The phenomenon of early-risers bagsying the best poolside seats splits opinion, with some saying the practice should be banned and others arguing that all's fair in sun-tanning and war Early morning towel layers are perhaps the most contreversial figures in your average resort

While the rest of the world's tourists enjoy a lie-in , Brits abroad are often up at the crack of dawn for one reason and one reason only: to lay their towel on a sunbed, and in doing so, plant their flag into the battlefield that is the hotel resort poolside. ‌

And a top psychologist has now revealed why us Brits are so desperate to claim top sunbathing real estate. Could it be a hangover from our Imperial past? Or maybe we just love a tan more than the rest of the world? Well, apparently not. ‌

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