An astounding 30 handmade 26-foot canoes will cross the sea to Cozumel in the historic Travesía Sagrada Maya, or Mayan Sacred Journey, an event being held from May 21 to 23.

This celebrated three-day reenactment brings to life the ancient, mystical journey taken by the Maya in their quest to pay tribute to the Goddess Ix Chel, whose sanctuary rests on the island.

Major British airline and tour operator, First Choice/ Thomson, confirmed today that their flights from the United Kingdom to Cozumel are scheduled to start next week.

Restaurants, hotels and tours continue to welcome tourists in Cozumel.

Visitors are still arriving by air and ferry although in lower numbers.

Now is a great time to enjoy some peaceful paradise in Cozumel.

Some cruise lines confirmed last night that they would be temporarily suspending calls in Cozumel.

There have been no reported cases of swine flu in Cozumel or the state of Quinana Roo and the measures are purely precautionary.

Cozumel is calm and ready for tourists as usual, despite cancellations of some cruise arrivals due to the international swine flu outbreak.

The virus has not been found in Cozumel or the state of Quintana Roo and extra health precautions are in place.

Top US newspaper, USA Today, reported today on its blog that there are no plans by cruise lines to cancel calls in Mexico due to swine flu.

The popular daily spoke to several major cruise lines and found none of them intend to cancel cruise stops in Mexico.

"El Cedral is partying and the party is for everyone", announced the organizers of this year's El Cedral Festival last week.

The Festival of El Cedral and the Fiestas of Santa Cruz are held in this small south Cozumel town every year.