The big camping mistake that will make everyone hate you at the holiday park
NEXT time you head off on a camping trip, you may want to be careful what time you arrive.
A camping expert has revealed why early and late arrivals may end up annoying the rest of the campsite.
Kathryn Berta, the co-owner of a campsite in Brattleboro, Vermont, told that between 10pm and 6am is generally accepted as quiet time.
She said: "Most campsites have rules, including when you’re allowed to play music from speakers, sing or talk loudly.
"Sure, you might enjoy dancing, laughing and singing campfire songs till the wee hours of the morning, but your neighbours with a baby may not, and noise carries easily through thin tent or RV walls."
This means you should aim to arrive in the day - so you aren't making a huge racket when setting up.
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If you're on the receiving end of a noisy campsite neighbour, there are ways in which you should and shouldn't deal with the situation.
Liz Wyse, who is an etiquette adviser at the professional coaching company, Debrett's, told Sun Online Travel that being confrontational isn't a good approach.
Instead, she recommends being friendly and calm when approaching anyone.
Instead Liz recommends using the phrase: "I would be so grateful if you could keep the music down."
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It's not just other people's holidays that you can ruin either, with holidaymakers often making things much more difficult for themselves too.
One way in which they do this is by packing inappropriate clothing for their whole trip.
Kathryn recommends bringing plenty of layers, regardless of the weather forecast.
She continued: "Even if it’s sunny and warm your entire trip, you’ll likely need more than a T-shirt and shorts to be comfy and safe.
"Yet we see too many campers show up with nothing but clothing for the beach. Bringing some different options will help you adjust to the temperature.";
Her recommendation is to pack a pair of durable trousers, a long-sleeve top, a warm jacket, a sun hat and a swimsuit.
Hiking shoes and socks are also on her must-bring list.
Meanwhile, this guide for buying tents shows we've all been camping wrong this whole time.
And this campsite worker revealed how people ruin their holidays before they've even arrived.
