Cozumel (Mexico)

Advantages: Within easy reach of Playa, some lovely beach clubs
Disadvantages: Some less than lovely beach clubs

Cozumel is an island about 30 mins ferry ride from Playa del Carmen. It is also a resort in itself, boasting various posh and not-so-posh hotels, and is on the stopping route for many Caribbean cruises. While staying in Playa, we spent a couple of weekends on the island, swapping our beach for theirs in an attempt to see if the grass is greener, or rather if the sand is sandier, on the other side of the bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
...in and scoot back into Cozumel centre. We go in search of water, postcards, anti-sea-sickness medication and some more antibiotics for me since they only sold me enough for a few days on Thursday which is a bit weird since the prescription clearly said to take them for a week. Cozumel has a row of shops near the ferry port, but they are not especially interesting - exactly the same tat as Playa, except here the tequila glasses and ashtrays and t-shirts ... Read review

Advantages: Superb beaches
Disadvantages: Americans

I have visited Cozumel on a number of occasions by cruise ship. If you are looking for a good beach style holiday you will get it. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican adventure you will be better of at your local Taco Lodge. Cozumel is Benidorm without the high rises. In Benidorm you have English Breakfast, fish and chips and to add the authenticity, Spanish beer. In Cozumel its Donughts, Cheeseburgers and Corona. If you are in need of a ...
...to be able to align their Pyramid with the equinox so accurately. It is also rumoured that the pyramids follow the exact lay out of their older brothers at Giza in Cairo. Scary stuff. All in all Cozumel is for beaches and beer, the Yucatan for adventure and learning ... Read review