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My friend Andrea gave me permission to post her website on her travels. She has been all over the world, gives great reports and is a talented photographer.

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Permission?! Hmmm, doesn't sound like the Rita I know.

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Trip report on the Grand Mayan resort in the Riviera Maya.

(Formerly) Knocked Up (and in Law School): Vacationings
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looking at all these pics is such a tease! i feel a lump in my throat like i might cry! I feel like I might do something crazy...like book a trip... on my credit card...again...
that new york guy takes amazing pics. i'm going to have to add him to my list of blog stalking. thanks libby!
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Family trip to Gulf coast of Mexico and all-inclusive stay at The Barcelo Maya Colonial Beach. I gotta say, what a beautiful and cool family! I totally want to go on their next vacation with them!

Party of 5: May 2009
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looking at all these pics is such a tease! i feel a lump in my throat like i might cry! I feel like I might do something crazy...like book a trip... on my credit card...again...
that new york guy takes amazing pics. i'm going to have to add him to my list of blog stalking. thanks libby!
I am more than happy to help people do crazy things.
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It looks like this is just the beginning of a trip report from a couple staying at The Royal all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen. Check out the high quality parasailing video footage. I hope they post more!

Playa. Del. Carmen. Vacation. Express. Review. Royal. Resort. Para. Sailing. | LeahAndMark.com
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More from Leah & Mark ...

Chichen Itza + Cenotes + Villadolid

Saturday and we do nothing

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Trip report from the Gran Porto Real and Royal Hideaway all-inclusive resorts.

Our Vacation, Part 1: Getting To Mexico

Our Vacation, Part 2: Grand Porto Real Hotel

Our Vacation, Part 3: First Day of Relaxation

Our Vacation, Part 4: Royal Hideaway Hotel

Our Vacation, Part 5: The Wedding
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Kinda, sorta trip reports. These reports focus on how the swine flu scare did not affect their vacations to the Riviera Maya.

Swine Flu, SARS and media fear-mongering | Michael Ippersiel

Who Do You Believe? National Media, Local Media, Bloggers, or Peer Reviewers? | The MatriX Files
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Trip report from a family staying at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo on the Mayan Riviera and the Hotel Hacienda Paradise in downtown Playa del Carmen.

Mexico, Here We Come!

Staying at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo on the Riviera Maya

Nate and Helen's Wedding on the Beach

Maki Brought His Ham Radio and Antenna to Mexico

Tulum

Hotel Hacienda Paradise
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A report on the Sacred Mayan Crossing that took place between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel a few weeks ago.

Marine Conservation in Mexico - SACRED MAYAN CROSSING
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An irreverent take on Playa del Carmen. Too bad this guy never made it to the north end of town.

Dispatch from Playa del Carmen (Slogan: It's like CancĂșn except slightly more tolerable!) | Gadling.com
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An irreverent take on Playa del Carmen. Too bad this guy never made it to the north end of town.

Dispatch from Playa del Carmen (Slogan: It's like CancĂșn except slightly more tolerable!) | Gadling.com
Sheesh! Playa doesn't need people like him, anyway! It leaves more room for those of us that love it!
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Trip report from the El Dorado Royale Casitas.

BLOG.THEFRUGALTRAVELERS.COM: Live from the Mayan Riviera - Day 1 & 2

BLOG.THEFRUGALTRAVELERS.COM: Live from the Mayan Riviera: Day 3 & 4
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Observations on the Riu Palace Mexico as compared to a previous trip to Aventura Spa Palace.

Beach | ElmoFromOK
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Cancun Canuck reports on her family's day trip to Rio Secreto.

A Canuck in Cancun: Rio Secreto - Hidden Caves of the Riviera Maya
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Marga has devoted an entire blog to her family's Yucatan trip. She includes hotel and restaurant reviews and detailed information. So far, they've visited Cancun, Isla Holbox, Chichen Itza, Merida, and more. Enjoy!

Marga & Mike's Yucatan Adventure Blog
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Yucatan and Isla Mujeres vacation.

Monastery in Valladolid

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

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