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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just did a search on the travel forum to “Costa Rica” and got 4,974 hits.  Yea, DCUM is obsessed [/quote]

?? trying searching London, or Italy-- is DCUM "obsessed" with those?

You people are odd (although so is claiming Carnival cruises "jumped the shark" when it is pretty much what it's always been)[/quote]

Why are you all worked up over the obviously true statement that Costa Rica is a VERY popular travel destination on this website?[/quote]

What is the difference between a very popular destination and “obsession”, because obviously London and Italy are more popular destinations?[/quote]

DP but I think I know the difference.

Some (many?) of the citizens of Dcumlandia have very specific opinions about travel (coupled with a compulsion to “win” so they’ve made travel a competition).

There are certain destinations that immediately prompt derision: cruises, Disney, a combined weeklong trip to London and Paris, and anywhere in Florida or a red state unless you are doing to a pricey spa or dude ranch.

Once upon a time, Iceland wasn’t popular. Then it became cool, and then it became popular, and then it became a joke on Dcum. Costa Rica is now trending in that direction.

You see, most people went to more mainstream (read: developed) Caribbean or similar destinations until CR became “hot.” It definitely wasn’t for the beaches (which, less face it, aren’t the best). But the jungle views, hiking (what is it with white people and hiking btw?), etc. made the vacation pics and stories sound “amazing,” propelling CR into a new level of popularity.

But as we know, once “everyone” starts visiting a spot, then it’s no longer “special.” (Whatever)

ICYMI: Italy and Greece are for lazy people who aren’t real travelers (per dcum critics). Apparently, you need to vacation in third world countries or risk your life in dangerous places to have any credibility as a well-traveled person.

Anyway, welcome to Dcumlandia. [/quote]

Perfect summary. Chef's kiss. [/quote]

I'm the most lazy traveler ever. I'm not good at detailed planning. I lack executive functioning skills. No, I'm not scared of travel or things that are "different." No, I'm not a picky eater. No, I am not scared of flying. Just tell me when and where to be and I'll be there. If I don't want my trip to be some puzzle piece I need to solve, I am not less than.[/quote]

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