A British tourist has shared her "holiday from hell" after claiming she had been turned away from three hospitals in Spain while having a severe stomach bug.
Kay Holsav took to the social media site TikTok to reveal her horrendous holiday, saying she was forced to stay in her hotel room at the Marylanza hotel in Tenerife after developing an upset stomach from eating a salad she said was "washed with tap water".
Miss Holsav said: "I arrived on the Friday, had dinner at the hotel, and from then on I cannot physically keep anything in my system.
"We are now on Sunday, and I still physically cannot keep anything in my system."
Miss Holsav, a vegetarian, explained that she had only been eating vegetarian options and pizza.
After falling ill, she was forced to call a doctor to her hotel room, costing her €100 (£86.56).
She claimed the doctor told her she could be admitted to the hospital in a couple of days if her condition remained the same.
Miss Holsav claimed that when she tried to access a hospital after she did not recover, she was denied because she was English.
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The tourist claimed she was not being seen due to her being English
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She said: "The issue wasn't just the language barrier; they were incredibly dismissive and honestly came across as quite racist. It felt like they just didn't want to help.
"That's exactly why we always get private travel insurance.
"Now, private clinics actually treat you with respect and cater to all nationalities, not just locals. Luckily, I ended up at the right hospital."
Miss Holsav said it was the "scariest experience of her life" but made a full recovery thanks to the "amazing" staff.
She stated: "Bless them - they didn't understand me, nor did I them, but they did their best."
Miss Holsav blamed the hotel's "hygiene levels" for her falling ill, which she said "ruined her holiday".
She stated: "Anyone coming out to Tenerife, be warned. If you get this, it is not your normal stomach bug."
Miss Holsav demanded a refund from Tui, which organised the holiday.
Many other tourists said they had similar stomach pains in Tenerife
| GETTYUsers on TikTok sympathised with Miss Holsav, sharing similar experiences they had.
One user said: "This happened to me in Benidorm! I went for 10 days and was sick for seven.
"Couldn't leave my room and couldn't get off the toilet. I feel so sorry for you girl, it's hell."
Another stated: "I've been here two nights and I've had the runs. You're not alone girl, I have no idea where it comes from."