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STAY
RCI AFFILIATED RESORTS ON COZUMEL INCLUDE:
AI Cozumel Palace 1845
An all inclusive resort surrounded by cliffs
and coral reefs. Ave. Rafael E. Melgar km 1.5, Cozumel
MEMBER REVIEW: “The food is magnificent, the entertainment awesome and the hotel beautiful.”
Royal Holiday—Park Royal Cozumel 6335 Oceanfront whirlpools and a spectacular beach. Carr. Chankanaab km 3.5, Playa Paraíso, Zona Hotelera Sur, Cozumel
MEMBER REVIEW: “We loved walking out of the hotel and being able to snorkel and see beautiful fish!”
Melia Vacation Club at Melia Cozumel 8451
A seaside hideaway near Cozumel’s premier
golf course. Melia Mayan Cozumel Apdo. 9, Zona Hotelera Norte, Cozumel
MEMBER REVIEW: “Staff were great. A very nice place to stay.”
Secrets Aura Cozumel Resort & Spa by UVC D527
An elegant adults only resort with a full service spa. Carr. Costera Sur km 12.9, Cozumel
MEMBER REVIEW: Not yet rated.
Visit the Cozumel Dolphinarium
fishermen set up stalls daily, also has a slew of casual eateries serving made to order tacos and quesadillas. For dessert, head
to La Flor de Michoacán (10th Ave. and First St.; no phone), where owner Gonzalo Hernandez offers paletas (ice popsicles) made with fresh pineapple, coconut and kiwi. The rice pop with a creamy cinnamon finish is a distinctly Mexican option.
Many of the island’s top restaurants open in the evening. Kinta (148 Fifth
Ave., between Second and Fourth Sts.; 52-987-869-0544; kintacozumel.com; dinner for two, $53) is an up market play on a classic Mexican bistro known for its house margaritas and tacos al pastor—corn tortillas topped with marinated pork, cilantro and pineapple.
Head to New Especias (Third St. between Fifth and 10th Aves.; 52-987-869- 7947; dinner for two, $53) for house made pastas, like gnocchi with local lionfish. Or you can try the waterfront Napa Grill, at the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, for tacos filled with jicama and shredded crab.
At Kondesa (456 Fifth Ave. between Fifth and Seventh Sts.; 52-987-869-1086; kondesacozumel.com; dinner for two, $64) tables are set up under twinkling lanterns in a courtyard. The California salad, a pile of chaya greens (similar to kale) with goat cheese and dorado, is a welcome option. Also don’t miss the hot churros, dusted with sugar and served with chocolate and caramel sauces.
End the night strolling alongside cozumeleños on the waterfront. You’ll feel quite tranquilo under the stars.
30 SEPTEMBER 2014