly before you decide whether to proceed.  Contact HolidayLawyers for a confidential assessment of your holiday illness claim.