Johnny Seifert, 32, from Borehamwood, has spent years perfecting the art of sunbathing and has shared his top unwritten rules for bagging the best poolside spot
The self-proclaimed ‘King of sunbeds’ has spilled the beans on how to secure a prime poolside spot this summer, revealing his top holiday sunbathing secrets.
Johnny Seifert, 32, a veteran holidaymaker from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, has gathered a treasure trove of tactics to maximise his time soaking up the rays.
The showbiz journalist and content creator has built quite a name for himself with his clever guidance on bagging the best sun lounger.
Now, he’s revealing everything about becoming the ideal sunbather – without causing any upset.
Should all the sunbeds be reserved by towels yet remain empty, Johnny recommends waiting an hour before moving the towels aside, reports the Daily Star.
He also maintains that demolishing a full-sized pizza – or any food requiring cutlery – whilst lounging is an absolute no-no.
For families or large groups, he recommends claiming clusters of sunbeds rather than a row, to reduce disturbance to fellow guests.
Johnny explained: “I’d keep an eye on the clock for an hour, and if nobody shows up, sorry – it’s my sunbed now. You can always play innocent and say you didn’t realise it was taken.”
“As for food, I’ve got no issue with you munching on breadsticks, or perhaps a slice of pizza. But a whole pizza, anything pungent, or if you’re scoffing a salad with mayo dribbling down your chin, do us a favour and find a table.
“Anything that needs a knife and fork, keep it away from the pool. Drinks, on the other hand, are absolutely fine!
“And for groups, take a circle, not a row – so you’re not shouting down a line. It’s just about finding ways not to disturb everyone else.”
Johnny suggested that brief calls around the pool using headphones are acceptable. However, anything on loudspeaker, such as music, is strictly prohibited, and video calls are a definite no-go. He advised to listen to music or conduct long phone calls in a private place away from your fellow sunbathers.
Johnny also quipped that he doesn’t want to hear someone’s ‘life story’ while they’re on a deckchair. While others might want to listen to music, Johnny said that most people want some peace and quiet.
He recommended that at hotels with multiple pools, parents should ensure their children stay within the designated children’s pool area and avoid venturing into the adult section.
Even adults who opt for a swim in the adult pool should refrain from causing any disturbance or splashing.
Johnny stated: “I want peace and quiet – when I’m ready for kids, I’ll sit by the kids pool. And no matter which pool, if you can see people lay down with books, don’t splash around too much.”
He also advised careful use of umbrellas to ensure they only shade the user and not others.
His final rule, which he stressed should never be broken, is against wearing skimpy speedo swimming briefs around the pool. While he acknowledges their appropriateness for sporting activities, he maintains they’re unsuitable for relaxing beside the hotel swimming area.
He stated: “No men should be wearing those. We don’t need to see everything! Especially when they bend over to pick up their flip flops. On holiday, by a hotel pool, there’s no need for that.”
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