After an unforgettable and unique vacation, you pack your stuff and get ready to fly back home. But, before you ever do this, you make sure that you take a special souvenir from your hotel room, plane or cruise ship that will always remind you of the good times and the nice memories.
However, what you might ignore is that there are actually stuff that you can take with you and things that you are totally not allowed to take! In fact, some hotels may charge you and deduct what you have taken from your credit card and airlines may fine you if they ever notice that you are walking off with something you are not supposed to take!
What You Can’t Steal : Mugs and glassware
No matter how nice are the wine glasses on your plane or hotel room, you are definitely not allowed to take them because if you do, then, you will be stealing them. Plus, popping these items in your bag can cost you dearly and you might even be obliged to pay a fine!
Plant Pots
Plant pots are supposed to decorate your hotel room and are definitely not meant to be taken as souvenirs. In fact, if you are planning to smuggle them out, then, be sure that you will be punished for that! So, you’d better save yourself the embarrassment!
Bathrobes
Those soft bathrobes are meant to make your experience at the hotel comfortable. This means that you can actually wear them, snuggle in them or even sleep in them, but you definitely can’t take them!
In fact, some hotels leave notes on the hanger for their visitors explaining to them that the bathrobes are not allowed to be taken home and leave the confines of the room, but they can be purchased!
So, if you insist on stealing them, then, expect to pay for it as the hotel will charge your credit card!
Bed Linen
Just think about it! Those bed sheets that you find irresistibly silky and comfy and feel like stuffing them in your bag and take them home have been used by thousands of thousands of people!
So, if this fact doesn’t put you off then be ready to pay dearly for this stealing crime! Oh yes, the prices are usually outrageous and you will have no other choice but paying them!
Headphones
If you want a good pair of headphones, then, you’d better purchase one for yourself! Taking headphones from your plane is considered to be a stealing crime and you will be definitely punished for it. Plus, flight attendants keep good track and know well who used or didn’t use a pair. So, the chances are you will be caught and won’t get away with it!
What You can steal : Welcome flowers
Some hotels try their hardest to make your experience memorable and as exciting as possible! In this context, they make sure to welcome you to the room with a couple of stems of fresh and lovely flowers that shall bring warmth and happiness to your heart during your stay in the hotel.
So, if you get attached to these flowers, feel free to take them home with you even though it’s not really a good idea! Just imagine how they will look like after being stuffed or packed into a sweaty carry-on bag!
Slippers
You are allowed to take your hotel or cruise ship slippers and no one will ever punish you for that! But, keep in mind that slippers are the only piece of clothing you can actually steal. So, you’d better be aware of what you can and can’t take and save yourself a lot of troubles at the end of your vacation!
Postcards
It is okay to take postcards as a souvenir with you! You can even pin them on your fridge as a beautiful reminder of your traveling experience! Or maybe you can bring back the sweet old days and write a love note and send them to one of your friends or bestie from your travel destination! Surely, they will be happy to receive it!
Wine
You cannot take alcoholic beverages such as wine as a souvenir! As long as it is not given to you, you are completely not allowed to approach the galley without taking permission!
For instance, many travelers were reported to secretly pour the sparkling wine from premium economy galleys into a separate bottle! So, it is good to understand that this is not acceptable and a total crass!
Proper Cutlery
Taking cutlery or condiment holders as souvenirs is definitely a big No, especially on cruise ships. In fact, this is considered a stealing crime that will cost you dearly! At the end of the day, you are the only loser as the company will deduct all the losses from your credit card!