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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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.[/quote]

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.[/quote]

It is not that I think I am “too good” for such places.

It is just  that I like to visit the country/city/region that I have traveled to. My impression is that at AI resorts you are somewhat tied to staying on their property. Rather than wandering into local cafes or shops. Or hiking to stunning views of nature.

To me, high end resorts, with landscaping and menus that have been curated to please American tourists are almost interchangeable. Totally unappealing.

You are choosing to relax in an artificial bubble, reminiscent of Disney, which is another experience that does not appeal to me.[/quote]

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