Attempted break in at 5 star resort. What would you do?
Jan 21, 2017, 2:28 am
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Im currently staying at a category 7 resort with my mother. A few hours ago another guest (i presume) tried to repeatedly break down the door to our bungalow, cutting himself up in the process and leaving blood on our porch. My mom is understandably very shaken. Security was contacted, took a while to get here, and apparently escorted the guest to his room. Calling on experienced travelers for input, what would you do in this situation?
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Jan 21, 2017, 2:57 am
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Jan 21, 2017, 3:13 am
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Escalate the issue. Get an absolute guarantee of safety for the remainder of your stay. This kind of thing would completely ruin a holiday for me.
I'd also want to make sure the guest isn't still staying there.
I'd also want to make sure the guest isn't still staying there.
Jan 21, 2017, 3:16 am
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Jan 21, 2017, 3:57 am
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Im currently staying at a category 7 resort with my mother. A few hours ago another guest (i presume) tried to repeatedly break down the door to our bungalow, cutting himself up in the process and leaving blood on our porch. My mom is understandably very shaken. Security was contacted, took a while to get hereAs, and apparently escorted the guest to his room. Calling on experienced travelers for input, what would you do in this situation?
Jan 21, 2017, 5:09 am
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Jan 21, 2017, 6:28 am
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Definitely ask to move to another room, preferably in another area of the resort. Chances are that the person doesn't remember what room they tried to get into, but if they do, they might not be happy about having to deal with security. So, change rooms in case he decides to come back to "talk about it".
Jan 21, 2017, 6:34 am
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Given that the culprit managed to hurt himself and start bleeding in the process, having to deal with security is what he has to expect. Moreover (and provided that it was just a drunk), if you are so wasted that a) you can't get back to your own room and b) cause property damages and inflict injuries to yourself, seeking professional help is the way to go.
Jan 21, 2017, 10:05 am
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