A British military veteran has found himself at the centre of a heated holiday dispute after claiming hotel staff snatched his sunbed while he was in the toilet. The incident, which took place at a popular holiday resort, has reignited the debate over sunbed etiquette among travellers.
The Veteran's Side of the Story
The ex-serviceman, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that he had carefully reserved his spot by the pool early in the morning, following what he believed were the unspoken rules of sunbed claiming. "I placed my towel and personal items just like everyone else does," he stated. "When I returned from a quick bathroom break, my things were gone and a hotel employee was setting up the bed for someone else."
Hotel's Response
The resort management defended their staff's actions, saying they were enforcing their official policy against sunbed reservations. "We clearly state that unattended sunbeds will be cleared after 30 minutes," a spokesperson commented. "Our staff were simply following procedures to ensure fairness for all guests."
The Great Sunbed Debate
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between holidaymakers and resorts over sunbed availability:
- Early morning towel reserving has become a common but controversial practice
- Many hotels have implemented time limits on unattended sunbeds
- Some resorts now charge for premium sunbed locations
- The issue becomes particularly heated during peak holiday seasons
What the Experts Say
Travel etiquette specialists suggest a compromise: "If you need to leave your sunbed briefly, inform nearby guests or staff," advises one industry professional. "But remember, sunbeds are meant to be used, not reserved indefinitely."
The veteran's experience serves as a reminder that even on holiday, conflicts can arise over limited resources - proving that the battle for the perfect sunbed spot remains one of tourism's most enduring challenges.
