what a scam

I have just unearthed a strange flimflam that seems to be practised in small hotels, B&B's on the island. I am not sure it is universal around UK, but out here it seems rampant.Quite similar to the sign that often says " No Vacancy". But here is the thing.

If you are closed for the season or for a particular period of time, the general public notice is "Fully Booked". HUH? But we know that the owners and staff are away on a holiday - so how can they be fully booked ? Foxy!! I am not sure that all accomodation providers do this sort of thing. But I have found some wily ones who give the public an impression that they are fully booked, rather than " we are sunning ourselves in Hawaii or shopping in Paris, suckers"!

The inside story. I have also seen many accomodation providers in the local cash and carry loading on the most hideous OJ (unbranded) or some other vile looking products but who also advertise serving fresh juice in their marketing bumpf. A Ha !! And then load on cheap bacon from Booker (you may wonder what we buy from Booker. Mostly toilet rolls, washing up stuff, napkins, candles). All these little secrets.

Which reminds me of the experience of one of our previous guests at another hotel. The owner had a swish Porsche convertible but hey, guests had to use "Single Ply" toilet rolls !

This accomodation business is cut throat and vicious- at least on the island ( or perhaps even on this side of the island) and those that do survive have to either develop a rhino skin or sink fast. Where do I sit in all this ? Jury's out on that one.