Cozumel, known for its spectacular crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine, is a tropical island oasis and ultimate vacation destination to be explored, which is what actor Dennis Haysbert (“The Unit”) was doing as he visited the island this weekend after finishing production earlier in the week on the film “Learning Uncle Vincent” in Baltimore which co-stars Common, Danny Glover, Lonette McKee and Charles S. Dutton.

Cozumel (also known as Isla Cozumel) hosted Haysbert and his girlfriend, LA based fashion designer Michelle Jonas (http://www.michellejonas.com) as they enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea while relaxing at the elegant Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, located on a half mile of white sandy beach, steps away from the world’s second largest coral reef system.

The couple flew in to the island courtesy of Virgin America (http://www.virginamerica.com) and on Saturday (May 14, 2011), Haysbert participated in the annual Cozumel International Golf Classic at the Cozumel Country Club. He also did some deep-sea fishing with the Mayor of San Miguel, Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez, and Roberto Borge Angulo, Governor of Quintana Roo, during the 40th Anniversary of Cozumel’s big fishing event, ‘The Mexican Boat Rodeo.’

Haysbert and Jonas also snorkeled, toured the island, and dined at popular local restaurants Kinta and Rolandi’s.Haysbert voices a character in the upcoming “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and will be seen in “The Details” with Tobey McGuire, Laura Linney and Ray Liotta, which the Weinstein Company bought at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

About Cozumel:

A vibrant land steeped in rich Mayan history, Cozumel’s beauty stretches far beyond its spectacular shores. The world-famous dive site is a tranquil oasis, abundant with warm welcomes around every corner, is a destination like no other.

The biggest island in Mexico, located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with a population of a little over 95,000, Cozumel welcomes more than 4,000,000 visitors each year and is considered one of the most important destinations in Mexico.

Visitors will discover a culture rich in warm hospitality, luxury at its finest and exquisite adventures. No other island comes close to Isla Cozumel, known as Heaven on Earth.

For further information on the beautiful island, visit http://www.cozumel.travel or http://www.cometocozumel.com.

April 2011 – With spectacular crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine, the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel is a tropical island oasis and ultimate vacation destination to be explored and reality star Audrina Patridge is the latest celebrity to enjoy the island’s hospitality.

Cozumel (also known as Isla Cozumel) will host Patridge, whose new reality series, “Audrina” is slated to premiere April 17 on VH1, as she and her family and friends enjoy the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea while relaxing at the elegant Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, located on a half mile of white sandy beach, steps away from the world’s second largest coral reef system.

The group will be flown in to the island courtesy of Virgin America (www.virginamerica.com) and will explore Cozumel’s sparkling waters with snorkeling and scuba diving adventures during their stay.

About Cozumel A vibrant land steeped in rich history, Cozumel’s beauty stretches far beyond its spectacular shores. The world-famous dive site is a tranquil oasis, abundant with warm welcomes around every corner, is a destination like no other. 

The biggest island in Mexico, located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with a population of a little over 95,000, Cozumel welcomes more than 4,000,000 visitors each year and is considered one of the most important destinations in Mexico.

Visitors will discover a culture rich in warm hospitality, luxury at its finest and exquisite adventures. No other island comes close to Isla Cozumel, known as Heaven on Earth. For further information on the beautiful island, visit www.cozumel.travel or www.cometocozumel.com.

March 2011 – With spectacular crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and endless sunshine, the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel is a tropical island oasis and ultimate vacation destination to be explored – which is one of the reasons why actress and TV Host Niecy Nash (“The Insider”) visited the beautiful island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Cozumel (also known as Isla Cozumel) played host to Nash as the TV Personality served as the first-ever celebrity Grand Marshal of the island’s annual Carnaval celebration. 

Each year since 1908, Cozumel has celebrated the pre-Lenten festival with colorful motifs, vibrant music and ethnic dancers strolling the streets in festive garments and sharing their rich history with visitors from all over the world.  Locals and visitors enjoy five days of fun that includes parades, floats, regional food, music and dancing.  Nash, with the Mayor of San Miguel and local officials, rode the final float on Carnaval’s last day, Fat Tuesday, and had a fabulous time, tweeting “Trying to join Carnaval dancers! Dancing in the streets of Cozumel!”

Prior to her parade duties, Nash and her longtime friend Jamil Barrie (who will serve as bridesmaid at Nash’s upcoming wedding) enjoyed Cozumel’s waters with a snorkeling session and a tour of the Discover Mexico (www.discovermexico.org) attraction, the newest and most visited park in Cozumel that offers tourists a truly representative display of Mexican artifacts, crafts, and architectural models.

Nash also enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea while relaxing at the elegant Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, located on a half mile of white sandy beach, steps away from the world’s second largest coral reef system.

In addition to celebrating her 41st birthday on the island with Barrie, Nash was scouting Cozumel as a possible honeymoon destination for her upcoming May wedding to electrical engineer, Jay Tucker.  Barrie introduced Nash to Tucker.