Fodor's Expert Review Isla de la Pasión

Off Punta Norte on the northwest coast, private Isla de Pasión has one of Cozumel's loveliest beaches. Most people arrive on organized excursions (from MX$1,300), but you can also get to the Isla dock independently (it’s at the end of the bumpy dirt road to Punta Norte) and come over for MX$150 per person. If coming as part of an organized excursion, your visit includes the short round-trip boat ride, a buffet lunch, soft drinks, some alcoholic drinks, and use of the extensive facilities. You can easily spend a whole day here strolling the strand, floating in the shallow water, swinging in a hammock, playing volleyball, indulging in a massage (for an extra fee), or even getting married in the island's chapel. This is a favorite stop for hordes of cruise-shippers, but the beach stretches for 4 km (2½ miles), so you can still escape the crowds. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; swimming; walking.