Do not sit on the bed covers, make sure the room windows can be opened to the outside are things travelers need to keep in mind.
Miguel is a flight attendant with 4 years of flying experience, having stayed at hundreds of hotels around the world. After years of experiencing every type of accommodation, from luxury hotels to guesthouses, he has become a seasoned travel expert. Because of that, Miguel realized that people need to be more careful when booking their next vacations in the context of Covid-19 still spreading around the world.
No matter how clean the hotel is, it is still an enclosed space. So for Miguel, being able to open the windows of the room for ventilation is very important. Photo: Unsplash
"The most important thing is to pay attention to the little things. When booking a hotel, it was very important to me to be able to open the room window," he said. Currently, many hotels have fixed glass windows. But during Covid-19, guests need to make sure that the hotel they rent allows them to open the windows to naturally ventilate the room and get fresh air. Keeping ventilation is one of the disease prevention measures that health authorities of many countries recommend.
He also advises people not to sit on the decorative cover, placed at the end or middle of the bed (bed runner). "Believe me, they never wash them. So don't touch it," he said.
Miguel advises people not to sit on the brocades that decorate the beds in hotels. Photo: Amazon
Miguel also revealed that since the outbreak of the disease, he began to have a habit of carrying disposable toilet covers and putting them on each time there was a need. He also brought a cup, salt and pepper, a personal set of bamboo cutlery, and instant coffee as many hotels do not offer this free drink. Miguel said he didn't want to wake up in the morning and realize he missed breakfast, nor did he have any packets of coffee or drinks in his room.
In addition, the male flight attendant also brings a small towel in case the hotel does not provide a towel, or he needs to use it elsewhere. And lastly, he wants visitors to bring a small notebook with the contact number of their embassy. "It sounds extreme, but you never know what will happen to you tomorrow. Today, the world is facing wars and natural disasters, epidemics. It is important in school. If necessary, you will know how to contact your country and let them know that you need assistance in order to be repatriated."
