I don't know about that theory. There have been places that came highly recommended by many that I personally did not like.
Each person going on vacation is looking for something...a certain type of vibe. I've stayed at RIU, Couples, Merrills, Miss Mary's, Bar B Barn, NBCC, Hilltop, Coral Seas, Legends, Seascape, and Hidden Paradise. The only one I continue to go back to is Hidden Paradise because it has the vibe that I'm looking for