Topic Idea: Saving Pool Chairs

Some 84 percent of respondents to TripAdvisor’s Beach and Pool Etiquette Survey said they get agitated when others save beach or pool chairs by leaving belongings on them. And 37 percent think there should be a 30-minute limit on seating being saved while 30 percent will tolerate up to one hour. Only 14 percent think chair hogging for any longer than that is acceptable. Read more here.

The practice of saving seats – whether on the beach, poolside, or on a cruise ship – is so pervasive that cruise lines are taking action. The pilot program was introduced on the Carnival Breeze this week and on the Norwegian Star last month.

Should people be allowed to save seats at the pool or beach? Discuss or create your own poll.