Top American magazine publisher, Forbes, said last week that there are "no bullets on the beaches" and "you can still find cheap, safe vacations" in Mexico.

They went on to specifically recommend Cozumel as one of the best places to visit.

In an article on their website, Forbes pointed out that while drug violence exists in some areas of Mexico, the tourist areas remain secure.

Canadian airline, WestJet, said earlier this month that they will start new seasonal flights from Toronto to Cozumel this winter.

From December 10, 2009, the carrier will fly twice a week from Toronto to Cozumel non-stop.

Delta Airlines will start a new non-stop route between Detroit and Cozumel on December 19, 2009.

Carlos Santos, spokesman for Delta, told This is Cozumel that the new route will fly round-trip every Saturday.

Mexico's response to the flu scare was praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others, during a two-day summit of health ministers and officials in Cancun, near Cozumel, which finished on Thursday.