Unusual Discoveries in Vacation Properties
In the world of vacation rentals, a unique assortment of items are often left behind, ranging from the mundane to the bizarre. This article takes a closer look at some of the most peculiar finds and forgotten belongings in holiday homes across Europe.
In France, a bag containing cocaine and cannabis was discovered, highlighting the importance of responsible travel. On a lighter note, a one-meter-tall Spiderman doll and a full baby diaper were found, adding a touch of humor to the mix.
Germans, it seems, are particularly prone to forgetting items upon departure. Every year, millions of them go on vacation, and 24% of the time, they forget clothing, shoes, and accessories. Food and drinks top the list of forgotten items, accounting for 41% of cases.
It's not just luxury items that are often forgotten. A golden pendant with diamonds, estimated at over 10,000 euros, was found in France. In Italy, a USB stick with self-made erotic videos was discovered, while in Spain, a condom was found in a Bible.
Children's toys are another common item left behind, with 8% of cases involving items like oversized baby-faced socks or a dog manicure set. Books and magazines make up 4% of the list of "left-behinds," and electronic devices like smartphones or tablets are forgotten 8% of the time.
Jewelry and watches are less common but often valuable losses, with 2% of cases involving items like gold bars worth 12,000 DM. Shoes for an entire family were left behind, and a complete set of dirty laundry from an entire vacation was left behind, reminding us to always check our bags before leaving.
Common places to forget items in vacation rentals include bathrooms, nightstands, wardrobes, and kitchens. To avoid forgetting items, our three simple tips are: perform a final check before departure, use a packing list, and act quickly if something is forgotten.
Guests often request forgotten sunglasses or chargers back, but are quiet about personal items. Various sex toys were often forgotten but rarely requested back. In a pet-free accommodation in Spain, a cat food bowl was found, reminding us to double-check our bags before leaving pet-free accommodations.
In Spain, oversized baby-faced socks were mailed back, while in Mallorca, a family left their son's teddy bear behind. The landlady from Tuscany mentioned this, smiling, as she recounted the stories of the peculiar finds in her vacation rentals.
While there are no specific European cities identified by sources as having left the most bizarre found objects in holiday homes, Crete, Greece, is noted for its bizarre cliffs and caves around the historical Moni Toplou area. However, this refers to natural formations rather than objects left in vacation homes.
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A heartwarming story comes from Javier Martínez, a host on Mallorca. He sent a teddy bear via express and received priceless gratitude from the family. These stories remind us that vacation rentals are not just about the items left behind, but also the connections made and the memories created.
