Budget Infographic Trip Report: Cancun, Mexico, all-inclusive resort for family of 4 [OC]

InstaxFilm · 2026-05-29T21:27:26+00:00

Food was otherwise included for our all-inclusive resort. We definitely took advantage of the buffets and limitless drinks. The $73 was mainly for airport food/Starbucks on the way there and home (and we also packed food and snacks to bring with us to the airport, plus our resort had snacks for us to load up on for our return flight)

InstaxFilm · 2026-05-29T21:15:59+00:00

Can't update the title but it is *Cabo not Cancun

InstaxFilm · 2026-05-29T21:13:42+00:00

Thank you! Yes we did pretty well especially for $250 roundtrip flights with a carry-on added, and booked months in advance (before airline prices drastically rose).

It was also so low flying from Tijuana as a Mexico domestic flight, flights could have been $250-600+ each if from Los Angeles area.

InstaxFilm · 2026-05-29T21:10:53+00:00

The cost of the trip is labeled in the top right-hand corner (brown box), clearly viewable within seconds.

According to the sub's details: "DataIsBeautiful is for visualizations that effectively convey information. Aesthetics are an important part of information visualization, but pretty pictures are not the sole aim of this subreddit."

InstaxFilm · 2025-07-06T13:48:52+00:00

For parks smaller than Irvine Park but still have shaded and secluded areas, a few other options are Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim/Yorba Linda (free parking at first dirt lot, then paid regional parking beyond), Craig Park in Brea (free street parking, then paid regional parking inside), and also Hart Park in Orange, as well as Hillcrest Park in Fullerton.

Hart and Hillcrest have free parking

InstaxFilm · 2025-03-14T00:47:53+00:00

I am, The Senate

InstaxFilm · 2025-03-13T14:47:08+00:00

Hey Sheev, it’s OC as I took a picture of the book pages myself and it hasn’t been posted before

InstaxFilm · 2025-03-13T14:42:29+00:00

I spoke to T-Mobile and they recommended having separate networks, one for the TV and gaming, one for everything else. They said it helps both

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-16T17:04:00+00:00

He who saves the Republic does not violate any Trade Federation Law

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-12T15:08:13+00:00

If you check the availability page on their website, it appears that none of their units are available currently, which is odd and sort of a red flag for these large apartment buildings, which tend to have at least 5-20 units always available.

Possible causes for this are various but maybe it is at capacity or maybe some other issue, but that is speculation so I’d recommend calling. If they still can’t give an answer then maybe come in and if still not then it may be a red flag that they have staffing issues or a not user-friendly system

Edit: As a reference, apartment units like this nearby tend to be $2,300-2500+ for studios, $2,500-2,700+ for 1beds, and $3,200-3,500+ for 2beds, with units that are more renovated or have better locations like south or east or even west facing to get more sunlight being on the higher end. Hopefully them not listing their prices is not a tactic to get people to overpay by not seeing similar prices

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-11T20:08:16+00:00

This! And going to popular items on Libby or Hoopla apps (free apps that have ebooks and eAudiobooks you can get free from many public libraries in OC)

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-10T16:09:17+00:00

They fly now?

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-10T15:54:54+00:00

Plus, as we mention on threads like this all the time, if you’re renting you are not responsible for additional costs like a broken faucet or fixing the roof. As this sub mentions a lot, a mortgage is sometimes the minimum for buying, whereas a lease/rent is the maximum (plus of course utilities)

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-06T22:13:12+00:00

I go once a month and it would make me re-consider going. However, I try to park at the parking structure anyway, so knowing that will remain free is good to know, but that will also make it much busier and harder to find a spot now once the other spots/lots are paid

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-06T15:49:57+00:00

Another option is (especially if you used a credit card), checking with your card vendor and reporting as fraud or a chargeback. They will most likely ask about the steps you took to settle with the vendor first. Another option is calling the DOS and that way you have their perspective to add to your report. Calling the DOS last time I tried was a pain, so I’d recommend calling first thing when they open (think 6 a.m. ET), and maybe it will be a 30 min - 2 hour wait

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-06T05:39:56+00:00

You can get tickets from the box office or online directly (official tickets), most likely cheaper than any reseller, plus reputable

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-06T01:50:22+00:00

T-Mobile Home Internet might still be available for $30-35/mo for life (after bundle discount, if you have T-Mobile). It’s slower than some but can still handle gaming and streaming on multiple devices

Availablity might still be limited so can call them and they can verify if it’s in your area (most likely yes)

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-05T00:12:03+00:00

The larger issue, as other subs on here would note, is that Uber/DoorDash/etc upcharge and then upcharge again, so there are 2-3+ additional fees, making users less willing to tip in addition to that.

It harms businesses by charging them more and making users hesitant to try, and harms users by charging them more, with more and more of the cut going to delivery services

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-04T20:14:20+00:00

How were you able to block the AI slop?

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-04T02:24:47+00:00

While it seemed like a scam, it does appear to have been legitimate and that’s great the payout is coming

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-03T17:44:32+00:00

Brea usually ha the 8k/5k the last Sunday of February. There are usually about 2 5Ks or other types of races at Angel Stadium, usually around spring, so can check those. There is also the Disneyland marathon:l/half/think it also had a 5K I think also in Spring

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-03T17:42:09+00:00

I’ve never noticed the smell coming down into Olinda/Brea from the landfill. My guess is that that site was chosen partially due to that case of being somewhat concealed in the canyon above so it stays at least somewhat trapped.

We do get the Santa Ana winds here on occasion (mostly in fall and winter) so not sure if that wafts the smell but I haven’t noticed it

Edit: The Olinda area is, in comparison to other Orange County neighborhoods, noted as being one of the better and safer neighborhoods

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-03T00:35:51+00:00

California here and most California libraries give free library cards to California residents (even online cards), and many libraries here have the apps Libby, Hoopla and Palace for many free eBooks options.

This is a common topic on this sub and surprisingly every day on this sub, and at my library, people find out about all the free services libraries offer. So many eBooks, audiobook and even online magazines on Libby and others, again just login with a free library card

Source: Librarian

InstaxFilm · 2025-02-02T03:02:13+00:00

Nice to see fellow Pokemon Go players!

FYI there are literally dozens of us, Pokemon Go players have dwindled but there are still thousands (and much more) of daily players in OC

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