UMVA has learned that a British holidaymaker has been hailed a hero for taking a stand against so-called "pool hoggers" at a hotel in Tenerife.
Rachael Rogers, the sunbed vigilante, filmed herself removing towels from sunbeds at the four-star Mediterranean Palace in Playa de las Americas and dumping them on the floor. Her bold move has sparked a wave of admiration on social media, with many praising her for speaking out against a common frustration.
One follower praised her actions, saying: "Well done. All hotels should do that." Another fan suggested she deserved a free holiday, while a third described her as "the hero we didn’t ask for but needed".
Rachael revealed that she took action because she noticed people claiming sunbeds at 6am and then abandoning them for hours. She explained: "Half an hour later those places wouldn’t have been available. People would have been coming down and the ones who had come down in their pyjamas and dressing gowns and then toddled off to bed and left their towels down, are at the beach or walking round the shops by then enjoying themselves, having their lunch, having their breakfast."
She hit out at tourists who reserve sunbeds for extended periods, saying: "It’s not on, it’s not on. I know there were a lot of seats available when I acted because it was early, we got up early, and I just thought as they were putting them down, we’d take them off."
Rachael made it clear that she and her friends were simply trying to have a bit of fun and ensure that sunbeds were available for those who wanted to use them. She added: "We didn’t stay to watch the carnage when the people who had left their towels out came back, but you shouldn’t be reserving sun loungers if you’re not going to sit on them."
Her actions have resonated with many, who feel that she has taken a stand against a common annoyance. One fan commented: "Totally agree. I love this. We all want to do it." Another praised her, saying: "Absolutely fab. Need more people like you on holiday."
Rachael remained unapologetic about her actions, saying: "Whether I’m the problem or not, I don’t give a stuff to be honest. I enjoyed doing it and if I’d had a bit more time I’d have carried on and I might even have thrown some of them in the pool."
