A holidaymaker has sparked a row at a Mexican resort by ‘reserving’ sunbeds for an excessive ten hours. The incident unfolded when the woman and her partner found four unoccupied sun loungers covered with towels. After waiting for hours, they decided to use the sunbeds. However, their peace was disrupted when an irate woman claimed ownership of the reserved sun loungers, despite not using them all day. The confrontation escalated, with insults hurled and the loungers dragged away.
The frustrated holidaymaker took to Reddit to vent her annoyance at the entitled behaviour of the woman. She described how they were forced to share one sun lounger while the woman used the fourth one for storage. The incident raised questions about the practice of reserving sunbeds with towels and the etiquette surrounding it. Responses to the post highlighted similar experiences and criticised the idea of ‘reserving’ sun loungers for extended periods.
Some resorts have started implementing policies against reserving sunbeds, aiming to ensure fair access for all guests. One user shared a tactic of moving a person’s belongings off reserved sunbeds after an extended period of absence. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenge of sunbed etiquette at holiday resorts, where conflicts over sun lounger reservation can arise, affecting the relaxation of other guests.