never realized all-inclusive snobbery was such a thing

[Anonymous]

Until I started perusing DCUM regularly, I didn't realize some folks had such disdain for all-inclusive resorts. We're just back from a luxury one in Mexico and it was terrific: good food, great service, and very well-behaved and friendly guests. We stayed in the adults-only part of a larger complex, which gave us peace and quiet. I suppose some AI places are pretty downscale, with party atmospheres, but not all. The freedom of never once thinking about prices or opening our wallets was wonderful. We don't even drink much, and we still feel we got our money's worth.

[Anonymous]

Wait I don’t understand what happened, you went there and then people in the airport told you it was bad?

[Anonymous]

What's the name of the place, OP?

[Anonymous]

Would love to know what a luxury AI is. IME, travel agents call them 5 star, but they absolutely are not 5 star.

[Anonymous]

I would think it's obvious there would be snobbery from the moment you walk in to one. And I say that as someone who enjoys the he'll out of them and tons of other things I am quite sure snobbery exists around.

[Anonymous]

I think there is a lot of DCUM "snobbery" about travel to Mexico in general. This is a combination of rich white people racism and folks on this board being wealthier and/or better-traveled than your average American.

I've lived here almost 30 years. It takes a lot to impress the average DC area person when you're bragging about vacations.

I don't take people discussing vacations as "snobby" though, I enjoy hearing about people's experiences even if they can afford more than me. But I also have self-confidence and DGAF what others think which is clearly not something OP has mastered.

[Anonymous]

Did you brag about it on social media and then got all deflated when you found out it's kinda pathetic and low class?

...self awareness... try it

[Anonymous]

Some people like a very corporate, catered experience when they “travel”, and that is fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think there is a lot of DCUM "snobbery" about travel to Mexico in general. This is a combination of rich white people racism and folks on this board being wealthier and/or better-traveled than your average American.

I've lived here almost 30 years. It takes a lot to impress the average DC area person when you're bragging about vacations.

I don't take people discussing vacations as "snobby" though, I enjoy hearing about people's experiences even if they can afford more than me. But I also have self-confidence and DGAF what others think which is clearly not something OP has mastered.

It's not snobby to not want to go to a dangerous place. People get gunned down on the beaches. No thanks. There is a reason why Mexico is cheap.

[Anonymous]

I’m a snob. I won’t do all inclusive. I like to stay in small locally owned hotels and venture out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there is a lot of DCUM "snobbery" about travel to Mexico in general. This is a combination of rich white people racism and folks on this board being wealthier and/or better-traveled than your average American.

I've lived here almost 30 years. It takes a lot to impress the average DC area person when you're bragging about vacations.

I don't take people discussing vacations as "snobby" though, I enjoy hearing about people's experiences even if they can afford more than me. But I also have self-confidence and DGAF what others think which is clearly not something OP has mastered.

It's not snobby to not want to go to a dangerous place. People get gunned down on the beaches. No thanks. There is a reason why Mexico is cheap.

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what I was referring to. Lots of great non-beach vacation spots in Mexico.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you brag about it on social media and then got all deflated when you found out it's kinda pathetic and low class?

...self awareness... try it

Nope, I don't post my vacations or much of anything on social media. Not sure why you'd jump to that conclusion, but I'm sure it's a you problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think there is a lot of DCUM "snobbery" about travel to Mexico in general. This is a combination of rich white people racism and folks on this board being wealthier and/or better-traveled than your average American.

I've lived here almost 30 years. It takes a lot to impress the average DC area person when you're bragging about vacations.

I don't take people discussing vacations as "snobby" though, I enjoy hearing about people's experiences even if they can afford more than me. But I also have self-confidence and DGAF what others think which is clearly not something OP has mastered.

You've misunderstood me--I don't really discuss my vacations with anyone unless we're traveling together. Nor do I post on social media. DH and I have found an AI that we really like, and when searching for threads on it on DCUM I saw that many DCUM users apparently feel that they are too good to go to AIs, period. That's not going to stop us from enjoying ours; however, the general level of snobbery was somewhat surprising. I can only assume they haven't visited our favorite place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people like a very corporate, catered experience when they “travel”, and that is fine.

Anddddd there's that snobbery. "Travel," in quotes.

[Anonymous]

We did it when kids were little, may go again with the family if there is good entertainment for ages 7 and up.