Spending time at the pool is one the best parts of a vacation, but it’s not always relaxing.
As other families may put your holiday enjoyment at risk, it is important that everyone is clear about acceptable holiday behavior.
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These are the reasons holiday experts at Compare the MarketWe have collected seven tips to ensure harmony at the pool while on holiday.
1. Don’t reserve a lounger for more than an hour
We’ve seen many videos this year of people running out to get sun loungers.
Claiming a lounger you won’t use for hours is unfair to other guests, so the advice is to keep the time you leave a lounger unattended to a minimum.
You should check the rules of your hotel before you reserve loungers. This will ensure everyone has a chance to get a seat at the poolside.
2. Stop listening to too much music
While most of us have holiday tunes prepared, others might not be interested in hearing your music blasting from their portable speakers while they are enjoying the sun and swimming.
Be conscious of people around you and either listen through your headphones or politely ask if you can play your music quietly on your speakers if you’re in a group.
3. Be sure to leave the sand at home.
A gritty poolside is not what anyone wants. And having sand shaken over you while you’re relaxing on your lounger is even worse.
Experts recommend keeping your beach towels and pool towels separated.
For a small fee, many hotels provide towels for their pool. These towels can be used to keep the poolside clean, and you can save your towel for trips to the beach.
4. Be umbrella aware
Be mindful of your parasol positioning, particularly if you’re next to sun worshippers who love to tan from dawn till dusk.
If you do need some shade and it’s going to affect your neighbours, either politely ask them if they mind or move the parasol to the position that suits you both.
5. Bring the children aboard
It can be challenging to take children on holiday with you and expect them to behave.
But it’s worth talking to your kids to make sure they’re aware of others around them and ensure they don’t jump or splash in the quiet areas of the pool.
6. Clear up your leftovers
If you’re having a poolside snack or drink, clear up as soon as you’ve finished to avoid attracting ants, wasps and flies to the area.
7. Respect social boundaries
Holidays are great for making new friends. However, be sensitive to when people want to socialize and when they need to be alone.
This expert in etiquette explained how long it’s acceptable to reserve sun loungers.
Some people were caught sun-lounging in sun loungers after 7.30 AM this summer.
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