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Vacationers are adopting extreme tactics to secure premium lounger spots overseas—a strategy that has sparked criticism from bewildered social media users facing “sunbed rivalries.”
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The Rise of Sunbed Battles Across Europe
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Sun lounger disputes have persisted throughout Europe, with travelers contending for prime sunbathing spots around hotel pools and on beaches. Typically, vacationers lay claim to these areas using towels and blankets, returning hours later to enjoy the reserved spots.
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This peak season tradition has intensified in popular destinations frequented by Britons, such as Spain and Turkey. Hotel staff are cracking down on “lounger monopolizers” by hiring security personnel and implementing parking ticket-style systems.
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A New Twist in Tenerife: The Early Morning Standoff
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Recently, a TikTok video revealed guests at a hotel in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, employing a stunning new approach to sun lounger wars. In the clip, uploaded by @holidaybestbits in February, a dozen sunbathers can be seen waiting in an empty pool area during the early morning hours.
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The guests appear to be standing motionless in designated spots to “reserve” a space for one of the sun loungers being set up in the area.
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In the clip, a traveler is seen reading a book while maintaining his position before quickly securing a lounger as hotel staff began distributing them.
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Social Media Users Express Disapproval
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In the comments section, over 130 TikTok users, many of whom identified as British, united to condemn this “sombre” tactic.
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One commenter wrote, “Pathetic indeed. Growing adults, really.”
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Another stated, “This isn’t the travel experience we envisionsome misery.”
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A third commented, “I’ve never had to resort to such measures on holiday. I pray this issue never crosses my path.”
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A TikTok viewer assumed the participants in the video were British and commented, ” Brits with no regard for others.”
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Another replied, “To each their own, but who embarks on a holiday solely to spend each day by the pool? Not my preference.”
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A fellow TikTok user noted, “Not for me. I’d rather sleep and enjoy the beach,” while someone else admitted, “This is why I’ve abandoned these types of holidays.”
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Another shared their observation, stating, “I’ve never encountered sun lounger wars. Typically, signs indicate no reservations are allowed, and I’ve never struggled to find a lounger, regardless of the time. I presume it depends on the type of hotel one stays in.”
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Innovative Solutions: Cyprus’ Sun Lounger Allocation Scheme
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Meanwhile, a hotel in Cyprus has introduced a brilliant protocol to resolve sun lounger conflicts.
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The five-star Olympic Lagoon Resort in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, is garnering praise on TikTok for its unique sun lounger distribution initiative.
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Details of the Scheme
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Guests are assigned a set of sun loungers for their stay duration. However, if you dislike your allocated spot, there’s no need to worry.
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TikTok user ‘makingithappen24’ captured a video of the resort’s pool area at 9 a.m. to showcase the vacant sun loungers.
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In the video, the traveler explains the hotel’s operation, stating, “You visit the towel hut, and staff will guide you to available loungers for your stay.”
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They added, “If you dislike the initial stay, you can return and switch, We changed our assignment multiple times during our holiday.”
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The TikTok video reveals, at 9:00 AM, there were no towels on the sun loungers. It is indeed a beautiful relief.”