Sometimes, just when you thought you've seen it all, something might surprise you -even ‘amaze' you. And, frankly, this is one of those times. I just returned from Ceiba Del Mar on the Riviera Maya in Mexico; and they are offering ‘unlimited' spa treatments with their upcoming Wellness Spa Getaway package. The resort is gorgeous, with incredibly breathtaking views, fantastic spa services and high quality, ocean-view accommodations. And, yes, it's true ... unlimited spa services. So do I now have your attention? Thought so - read on!
About a 30 minute drive from the Cancun airport, Ceiba Del Mar is a rather boutique, cozy, and highly personalized resort with enthusiastic hospitality. Greeted with airport transportation and then a Ceiba champagne cocktail once at the resort, I felt as if I had just walked into my own private slice of paradise.
What I loved about my room was the expansive view across the ocean, my balcony and private sitting area with my own hammock, not to mention the authentic charm in its decor. I awoke every morning to room service (slid into a special delivery ‘slot' so it's there when you awake), and I'd sip coffee and watch the sunrise before taking a morning dip in the ocean, so warm and bath-like. The water felt so amazing that I took a guided snorkeling tour that was breathtaking! Oh, and bicycles, snorkel equipment and kayaking is complimentary!
Part of a getaway experience is the food, and I had probably some of the best fresh grilled fish that I can recall having - spectacular. Of course I occasionally indulged in signature Mexican dishes, which were off the hook and part of indulging in the authentic experience!
I wasn't sure whether to lounge beside the pool or enjoy the shade under the large umbrellas on the beach, so I did both. I'd listen to meditations on my iPod while watching the ocean waves crash just a few yards away from my feet. I felt my soul breathe while I felt more at peace than I can recall, and isn't that what we need if going on a spa getaway?
Speaking of a 'spa' vacation, let's discuss the spa treatments they will offer you - UNLIMITED! Though the spa is also ‘boutique' in size, it offers it all - massage, body treatments, facials, mani's and pedi's, as well as salon services,. My favorite, without a doubt, was the signature ‘chocolate' treatment. This was made fresh - with cocoa beans, honey and milk blended into a bowl - pure and edible (not products) and then massaged all over your body. (I ate quite a bit from the bowl!) The people there are very observant of the Mexican traditions (burning sage or an energy wand to select aromatherapy oils for your specific needs) and their care was from the heart.
The pics above this are my own from my iPhone. That's me one morning on the pier after coffee and some meditation. That's a fellow friend and spa addict enjoying a Ceiba champagne toast, and the last picture is my snapshot of what felt like my very own spa paradise. Ahhh, I am ready to go back!
Enjoy Unlimited Spa Treatments from Ceiba Del Mar
Puerto Morelos, Rivera Maya, Mexico -
Do your New Year’s resolutions include promises to exercise more, eat right, reduce stress and, in general, lead a healthier lifestyle? Motivate yourself to keep those healthy living resolutions with a getaway to the holistic and aromatherapy spa at Ceiba del Mar Beach and Spa Resort, a luxury retreat nestled on the white, powder-sand beaches in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. With the new Wellness Spa Getaway package, you’ll be able to focus on finding and walking the path to a new, healthy you all the while basking in the warm, tropical sun, relaxing ambiance and upscale accommodations at this award-winning resort. As part of the Wellness Spa Getaway package, you can relish UNLIMITED SPA TREATMENTS at the Ceiba Spa, which sits on more than 8,600 square feet surrounded by a beautiful, peaceful sea and green jungle.
Choose from more than thirty heavenly treatments that are available on the newly re-designed and updated Indulgence and Spa Menu. Soak in the warmth of a Hot Stone Massage, exfoliate your skin using a rich volcanic clay masque with the Purification Facial, or indulge in the Toning Seaweed Wrap to support skin and body health. Chocolate-lovers everywhere can treasure the Chocolate Ritual, which incorporates pure cocoa, honey and native crushed seeds for a full body exfoliation and masque. In addition to unlimited spa treatments, the Wellness Spa Getaway package also offers:
- Four days/three nights in selected ocean-view luxury accommodations
- Welcome Champagne cocktail
- Vital Energy Flow Analysis with Bio-Tensor
- A custom-created Signature Blend of Oils gift, designed according to your personal needs
- Complimentary use of The Spa Humid Areas, including the sauna, indoor-heated Jacuzzi, steam room and gym
- In-suite organic bath amenities
- Complimentary wireless internet in your room
- Complimentary use of water and land toys, such as bicycles, kayaks and snorkel equipment.
The Wellness Spa Getaway starts at $1,680 USD ($840 per person), plus taxes (12%) and a service charge (5%) based on double occupancy. It is valid for stays booked between January 1, 2010 and December 22, 2010.
Also, packages and specials cannot be combined with other promotions and are not available for group reservations, such as meetings or weddings. Perfect, spa tips are not included.
The Ceiba Spa is elegantly decorated with sweet smelling varnished teak wood, granite floors, red-bricked tall “cupulas,” and Mexican artisan handcrafted jars, this ideal refuge creates a Zen-like oasis or relaxation that allows you to harmonize your body and spirit. Six spacious and discreet spa treatment rooms offer a relaxing and quiet ambiance, while a spa couples suite with private lounge and Jacuzzi terrace allow healing or traditional treatments to be enjoyed with your significant other. A terra-cotta sweat lodge, located on the resort’s beach, is home to a dazzling Temazcal ceremony. The purifying ceremony, performed at sunset, uses warm, gentle-fire to heat volcanic stones, infused with aromatic herbs. This creates a steam that permeates the lodge. – and purifies you of lingering stress, toxins or other impurities. Upon arrival at Ceiba del Mar, you'll be shown to your spacious ocean-view accommodations. The beautiful and intimate room features a balcony or terrace with hammock and sitting area; a full bathroom with a shower and a separate bathtub; and local woods and handcrafted furnishings. Additional touches add to the room’s relaxed ambiance: 300-thread count cotton sheets, a pillow menu, exclusive, complementary in-room morning coffee service and nightly turn down service with complementary Mexican handcraft gift. Perfect scores for the resort’s rooms and service on Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Survey earned Ceiba del Mar a spot on the 2009 Gold List for the “Best by Rooms” and “Best by Service’ categories. For more information or to book a reservation with the Wellness Spa Getaway package, visit Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort on the web at www.ceibadelmar.com or call +52 (998) 872-8060.
