Cozumel is considered to be one of Mexico's largest, most popular
islands. It lies peaceful off the coast near the Mayan Riviera, to me it has become
a destination deeper than just sunbathing and martini’s, but a destination where
I managed to enter a stage of acceptance and peace. I have been to Cozumel before,
more than once and I am very sure that it was not the last time I would visit this
extraordinary gem with cobalt blue skies and emerald green vegetation.
You slide your feet into the fine white sand that dances with
the tides of crystal water, while the sun caress your shoulders. A place memories
are made of, but I have come here to forget. To let go.
That morning our group gathered beneath the restless palm trees,
with flip flops, shades and backpacks and wondered into town planning our day. Everyone
was excited but me. I have experienced what was considered to be of a great loss
at the time, and even though I was excited for the adventure, what was inside of
me was dead. It would take a sun god to intervene and free me from such inner war. A result of the August 2017 eclipse. Luckily for me, by the time we left for Cozumel, I have worked through most of the
pain, and all I needed was that push, a little push into the turquoise glistening
ocean, a push to leave sight of the shore a swim. Cozumel opened that ocean for
me once more. To me Cozumel is not just a perfect destination, but a rebirth. Cozumel
with its white sands and joyous atmosphere revealed to me the happiness I was missing
out on because I was holding onto the shore, to sad to let go.
But, this awakening was motivated by a special group of friends
in this very remarkable place and we got to experience most of it by Jeep. Cozumel
is that destination that aspires you to let your hair down. To breath. To fall in
the sand and allow it to scratch into folds you never knew you had.
Cozumel as a true beauty you can boast about. That island visit
your friends would be jealous of. Cozumel is not just an "Instagrammable" destination,
but a destination of relaxation and freedom. Cozumel boasts with many of the most
extraordinary resorts high above our pay grade, but also offers many great things
that would barely cost you anything.
First on my list, and by Ferrie
1) Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is on the other side, that
you need to reach by Ferrie. The island is filled with shops and easy accessible
beaches, which leaves me with a feel of St. Maarten. After the shopping you can
relax on the beach with an ice cold daiquiri while soaking up the sun
The Dolphin Experience
I didn’t get to do the dolphin experience in
Cozumel, but was fortunate enough to have done it years earlier in St Kitts.
3)
Palancar Reer
Are you a diver? Then this is surely the place
to go, it is a divers paradise.
The National Marine Park
Cozumel's Lighthouse, Celarain
There is so much more to do than my short list,
if you treasure history, then you can visit the Cozumel museum. I wasn’t going to
spend my time on a hot sunny day, in a museum, I preferred the beach, white sand
and an ice cold beer that trickled into the sand.
Note: Cozumel is also a very popular cruise
destination, which gives you the opportunity to see more destination with less time.
If you want to explore all of Cozumel then this is not the option to go for, but
if one day at a great beach is enough for you, then a cruise vacation to Cozumel
is not such a bad idea.
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