A placard warning of a ‘Tourist Free Zone’ is posted along a road often used by tourists and locals near Hollywood.
Everybody takes the little bottles of conditioner. Those don't count.
But what about something a little more, um, substantial? Have you ever taken a really cozy towel? A copy of Gideon's Bible? A chair?
According to Hotels.com, 35 percent of global travelers have stolen hotel amenities. The travel website surveyed vacationers from 28 countries, asking people to honestly say whether or not they had stolen from hotels.
Here are the 10 countries where you can find tourists with the stickiest fingers:
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1. Colombia
Percent that has never stolen: 43
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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2. Mexico
Percent that has never stolen: 60
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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3. India
Percent that has never stolen: 62
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4. Spain
Percent that has never stolen: 64
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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5. Sweden
Percent that has never stolen: 65
But when they do, they usually take: Linens/towels
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6. China
Percent that has never stolen: 66
But when they do, they usually take: Furnishings (lamp, clock, artwork)
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7. United States
Percent that has never stolen: 66
But when they do, they usually take: Linens/towels
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8. Canada (excluding Quebec)
Percent that has never stolen: 70
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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9. France
Percent that has never stolen: 71
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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10. Australia
Percent that has never stolen: 72
But when they do, they usually take: Magazines/books
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