Wilma nears Cozumel: what does that island off the Yucatan Peninsula, now under hurricane attack, mean? For those of you who don't vacation in Mexico and are not scuba and snorklers it means nothing. But for those of us who know the area are fearful that THE most beautiful scuba and snorkling spot in the world may be toast. Caves (and yes, it really is that blue down there) created by the monster asteroid that hit the area back in God Knows when make scuba diving in Cozumel an unequalled experience.

The snorkling is equally amazing, the fishing for snook, bonefish and tarpon are unique experiences, and you can always go after the usual blue and black marlin. The entire magnificent scenic experience may be gone. This area is also known as the "Mayan Riviera" because so much of the Mayan culture is on display there. The fear is that much of the old Mayan city of Tulum, the gorgeous Playa del Carmen will be destroyed, and Cancun damaged so badly that it will take ten years to rebuild. Those of you who have not visited there missed something very special. It may be gone for good.