Cozumel, Mexico

Life revolves around the sea, sand and sun on the small Mexican island of Cozumel. At a mere 24 miles long, Cozumel has only one town, San Miguel. The port is the bustling hub for shopping, dining and all manner of watercraft, from fishing boats and catamarans to ferries and cruise ships. Away from the piers and waterfront promenade, Cozumel is laid-back, low-key and largely undeveloped. The coral reefs in the sheltered waters off the west coast are Mexico’s premier destination for diving and snorkeling, while Cozumel’s east coast beaches offer peace and solitude amid the windswept seascapes. In the island’s forests, Mayan ruins offer a window onto pre-Columbian culture.