Hide valuables in the curtains – Hotel tip

Put small items in a plastic bag and use a safety pin to attach it to the backside of the curtains — as high as you can reach — between the drapes and the sheer. Then: open your curtains, pulling the drapes into a bunch. It’s not foolproof, but it should offer some comfort while you’re out enjoying the beach.

When you just can’t “take it with you,” you have to get creative! Hotel thieves usually want to get in and out as quickly as possible. So the more difficult the search, the better your chances of keeping your valuables.

Obviously, this method won’t work if you’re trying to hide a laptop, if your hotel only has sheer curtains, or if your room has no windows.