Some fantastic vacation deals to Cozumel have been announced recently to help you escape the crisis at home.

The economic turmoil also means the dollar buys you 20 percent more Mexican pesos than earlier this year, so there's never been a better time to visit!

Save $15 on this fantastic private island getaway if you book during November or December.

Pay just $65 per adult for an unforgettable day of relaxation away from crowds.

The happy winners of our beach pass competition enjoyed their prizes at Playa Uvas last month.

Vickie Davis, from Georgia in the USA, said the beach was beautiful and that her group had the "perfect" day.

A new Cozumel Carnival consultation group met for the first time at the end of last month.

Paloma Cázares Ruiz, spokesperson for the Carnival organizers, said the group's advice is important since it is made up of islanders who have a been heavily involved in previous years' events.

The full program with confirmed dates is also now available for Carnival 2009, the main parades will take place from February 21 to 24, 2009.

Cozumel and the rest of Mexico remembered the Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos - on the weekend.

The event is held on the first and second day of November each year to celebrate the lives of deceased family members and ancestors.

Although sometimes misconstrued as being morbid by other cultures, the events in Mexico are full of joy and remembrance.

A massive new artificial reef was officially unveiled off the coast of Cozumel this week.

Francine Cousteau, president of the Cousteau Society and widow of undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, visited the island as its "godmother".

The new underwater attraction weighs more than 10 Boeing 737 jets. It is made of 56,000 tons (50.8 million kilograms) of salvaged concrete taken from the Puerta Maya cruise ship pier destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

Cozumel is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and vacationers looking for a guaranteed relaxing time.

Nowhere else will you find the waters so warm and inviting, not to mention the sights you will see when scuba diving.

No wonder it's a hot spot for divers.

Maybe it's time for you to escape to Cozumel this winter?

We are delighted to now offer this fantastic getaway on a private island for an unforgettable day of relaxation away from crowds.

Reach the north of Cozumel by private car transport or Jeep tour, then a short 5 minute boat trip whisks you away to Isla Pasión - Passion Island.