Is there a real risk of stomach bugs and rotavirus at Egyptian resorts?

Just before checking out of the Aladdin resort, a family got a stomach upset — one day for one person, three days for another; they suspect the ice or poorly washed fruit. Tips: brush teeth with bottled water instead of tap water, wash hands more often before meals, and skip the ice at the bar.

Another report: friends at an expensive hotel also had stomach trouble. The poster gave her child a tablespoon of Enterosgel every morning and had no issues over 11 days. She herself drank only alcohol and got sick on day 4 with nausea, diarrhea and fever; Antinal (4 tablets a day) plus Smecta helped her feel better by the next day.

One prevention tip mentioned was not to take Antinal in advance “just in case” — it should be used only if symptoms appear. As a gentler preventive approach, some recommend taking probiotics for about two weeks before the trip, using sorbents in the morning while at the resort, and being strict about hand hygiene; one commenter also suggested skipping ice at that particular hotel.

A fresh report from a family of three after a 9-night stay with an 11-year-old says they did not hear of any rotavirus cases there at all; they used the water park and drank cocktails with ice without problems. Their practical food tip was to stick to simple, familiar dishes rather than experimental mixed foods.

A traveler who just returned reports no signs of widespread illness — the resort grounds were clean and well-maintained. Their child had a brief fever on day four, likely from air conditioning, and recovered the next day. The family swam in pools, visited a water park, and drank cocktails with ice without any serious issues.

Another traveler notes that most stomach complaints seem to stem from overeating at buffets, overheating, or poor personal hygiene rather than actual food poisoning or a virus. Their family had one off day but nothing serious. They spent the whole holiday worrying after reading alarming messages online — and say it was completely unnecessary.

One traveler who drank alcohol with ice throughout the trip and used hand sanitizer regularly did not get sick. However, they note that constant anxiety about potential infection spoiled the holiday atmosphere — and advise against overthinking the risk.