One day colourful coral surrounds you as you dive in a spectacular reef just off shore. The next, you just laze in sun on near-deserted powdery sand beaches. You finish each day with a cocktail watching the sun set over the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. This is relaxation, Cozumel-style.
Cozumel is famous for some of the best diving and snorkeling anywhere, but sun worshippers love the island for its quiet, soft sand beaches. Be sure to venture beyond the town of San Miguel to explore the excellent swimming beaches north and south of town. Or take the ferry to Playa del Carmen to sample the bohemian charm of this former artist colony.
Most of Cozumel's resorts are in the main hotel zone along a stretch of better beaches north of San Miguel. All hotels offer well-priced dive packages, but head to one of the excellent resorts south of town to be closest to the action. Sears Travel has a range of affordable all-inclusive packages, making Cozumel one of the best dive deals around.