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Sun bed reserving
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Stephen
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Sun bed reserving
Well done that man.
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y72g09d7jo
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y72g09d7jo
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david63
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Stephen
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Not needed on here. Apart from round the pool they aren't used so never a problem.
More likely to find someones croaked it on a sunbed than reserving it.
More likely to find someones croaked it on a sunbed than reserving it.
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Mervyn and Trish
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Ironic that he and his family were searching for sun beds at 6am. Doesn't that tell us he's part of the problem?
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Onelife
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Re: Sun bed reserving
You wouldn’t build a plane if it couldn’t accommodate the amount of passengers/holiday makers it was built for, therefore it is the hotel owners that should have got the fine. imo
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Stephen
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Reading it it sounds like he was seeing if people were actually reserving at that time of the morning.Mervyn and Trish wrote: 07 May 2026, 09:56Ironic that he and his family were searching for sun beds at 6am. Doesn't that tell us he's part of the problem?
If the hotel stuck to their policy then the staff should go round removing the towels. And if guests kicked off then remind them it is clearly advertised about the practice. But as usual they never have the balls and so a blind eye is turned to keep the peace.
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oldbluefox
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Re: Sun bed reserving
£6000 for two adults and two children - where were they staying, the Ritz? And because they couldn't find a sunbed at 6.00 in the morning they had to lie on the floor? It all sounds a bit far fetched and pathetic to me.
I don't really get why it's so important to get a sunbed next to the pool. It's the same sun wherever you are and the pool is never that far away. Am I misunderstanding something here?
I don't really get why it's so important to get a sunbed next to the pool. It's the same sun wherever you are and the pool is never that far away. Am I misunderstanding something here?
I was taught to be cautious
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david63
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Re: Sun bed reserving
In my, limited, experience any sunbed near the pool, ship or hotel, results in you getting wet either from those splashing about in the pool or bathers walking past dripping wet.
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Onelife
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Re: Sun bed reserving
I would only ever use a sunbed next to the pool if it was next to an 18 year old (girl) preferably not with the name Brenda. 
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Stephen
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Onelife wrote: 07 May 2026, 10:56I would only ever use a sunbed next to the pool if it was next to an 18 year old (girl) preferably not with the name Brenda.![]()
……..or Merv
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Mervyn and Trish
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Moi? I always think the first two rows of beds by the pool should be reserved for those actually using the pool to leave their towels and dry off after. There's nothing worse than coming out of the pool to find nowhere available to sort yourself out.
Actually there is one thing worse. The beds by the pool occupied by fully clothed people reading their books and pulling a face every time they get splashed. In fact a friend of mine tells me he makes a point of splashing them......
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Onelife
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Re: Sun bed reserving
I’m not one for plonking myself down amongst a row of sunbeds irrespective of where they are situated…I prefer my own space where I’m not having to look at “big or flabby” of any description, be it man or woman.
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oldbluefox
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Re: Sun bed reserving
..............so it's your friend is it?
I'm not into sunbathing at all but do like it nice and warm in the shade.Those who have a sunbed in the open and one in the shade with their books and glasses on are annoying when others can't find a seat. I may have to resort to lying on the floor and claiming compo.
Is Stephen around anywhere?
I'm not into sunbathing at all but do like it nice and warm in the shade.Those who have a sunbed in the open and one in the shade with their books and glasses on are annoying when others can't find a seat. I may have to resort to lying on the floor and claiming compo.
Is Stephen around anywhere?
I was taught to be cautious
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oldbluefox
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Re: Sun bed reserving
As my mother used to say "You do see some sights when you haven't your gun!!!"Onelife wrote: 07 May 2026, 17:26I’m not one for plonking myself down amongst a row of sunbeds irrespective of where they are situated…I prefer my own space where I’m not having to look at “big or flabby” of any description, be it man or woman.
I was taught to be cautious
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Stephen
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Re: Sun bed reserving
oldbluefox wrote: 07 May 2026, 17:30..............so it's your friend is it?![]()
I'm not into sunbathing at all but do like it nice and warm in the shade.Those who have a sunbed in the open and one in the shade with their books and glasses on are annoying when others can't find a seat. I may have to resort to lying on the floor and claiming compo.![]()
Is Stephen around anywhere?
I’m here.
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Ray B
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Unless the sun beds are all plastic firm tops, they are OK.
The ones with the fabric coverings can be very uncomfortable after being stretched by grossly overweight passengers, something companies should look at as people seem to be getting heavier.
The ones with the fabric coverings can be very uncomfortable after being stretched by grossly overweight passengers, something companies should look at as people seem to be getting heavier.
Don't worry, be happy
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Ray B
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Stephen, best get a stock of compo forms in ready for the sunbed claims
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Stephen
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Re: Sun bed reserving
Hotels say they cracking down on this practice. I’ll give it a week at most.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99 ... rer=search
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99 ... rer=search