MIAMI -- Cruise ships
again began calling in Cozumel, Mexico, this week, following the
damage Hurricane Wilma brought upon the destination last month.
The docks were
damaged by Wilma so ships will anchor offshore and tender
passengers to the island.
The Carnival Triumph
and the Celebrity Galaxy were the first scheduled ships to anchor
in Cozumel, and by Wednesday up to four ships will drop anchor
there.
To welcome passengers
to the destination, local government officials and businesses
organized a weeklong event called "Festival del Mar Caribe" that
will take place in Cozumel's town square.
The fiesta will
feature music, dance performances, artisans and street vendors
selling crafts and paintings.
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