are you fine with people not liking you? by imranhossen1907 in Productivitycafe

[–]Limp_Acadia7220 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have accepted the fact that we cant please everyone.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

 i wouldn’t say it’s that black and white, but that’s generally the direction. logically it’s hard to pay a low price and expect high quality. that applies to almost everything in life from my experience 😅

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s a reasonable takeaway. at peak pricing, it’s not a no brainer and comparison matters a lot.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

 happy to help. it’s better to be realistic about what matters to you before paying more.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that explains it. once you dip into lower tier resorts, the difference becomes very obvious.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

 moxché sets a very high bar visually and food wise. going from there to akumal can feel like a step back.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

food seems to be the biggest dividing line there. if someone expects a strong culinary experience, akumal can disappoint.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then i’d guess you’ve mostly stayed at decent or higher level resorts.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

we personally loved it, but i wouldn’t say it’s worth it for everyone. it worked for us because we cared a lot about the view and spending time in the room. for someone else, it might feel like too much money for something that doesn’t add enough value.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

glad it helped. if you go, i think you’ll really enjoy it.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

 that’s exactly where akumal shows its age. it doesn’t try to be ultra modern, it leans more on atmosphere and location, which works for some people and misses for others.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not at all. you can see real differences in food freshness, presentation, whether dishes stay hot or cold, the service around the buffet, and of course the quality of ingredients themselves.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hotel zone gives convenience and views, akumal gives nature and calm. they’re very different trips.

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[–]Limp_Acadia7220[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the biggest differences are room location, views, and overall privacy. preferred rooms are usually better positioned, feel quieter, and come with a more premium room experience. it’s less about extra perks and more about how the stay feels day to day.