Great expectations

Dear Alina,
In the past, our family has been to some of the fanciest child-friendly resorts in the world, including a trip to Turks and Caicos. It wasn’t an all-inclusive resort, and we ended up spending quite a bit of money on top of airline and hotel fees, but money wasn’t an issue. Since we’ve heard from our friends so much about the all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, we would like to try them as well. The cost of the trip won’t be nearly as much as we paid for top resorts elsewhere in the world, and our friends say that the beach is fine and restaurants are good. I’d like to try an all-inclusive resort in Mexico because it’s something different, but the truth is that I don’t think it will live up to our expectations, and we’ll have a disappointing vacation. Should we experiment, or stick to the high-quality resorts that we know, since we don’t mind paying more?


Dear Great,
Research says that people are notoriously bad at predicting what they will like in the future. So, you should definitely try something new. Perhaps, you will find out that you or your kids enjoy simplicity more than you can foresee at this point. Having said that, I don’t think it is accurate to describe all of Mexico’s all-inclusive resorts as lower-end. Alex from Family Travel Concierge will confirm: with some research, you can find fabulous high-end resorts in Mexico. So, perhaps, rather than go for a 4-star run-off-the-mill all-inclusive, let Alex find you the best that Mexico has to offer for your money. This way, you are trying something new, and you will be sure not to get disappointed. Enjoy your travels!
- Alina
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Alina Bas, M.A., is an Executive Coach and a Life Strategist who helps leaders connect to fulfilling work and live an engaging life. She has over 10 years of corporate experience in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development, and is a co-author of the book “Changes of the Heart”, offering the best coaching strategies for life’s toughest moments. Connect with Alina at www.MindTerrainCoaching.com
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