The strangest requests from tourists

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They say the customer is always right, but that doesn't mean they're not devoid of logic at times. We came across a list by The American Society of Travel Agents of the strangest requests from clients. You'd have to look twice to realise these were actual, serious questions from people booking a holiday.
19 May 2025 4AM English South Africa News

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