Small Hotel - Where to Stash Your Valuables

One of the best vacation destinations is a sunny island paradise in the Caribbean called Barbados. This tiny slice of heaven is known for its exclusivity, top-class accommodations, quality establishments, warm people and gorgeous beaches. However, the problem with Barbados is that it can be pretty expensive. A lot of people find this discouraging especially since financial situations have become much more strained in light of the global economic downturn.

In the past, whenever people plan to go to Barbados, they would opt to book their stay at luxurious accommodations like star rated hotels. But now, people are more flexible with their preference, keeping in mind that fun experiences are not limited by their lodgings. That's why cheaper alternatives such as a Barbados small hotel are becoming quite popular choices for visitors.

Every hotel, big or small, will advise guests to never leave their valuables in their rooms. They would suggest for them to hide these items in the hotel's safe. However, people can never be sure of what "safe" is for others. That's why some would still prefer to keep these things with them. But how about those times when it would such an inconvenience to lug about these precious objects? Where can people stash their valuables in their Barbados small hotel rooms? Here are some ideas:

Under the mattress - This is surprisingly effective for small objects if the right precautions are taken. The best place to hide things is in the middle of the mattress where they won't be found easily by simply pulling up one of the corners. A great suggestion is to spread out clothes or a book on the bed because believe it not, the cleaning staff is less likely to disturb the bed if it's in that manner. However, the best time to do the actual hiding is after the bed has been made for the day.

Hiding in plain sight - People always assume about what their eyes tell them and are easily fooled. This is actually one of the best ways to hide valuables in a room. In fact, there's a story by Edgar Allan Poe called "The Purloined Letter" wherein the clever thief baffles the police by masking a stolen letter in plain sight by refolding it and jotting down another address. A good example for this trick is hiding your passport in a pile of worthless papers, or leaving a few dollars carelessly to distract any thief from looking further. Here is an idea for hiding things in plain sight:

Taping an envelope in a hidden place - To do this, the guest can put the valuable in the envelope and then tape it on: the underside of a trashcan (make sure not to use that trashcan so the cleaning staff won't touch it); bottom of the desk or the inside of a drawer and; on a solid section of the inside of the bi-fold doors if available. Whenever these kinds of doors are opened, the doors close on themselves hiding the envelope as a result.