Isla Mujeres, The Island of Women

Isla Mujeres is a small island just a few miles off the Yucatan coast, but it feels a world away from Cancun's more extravagance and luxury. Instead of the big restaurant chains and huge resort hotels of neighboring Cancun, Isla Mujeres, manages to maintain the feeling of a small quaint fishing village. Just a quick ferry ride from Cancun but seemingly a world away, Isla Mujeres is a glimpse into Mexico's quieter, less-touristed past, more so when the tour boats have left for the day and those vacationing on the "Island of Women" have it all to themselves. Laid back and relaxed is the way on Isla, whether laying on the white sand beaches by day or lounging away an evening in one of the open air cafes in town.

If you are looking for a quiet island getaway, not the over endulgence that is Cancun, then Isla Mujeres is the place you've been dreaming about. White sand beaches, beautiful rocky shores and the friendliest people around, this is Isla Mujeres.