6 ROUND TOWNAugust 2016 www.roundtowntimes.com

There’s a new kind of “thief” in town this summer in the guise of a friendly stranger! And because of his charm he could catch you one day quite una-wares and in no time at all be away with all your valuables and holiday money!

A charming, smiling, well dressed individual will walk straight up to you and give you a big teddy bear hug while saying something like “My old friend, how long has it been since I last saw you?” They are NOT your friend, or indeed your long lost pal, they are simply using this means of getting up close and personal so that they can have a good rummage through your bags and pockets while they have you in hold! Following a short confused exchange of words, the friendly stranger will admit that he’s made a mistake and ultimately walk away with what is quite clearly yours and not his!

Please watch out for this and be prepared! If you can leave your valuables in the safe at the hotel/apartment, do so. But if you are going on a shopping spree or out for the day, keep your valuables well and truly out of sight and “arm’s way” buried deep in the bottom of your bags and defi nitely don’t keep anything of value in your pockets … otherwise you could fall foul of the friendly stranger’s tactics!

the Friendly StrangerBeware

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If you LOVE the fabulous entertainment available in Benidorm, but want to make the most of the great outdoors, then you will be delighted to know that the Hotel Ambassador hold their shows outdoors by the pool all through August – and the best thing is, everyone is welcome!

That’s right, you don’t have to be staying at the Hotel Ambassador to enjoy the shows – the pool area has an access right onto the busy street, which is opened in the evening to invite passersby.

There are at least three acts every night, from come-dians and acrobats, to vocalists and groups - in fact most of the popular tribute acts around Benidorm perform at least once a week poolside at the hotel Ambassador.

So if you’d rather enjoy these fabulous shows out-side and make the most of the long summer nights (with the opportunity to smoke!) then head over to the Hotel Ambassador on Calle Gerona (see map on page 17) directly opposite the famous John & Josephs Pub.

Under the stars!At the Hotel Ambassador

It’s Showtime …

Entrance is free, everyone is welcome and for the price of a drink you can enjoy a fantastic selection of acts from 9pm every night.

photo Angie Such