British family's sunbed tactics flout Greek resort rules
Fighting over sunbeds has become a tradition during vacations at foreign resorts. A specific British family showcased their method for reserving a sunbed despite the prevailing poolside bans on TikTok. Did they think it through well?
5 July 2024 15:43
Tired of constant complaints, Greek hotels have introduced strict rules regarding sunbed reservations. They clearly state: "You cannot reserve sunbeds from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM." If someone leaves their sunbed to go for breakfast, their towels will be removed. However, not everyone appreciated this change...
TikToker Hollie Harper did not hide her outrage. She claimed her family was "ready to skip breakfast for the greater good." In the video, she posted on TikTok, her entire family arrived at the pool at 6:45 AM to "secure their camp." Five family members lay on the sunbeds, enjoying the morning sun and ignoring the guard who ensures they don't leave their spot to go for breakfast. The video shows that the Harpers stayed on the sunbeds and had their first meal, bringing on plates from the hotel kitchen. The guard didn't mind, so the family had sunbeds and full plates. Did they think it through cleverly?
Greeks fight with sunbeds and tourists
The Greek government has taken action to organize beaches and eliminate illegal sunbeds and chairs. Due to the increasing number of complaints, a protest group has formed, mobilizing thousands of residents to express their dissatisfaction with the high fees for using beaches allocated to tourists.
The authorities have introduced new regulations, requiring umbrellas and sunbeds to be at least thirteen feet from the sea. Setting up sunbeds, umbrellas, tables, and chairs on the beaches requires a license, and on some stretches, placing any equipment is banned.
