You finally arrive at your hotel, and your thrust the curtains open, ready to enjoy the view of the sun, sea and sand.
But, if you’re staying at a hotel during your trip, it’s probably worth keeping those curtains drawn.
We get it, you’re abroad and the sun is shining, but if you leave them open, you could be advertising all your possessions to the world, and there could be thieves lurking in the shadows.
‘If your hotel room is overlooked by other rooms or hotels, keep your curtains closed at all times,’ bodyguard and investigator at Bond Rees, Aaron Bond, told The Express.
‘Keeping them open allows people to know your movements and could open you up to getting robbed.’
When booking your room, it’s also important to consider which floor you’re on – and avoid the first and second floors.
Hate flying? You don’t want to book this seat
Even if you’re a frequent flyer, the thought of sitting in turbulence hours on end can be nerve-wracking.
A travel expert has revealed the worst seats on the plane to book if you’re scared of turbulence – and the results are somewhat surprising.
Firstly, you should avoid seats by the wings at all costs, and the tail section is also a no-go.
‘The rear of the aircraft bears the brunt of shaking and rocking motions during take-off and landing as the plane pitches up and down,’ Michael Moore, founder of travel company Countdown to Magic, tells Metro.co.uk.
‘Seats closest to the tail will really feel that movement.’
Surprisingly, the middle of the cabin is also likely to be a bumpy ride.
If there’s an emergency and you need to get out, the third to fifth floors are still a safe, bet the lower floors will allow you to evacuate quickly.
Likewise, it’s advisable to avoid talking about your plans in public as there could be thieves listening and taking notes on when you’re out of the hotel.
Elsewhere, checking for hidden cameras is a must.
‘One of the quickest ways of scanning for a hidden camera in your room is by using your mobile phone camera as they can pick up the reflection of a camera lens,’ Aaron adds.
Marcus Hutchins, @malwaretech, shared similar advice in a video on TikTok. He suggests that, first, you should check the places where a ‘creeper’ would want to look – so, a fire alarm above the bed or the alarm clock.
Again, if you shine a bright light at both of these devices using your phone, you’ll be able to detect any hidden cameras – which will be visible through the glass on a digital clock, for instance.
‘These camera lenses are very small,’ Marcus says. ‘They can be hidden in anything, even a hole in the wall.’
Stay safe out there.
Do you have a story to share?
Get in touch by emailing [email protected].
