Many of us are not as paranoid as we should be about our belongings while we re on vacation. Stolen items are a frequent occurrence, however even in the best of hotels. The good news is that if you ve picked a good hotel, you should be provided with a , in-room hotel safe.

Here are seven reasons why you should always make use of that safe for your belongings especially the expensive ones while you re on holiday.
Because you re not the only one with a key to your room. The cleaning staff has a key.

The concierge has a key. With all these extra keys, who knows who could be in your room when you re out? Knowing this, it s best to protect your valuables from anyone who comes into your room.

When we travel, we often carry more money with us than we would at home in the form of cash or travellers cheques. But you don t want to carry all that money on you in a new city it s too easy to be robbed or pick pocketed. And it s not safe to leave it sitting out on your dresser, either.

Keep your in the hotel safe, and you ll have much more peace of mind while you re out exploring. Even the most perfectly planned dream holiday can turn into a nightmare if you get robbed. So don t make yourself an easy target.

Use all the safety precautions at your disposal, including your hotel safe. Not content with winning a top accolade from the Good Hotel Guide, The Drawing Rooms in Builth Wells, Mid-Wales has also recently won the AA Restaurant of the Year award for Wales, too, and it s easy to see why. Describing itself as a , the Drawing Rooms is a beautiful five-star, two-rosette restaurant with rooms that originally started life as a Georgian country residence in 1725.

With a string of successful restaurants and hotels behind them, it has taken husband and wife team Colin and Melanie Dawson less than two years to have gained a formidable reputation for excellent food and service, most of which sourced in the local area. There is an incredible range of fresh produce in this area, and it provides me with endless inspiration, comments Colin Dawson, on his Mid-Wales location.
Rooms are individually designed, with and underfloor heating, as well as flat screen TVs, DVD and internet access.

In the heart of Wales, Builth Wells is a true rural getaway destination close to the Brecon Beacons National Park, where there are numerous walks and outdoor activities available. Take a two night midweek short break at the Drawing Rooms, complete with a three course evening meal, full breakfast, and tea with Bara Brith on day of arrival from 180 per person.