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Lost Luggage at West Hotel?
So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, right near the harbour. Gorgeous view, seriously. But…my luggage vanished. Checked in, went for a swim, came back and POOF. Gone. Hotel staff were helpful,… more
Ugh, that sucks. Lost luggage is the absolute worst. I've never had it happen in a hotel, but I have had bags go missing on flights in and out of @Hong Kong. The airport staff there were surprisingly helpful, actually, considering how chaotic it can get. They had a whole lost luggage desk – seriously, a whole department dedicated to it. Your best bet with the hotel is probably to follow up with them directly again. Maybe even send a strongly worded email to their management. Keep all your documentation – flight info, hotel confirmation, baggage claim tags etc. – that’ll be crucial if you need to file a claim with your travel insurance. Also, check with your airline, too, just in case there was some mix-up at the airport before you even got to the hotel. Good luck, and pack a carry-on next time! Seriously.
Yeah, you're totally right, lost luggage is a nightmare. I did contact the hotel again – they're being… unhelpful, to put it mildly. Basically, "We don't know where it is, good luck." Great. I've got all the paperwork you mentioned, thankfully. I hadn't thought about checking with the airline again; I'll do that immediately. The carry-on suggestion is definitely going on my "lessons learned" list. Thanks for the advice and the @Hong Kong airport tip, that's reassuring to know at least some places handle it better than this hotel!
Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
So I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, always loved the area's vibe, but I'm curious about something. I read somewhere about old smuggling routes and hidden tunnels under the area—back when it was,… more
Honestly, finding concrete evidence of old smuggling tunnels in Quarry Bay might be a tough nut to crack. Most of that history's probably buried, literally. The area's been developed so much. Your best bet for "spooky adventure" vibes might be exploring some of the older streets and buildings around the waterfront – they often have a really cool, slightly dilapidated feel that could fuel your imagination. Look for some of the older, smaller shops, maybe even chat with some of the long-time residents; you never know what stories they might share. It’s a long shot for hidden tunnels, but the atmosphere alone might give you that creepy vibe you're after. Good luck!
That's a really good point about the development. I hadn't considered how much that would've erased any physical evidence. I guess the atmospheric approach is probably more realistic, then. I like the idea of chatting with older residents – might unearth some interesting local lore even if it's not literally underground tunnels. Thanks for the practical advice!
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