A Mexico destination you may have missed..

Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women, where time passes slowly and your dream vacation becomes a reality. Located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is only 5 miles long and half a mile wide at its widest point. The downtown area (Centro) of Isla is just four by six blocks. The average temperature is 80 degrees with 60% humidity and the hottest months are June thru September.  Isla's terrain is flat with beaches on all sides.

Historically, Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now thoroughly discovered by tourists it still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere. As you stroll the streets in the evening you will see families gathered together in Caribbean styled homes, tucked between stores and restaurants, mending their fishing nets and relaxing.

From the Cancun International Airport you can take a shared airport “colectivo” van (around $18 usd per person) or private taxi (around $60 usd) to Puerto Juárez which is 15 minutes north of downtown Cancun. There are two express ferry services that will bring you to Isla. Gran Puerto Cancun (The Ultramar) and the Magana Ferries at Puerto Juárez. Both cost 80 pesos one way (about $6.50 usd). The Express boats leave every half hour and the crossing takes 15 - 20 minutes.

(from www.isla-mujeres.net)

There are plenty of hotels to suit any budget, and restaurants are plenty. It is perfect for those of us who truly want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Cancun and enjoy some down time. My husband and I went on our 10 year anniversary, left the kids with grandparents and had the best week ever. It was truly a relaxing, romantic island, and I highly recommend it.
-Shileen