Much damage in winter

- Skis and poles, cell phones, eyeglasses and clothing are things that Dutch tourists lost or damaged the most during their winter.

This is evident from an analysis of hundreds of reports of theft or damage that came from aggrieved holidaymakers in the ANWB from the slopes, apres-ski bar or hotel room.

,, It is every year hit, 'says Annelies Tichelaar.,, But before the great exodus to the ski and snowboard areas include Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and France it is wise once again good to tie some good tips in your ears. '

,, It all sounds so logical, but mountain ski equipment in a locked luggage at the hotel and put your skis at lunch on the slopes, not as some way but separately or swap them with someone from the tour group, 'says Tichelaar..

It is also smart to treat your snowboard and a bike. If you 'park' your board, do it with a cable and preferably to a fence or pole. Tichelaar:,, And take valuables- including helmet, gloves and hats with- Always carry or store it in a backpack. '