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   <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 18, Contribute to Riviera Maya Hotels</title>
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    <description>Would you like to share your knowledge about riviera maya hotels? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 19, Riviera Maya Hotels, Beach Resorts &amp; Villas in Caribbean Paradise</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/index.html</link>
    <description>Immaculate Riviera Maya Hotels and Beachfront Resorts line the turquoise Riviera Maya coastline. Find the perfect hotel for your vacation in Mexico.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:03:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, La Tortuga nominated for 2010 Travel Awards</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/Riviera-Maya-blog.html#La-Tortuga-nominated-for-2010-Travel-Awards</link>
    <description>Looks like the beautiful La Tortuga hotel in Playa is nominated for 2010 Travel Awards!!! Check out this gorgeous hotel!
http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/la-tortuga.html</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 19:33:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, All Inclusive Dining</title>
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    <description>All inclusive dining and what is really included.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 18:12:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Beach Photos 2 Playacar &amp;Puerto Morelos  </title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/beach-photos-2.html</link>
    <description>Beach photos  2 from the many beaches in the Riviera Maya</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 18:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Cabanas La Luna - Boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/cabanas-la-luna.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Cabanas La Luna -  Boutique hotel in Riviera Maya&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 18:06:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Cozumel Ferry - The best way to get to Cozumel from Riviera Maya</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/cozumel-ferry.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Cozumel Ferry - Quickest way to Cozumel from Riviera Maya&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 18:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Kool Beach club in the Riviera Maya</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/kool-beach-club.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Kool Beach club in Playa del Carmen&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Mamitas Beach club in the Riviera Maya</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/mamitas-beach-club.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Mamitas Beach club in Playa del Carmen&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:53:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Playa Info</title>
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    <description>Playa info for your next vacation</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:43:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>May 13, Riviera Maya Golf</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/riviera-maya-golf.html</link>
    <description>Riviera Maya golf is a mix of lush vegetation, jungle and oceanside. It&#39;s golfing like nowhere else!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:40:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 26, Caribbean Scuba Diving</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/caribbean-scuba-diving.html</link>
    <description>Caribbean scuba diving in the worlds bluest oceans with underwater cenotes that are breathtaking.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 26, Scuba Diving Photos</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/scuba-diving-photos.html</link>
    <description>Scuba diving photos from the Riviera Maya and Playa revealing the gorgeous underwater life yet to be discovered.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:34:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 24, Cave Scuba Diving</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/cave-scuba-diving.html</link>
    <description>Cave scuba diving in the underwater world of cenotes and rivers is amazing.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:44:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 13, Mexico Activities</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/mexico-activities.html</link>
    <description>Mexico activities for your next trip to the Riviera Maya</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:11:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 13, Mexico Car Rentals</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/mexico-car-rentals.html</link>
    <description>Mexico car rentals to best fit your need</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:11:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Apr 6, You could win a trip to the Riviera Maya</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com</link>
    <description>You could win a trip to the Valentin Imperial Maya resort in the Riviera Maya! All you have to do is &#39;follow&#39; them on twitter. Their username is ValentinMaya and at the beginning of May they will pick several lucky winners!!!!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:28:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 21, Playa del Carmen Weather</title>
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    <description>Playa del Carmen weather and what to wear for your next vacation.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:57:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 13, Playa del Carmen Pictures</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/playa-del-carmen-pictures.html</link>
    <description>Playa del Carmen pictures to give you a real feel for what it is like in Playa!</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:41:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 4, Sandos Caracol Beach Resort</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/sandos-caracol.html</link>
    <description>Sandos Caracol is close to Playa del Carmen and an all inclusive resort with an incredible water park for the kids and a disco for the adults!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:48:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 2, The Royal Playa del Carmen</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/the-royal-playa-del-carmen.html</link>
    <description>The Royal Playa del Carmen offers the perfect combination of all inclusive resort and the fun life of Playa del Carmen.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:18:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 2, Playa del Carmen Resorts</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/playa-del-carmen-resorts.html</link>
    <description>Playa del Carmen Resorts for your next vacation</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 17, Follow us on Twitter</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/Riviera-Maya-blog.html#Follow-us-on-Twitter</link>
    <description>Follow us on Twitter at RMHotels to keep up with the latest on your favorite vacation spot in the Riviera Maya!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:33:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 8, Riviera Maya Tours</title>
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    <description>Riviera Maya Tours and Excursions</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 6, El Dorado Royale</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/el-dorado-royale.html</link>
    <description>El Dorado Royale, Gourmet Cuisine meets Romantic Getaways</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 1, Best All Inclusive Vacation</title>
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    <description>Best All Inclusive Vacation</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:31:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 16, Mexico Car Insurance</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/mexico-car-insurance.html</link>
    <description>Mexico Car Insurance for your rental car in the Riviera Maya</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:43:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 14, Christmas in the Riviera Maya</title>
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    <description>Christmas in Mexico has some wonderful, unique traditions! Check them out!

Christmas is soon approaching and whether or not you are vacationing in the Riviera Maya Mexico over Christmas, you will be interested to know of a unique tradition they have only in Mexico.

It is called &quot;Las Posadas&quot; and it is an event that builds up to Christmas eve. It begins on December 16th. This tradition is a reenactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem and how they searched for shelter in a posada (inn).

For the first eight evenings of this tradition, after dark, two children in costumes carrying a statue of Mary and Joseph will lead a candlelight procession of family and friends through a neighborhood singing songs and approaching homes asking for shelter. When they find a home that will provide them shelter, they give thanks and place the Mary and Joseph statues in the home. At that time they all enjoy a large feast together with tradition Mexican food such as tamales, rice, rellenos and menudo.

At that time, they may also have dancing and the children will have their turn at breaking the Pinata filled with candy. 

On Christmas Eve, small children will dress up as shepherds and stand on either side of the nativity while others will sing songs to Mary and baby Jesus. At midnight, the birth of Christ is announced with fireworks, bells and whistles. After midnight mass, the families will return to their homes and enjoy a traditional dinner together. 

Christmas day does not have any special traditions, other than being with family and those that have taken the american traditions such as a christmas tree and santa clause. 

Every culture is so unique in how they celebrate things and this is no exception. Consider these traditions to be added into your own.

Merry Christmas &amp; Feliz Navidad</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 1, Valentin Imperial Maya Resort</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/valentin-imperial-maya.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Valentin Imperial Maya&lt;br&gt; The Secret Beach&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 1, Secrets Maroma Beach</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/secrets-maroma.html</link>
    <description>&lt;strong&gt;Secrets Maroma Beach&lt;br&gt; Brand New All Inclusive Resort&lt;/strong&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 15, Fresh deals from Zoetry Resorts</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/zoetry-la-bonita.html</link>
    <description>As featured in the December issue of Travel &amp; Leisure Magazine, Stay 2 nights at Zoetry La Bonita Resort and the 3rd night is free! Purchase two spa treatments, private dining experiences, or bottles of wine and receive a third one free! Call 888-4ZOETRY to book.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 15, Buy 4 Nights Get 1 Free</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/rosewood-mayakoba.html</link>
    <description>Featured in the December issue of Travel &amp; Leisure Magazine, Stay 4 nights and enjoy a complimentary 5th night at the Rosewood Mayakoba Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Valid for travel Jan. 3-May 30. Call 888-ROSEWOOD to book.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 28, The Tides 5 Star Hotel recognized in Magazine</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/the-tides.html</link>
    <description>Pick up a Nov. 09 issue of Conde Nast Traveler because The Tides 5 Star Hotel was recognized as the #2 best resort in Mexico, and the #41 resort in the World!!! I don&#39;t know about you, but that means you should check this hotel out for your next vacation!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:49:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 28, The Tides Resort in the Riviera Maya Mexico</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/the-tides.html</link>
    <description>The Tides 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:37:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 27, All Inclusive Resorts</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/all-inclusive-resorts.html</link>
    <description>All inclusive resorts and what is really included.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:25:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 22, Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009</title>
    <link>http://www.riviera-maya-hotels.com/Riviera-Maya-blog.html#Riviera-Maya-Jazz-Festival-2009</link>
    <description>The Riviera Maya Jazz festival is here! You don&#39;t want to miss this annual event that will blow you away.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:59:09 GMT</pubDate>
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