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AIBU?

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To be so annoyed with this family on holiday?

72 replies

hana32 · 14/09/2017 11:51

Am on a long-awaited lovely holiday at a European resort. Booked for September as it would be cheaper and quieter, kids back at school etc, but still great weather. We have sun beds by the edge of the pool. Around us are other families (with babies or toddlers), couples etc. It's all been relatively quiet all week which has been so nice and relaxing. Then yesterday a family arrived with 3 children - two clearly school aged - and set up next to us. They were so loud all day, children running around our sun beds shouting, splashing us, a little annoying but I thought understandable (other than why are they not in school?) as they're just kids enjoying their holiday.

An hour ago they arrived at the pool and again have gone for the sunloun
ngers next to us. The kids are shouting and yelling as before. But worse, the mother has decided to play music on her phone, with no headphones. It's been going on for an hour now and it's really irritating me and spoiling my enjoyment. One of the reasons I chose this hotel (I've been here before) was for the peaceful poolside atmosphere (lovely sun beds, no music blasting out etc). I would've moved sunbeds to get away from them but it's filled up now and there aren't many other options.

AIBU to think they are pretty inconsiderate?? Sound of kids playing is fine, inevitable (although they are the only school aged kids here), but why should me and my family - and others around us - be subjected to their music? I want to ask the woman to use headphones but am not bold enough!

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MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 14/09/2017 12:22

Jeez just ask her.

Maybe her kids are in private school so aren't back yet? Or they're home schooled? Or maybe she's taken them on an unauthorised holiday?

Who cares. Woman up.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 14/09/2017 12:23

Lol at the downmarket comment. But that cut the op like a knife Grin Grin

Iheartjordanknight · 14/09/2017 12:23

I can't understand why you have written a huge long post but can't just ask her to use headphones. People have different idea s about what's acceptable and she might not think she's bothering anyone.

Hotels don't seem to mind much ime, 5* is a completely standard Thomas cook/ Thomson like resort in the med so it's hardly claridges.

2014newme · 14/09/2017 12:24

5 star hotels don't run out of sunbeds.
It all sounds a bit Thomson holidays to me.

BuzzKillington · 14/09/2017 12:24

Ask her nicely to wear headphones. If she won't, complain to staff.

I feel for you. Selfish feckers.

I was on a late flight last night where 2 feckless parents played on their phones whilst their 2 small daughters squealed and shouted at each other (despite sitting next to each other). I was murderous by the end.

Viviennemary · 14/09/2017 12:25

It only takes one lot of noisy, rude folk to ruin the peace and quiet of a holiday. These people never seem to realise what total pains they are. They should go somewhere where they can mix with their own kind and then they won't annoy other people because everyone will be the same.

Crunchymum · 14/09/2017 12:28

Complain to staff, but be prepared for them to know it was you who complained.

Maybe they aren't actually staying at your hotel and have sneaked in from the 3* place down the road??

Loopytiles · 14/09/2017 12:29

Hopefully if you ask her she'll avoid sitting near you tomorrow anyway!

Iheartjordanknight · 14/09/2017 12:30

Thomson do some amazing hotels. The one we've just back from would've cost £11k in August for 2 adults and a child. You should check out their brochure 2014newme😁

That said 5* in the Med isn't the same as here.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 14/09/2017 12:32

YY maybe they are not 5* people?

Even if they can afford the prices perhaps they are only 2* human beings? :(

UrsulaPandress · 14/09/2017 12:35

Sing along, or play your own music very loudly in competition.

Iheartjordanknight · 14/09/2017 12:36

Yes this^^ but make sure it's some gangsta rap

BoffinMum · 14/09/2017 12:37

Do you want me and Patsy to come over and rescue you? We are experts in salvaging holidays Wink

Seriously though OP, it's fine to complain about loud music and splashing, as long as you do it politely etc. They might snark a bit about it for an afternoon but if you put on a thick skin it won't be an issue.

HotNatured · 14/09/2017 12:37

YANBU

The inconsiderate and ignorant woman and her feral kids sound awful.

Tell her to turn her music off or wear headphones. Don't even hesitate. If she kicks off, which she will, report her to the staff.

AlpacaPicnic · 14/09/2017 12:37

Don't bother asking her politely to not play music - fight back. Time to develop a taste for scandinavian death metal. Played at ear-bleed levels, natch. Put earplugs in before you press play though...

BoffinMum · 14/09/2017 12:38

Perhaps the speaker could have a terrible watery accident Wink

AlpacaPicnic · 14/09/2017 12:39

Ooh, cross-post. Maybe gangstarap would be better... bit of NWA!
Or one of those terrible earworm songs... Gangnam style, The Ketchup Song, Fast Food Rockers...

NoisyCircusStaleBread · 14/09/2017 12:39

They are also smoking!

lol. OP, remember to book that private villa next summer.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 14/09/2017 12:41

A family Macarena maybe?

2014newme · 14/09/2017 12:43

@iheartjordanknight can you recommend it to me please I'm looking for something for next spring it sounds like it could be an option

opheliacat · 14/09/2017 12:45

YANBU about the phone at all; it's so obnoxious when people do this.

Witsender · 14/09/2017 12:47

sounds like an option just because it is expensive in the summer newme? You have odd criteria for holidays. 😂

ItsAllAboutThePace · 14/09/2017 12:49

I actually don't understand what the problem is!?

The music... yes.... ok I get that

But children?

mostmoisturised · 14/09/2017 12:49

Stare at the kids, ask lots of questions about them and offer them sweets. I can guarantee your problem will go away pretty quickly Grin

BoffinMum · 14/09/2017 12:51

Can you sunbathe topless and snog your husband a lot in front of them?? Grin

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