Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort Named One of World’s Top Places to Stay in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold List

PUERTO MORELOS, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort has been recognized as one of the world’s best places to stay as part of Conde Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold List. The luxury Riviera Maya property also received perfect scores for its rooms and service, leading to its inclusion in the Gold List’s “Best by Rooms” and “Best by Service” categories. The 2009 Gold List appears in the January issue of the magazine and is derived from the Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumers' preferences in the U.S. This year, 32,633 readers voted.

Of the three properties identified in the “Best by Rooms” and “Best by Service” categories for the Americas, Ceiba del Mar was top-ranked and the only resort to receive a perfect score of 100. According to the comments submitted by the publication’s readers, the “turquoise and white rooms, which score perfectly, evoke the coral reef, and have local woods and handmade furniture”, while the “perfect-scoring staff are gracious and wholly dependable.”

Ideally situated on a stretch of secluded powder-sand beach at the edge of a picturesque fishing village, Ceiba del Mar features an ambiance of luxury and comfort, beautiful Mexican and Mayan architecture and warm hospitality. The resort combines unspoiled white beaches, relaxing Caribbean waters, and a stunning natural landscape with suites offering ocean views, a unique holistic spa and unparalleled amenities and service just 20 minutes away from Cancun Airport.

“We are so honored to have been named one of the world’s best places to stay as part of the 2009 Conde Nast Gold List,” said Eduardo Herrera, Director of operations at Ceiba del Mar. “We were also ecstatic to have received special recognition in the Best by Rooms and Best by Service categories. It is a matter of great pride to us to have received perfect ratings in these areas, reflecting the hard work, dedication and excellence of our staff and our overall commitment to providing guests with the highest quality experience at Ceiba del Mar.”

Ceiba del Mar features 88 luxury rooms, including 37 suites and 7 penthouses, all with breathtaking ocean views. All of the rooms feature fabulous amenities including private balcony or terrace, international cable TV and DVD/CD player, enhanced turn-down service, cotton robes and slippers, twice-daily maid service, mini-bar, ceiling fans, and exclusive bath amenities.

For additional pampering and relaxation, Ceiba del Mar offers a full-service aromatherapy spa with a full range of treatments. The resort’s unique Temazcal Ceremony, an ancestral indigenous ritual performed in a terracotta hut at sunset on the beach, uses volcanic stones and aromatic herbs to create a naturally rejuvenating steam bath perfect for purifying your mind, body, and spirit. Ceiba Del Mar also offers a high-platform meditation palapa, the perfect place to relax and reflect on the paradise surrounding you.

Two fabulous restaurants, exclusively for Ceiba Del Mar guests, are on-site: Xtabay, offering an expansive breakfast buffet and creative Mexican-inspired cuisine for dinner; and Arrecife Grill & Lounge, featuring grilled and wood-fired oven specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The resort’s Terrace Lounge offers a selection of sushi, carpaccio and tartars as well as a fully stocked bar and music for after hours entertainment.

For more information on Ceiba Del Mar Beach & Spa Resort, or for a complete listing of accommodations and available packages, please visit the website at www.ceibadelmar.com or call +52 (998) 872-8060.

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