10 Reasons to Book a Trip to Cozumel, Stat

Yes, the US State Department recently put Quintana Roo, the state that Cozumel is in, on its "do not travel" list. But the island seems to be collateral damage, because crime rates are so low there (even in the charming downtown), you almost couldn't be safer without locking yourself at home. Locals explain that because the population is so small, everyone knows everyone, so anybody caught acting out would swiftly face their community's ire. And since tourism is Cozumel's main industry, there's little to be gained by scaring tourists off.