| Cozumel makes the perfect location for a relaxing, | | | | tourists like the idea of paying a flat rate for their room, |
| memorable vacation. It has been called the soul of the | | | | food, drinks, and some deals will include local events or |
| Caribbean and is home to the second largest coral | | | | entertainment or even airfare. Some areas, such as |
| reef in the world, making it a scuba diver's dream. | | | | nearby Cancun, keep the tourists coming consistently |
| Breathtaking, clear blue waters with visibility of more | | | | through the off-season by offering all-inclusive |
| than 200 feet provide the perfect backdrop for more | | | | packages. |
| than 100 scuba and snorkeling dive sites. Visit Cozumel | | | | 4. Explore on your own, rather than booking tours or |
| for a taste of Mexican culture in one of the world's | | | | excursions. Cozumel is a small island, roughly 30 miles |
| most beautiful and serene environments. | | | | long, 10 miles wide and flat, so it's easy to get around, |
| Traveling to the beautiful island of Cozumel can be fully | | | | either on foot, by cab, or by renting a car or scooter. |
| enjoyed for much less than you might think. Here are a | | | | You can rent a scooter for about $25 for the whole |
| few tips for getting a great deal on your Cozumel | | | | day or get a VW convertible, which is perfect for |
| vacation: | | | | island exploring, for about $45. |
| 1. Travel when rates are lowest. Prices will be cheaper | | | | 5. Get off the beaten path for eating and shopping. Do |
| in the off-season for everything from airfare to lodging. | | | | some homework before you get there. The internet |
| For Cozumel, the highest prices are between | | | | will provide you with reviews from people who have |
| December and March, and in particular the week of | | | | already been there, as well as forums and other |
| Christmas and the week of New Year's Day. Rates | | | | venues where you can ask questions and get |
| during those holiday weeks are sometimes more than | | | | suggestions for great food at the best prices. |
| twice as much as the low season rates. You'll find the | | | | 6. Take full advantage of the free attractions. Cozumel |
| lowest rates from April to mid December, so try to | | | | is known worldwide for great diving and beautiful |
| plan your vacation accordingly. | | | | beaches. Paradise Beach is about 10 kilometers from |
| 2. Consider an all-inclusive cruise package. Cruise ships | | | | San Miguel and offers free use of beach umbrellas |
| stop at Cozumel three times a week giving you the | | | | and chairs, snorkel equipment and kayaks. |
| opportunity to combine a cruise vacation with a trip to | | | | 7. Shop around for lodging. Many places in Cozumel |
| Cozumel. You can handle all the reservations online, | | | | run less than $100 per night and with a little searching |
| even employing the aid of a travel agent, who can be | | | | you can find accommodations for even less as rates |
| helpful in pointing you toward the best deals for your | | | | tend to vary greatly between hotels. Most of the |
| money. | | | | prices you'll find in Cozumel are quite reasonable |
| 3. Check for Cozumel resorts offering a package deal. | | | | compared to U.S. costs. |
| Resort packages are growing in popularity because | | | | |