Despite damp weather, islanders came out in force last night to celebrate Mexican Independence, with the island's mayor making an emotional grito at City Hall.

The Mexican president and other political leaders across the country also made their cries, as is tradition every year on the night before Independence Day.

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American Airlines confirmed, this week, that they will start new non-stop flights five times a week between Miami and Cozumel.

Dori Robau Alvarez, spokesperson for the airline, told This is Cozumel the tickets will go on sale as soon as the route receives final approval from the Mexican authorities.

Despite being out of the news for almost two years, local developer, Mayaland Resorts, confirmed this week that their dream to build a mega resort on the island has not been abandoned.

In an exclusive interview with This is Cozumel, company president, Fernando Barbachano, said the idea is the "corner-stone" of the island's future, but will only go ahead if the right investors are found for an "exclusive, high end" development that respects the environment.

We are proud to have been awarded the 2013 TripAdvisor "Certificate of Excellence" for the outstanding quality of our tours.

The world's largest travel website said they give the certificate to "the upper echelon of businesses listed [by them], with only the top 10 percent receiving the prestigious award."

Cozumel rental property agency, Cozumel Paradise Villas, announced end of summer deals on ten of their top properties, yesterday.

The owner of the agency, Rex Walker, told This is Cozumel the summer has been good so far, but they still have some properties available for the rest of the summer and fall months.

United States' Independence Day was celebrated in Cozumel, earlier this month, with tourists, locals and the island's American community enjoying a special event downtown.

The party included live music and DJs, food and drink from local restaurants, clowns, contests and face painting - with plenty of stars and stripes, of course.