December 1st 2024.
Jade Churchill and Liam Williams were thrilled to embark on their dream honeymoon trip to the TUI Blue Cabo Verde resort in Cape Verde. However, their excitement was short-lived as they both fell seriously ill during their stay in October. The once-in-a-lifetime experience quickly turned into a nightmare as they were struck with symptoms of food poisoning such as diarrhoea, fever, and fatigue.
The couple, both 27 years old, had noticed that their hotel seemed to be running low on essential supplies, especially during the peak of their illness. They even had to wait over an hour for toilet paper, which added to their discomfort. After enduring a harrowing trip that cost them £2,500, Liam had to seek medical treatment back in the UK upon their return.
Sadly, Jade and Liam are not the only victims of this unfortunate situation. They are among 1,400 other individuals who have taken legal action after their disastrous holidays on the African island. Liam, who works as an assistant management accountant, shared that they had been looking forward to this trip for months, but it did not turn out as they had hoped.
Robert, a tourist from Yorkshire, also fell seriously ill during his stay in Cape Verde. He had hoped to have a relaxing vacation, but instead, he was plagued with symptoms of food poisoning. He recalled that the food at the resort was a cause for concern as it appeared to be reheated and served multiple times. Robert also noticed that the food was left uncovered for extended periods, and the hotel seemed to be running low on supplies.
Jatinder Paul, a legal representative from Irwin Mitchell, expressed his concern over the high number of people who have fallen ill in Cape Verde. He described it as a staggering figure and unacceptable that holidaymakers continue to suffer from gastric illness at supposedly five-star resorts. Paul also highlighted the severity of these symptoms, which can lead to long-term health complications, especially for those diagnosed with infections like E.coli.
Another victim, Robert Conners from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has also taken legal action after his family's vacation at the five-star Riu Funana resort in June. Robert's trip was cut short when he started experiencing severe symptoms of food poisoning. He was diagnosed with shigella and E.coli and had to be hospitalized for two days. The illness had not only ruined his holiday but also affected his work as he had to take three weeks off to recover.
Recalling his experience, Robert shared that he and his family had saved up for a long time to go on this holiday, and they were looking forward to it. However, just a few days into the trip, he fell seriously ill, and it only got worse from there. He remembers the food being left uncovered at the buffet, and the meat was always undercooked. The hotel's cleanliness also left a lot to be desired, and the toilets were always full.
TUI, the travel company responsible for these resorts, has been contacted for comment. It is clear that the victims of these incidents have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially due to their ruined vacations. They hope that by taking legal action, they will not only receive compensation but also raise awareness and prevent this from happening to others in the future.
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