One would think that the life of a spa & resort publicist would be that of little stress and much rest and relaxation. Think again folks.
In 2006 Pierce Mattie PR had:
• 500 product launches - lipstick, skin care, hotels, cars and fashion!
• 12 press trips - France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Mexico
• 6 fashion shows - Bryant Park, New York, LA
• 16 trade shows - ISPA, Luxury Travel Expo, JCK Jewelry Expo, etc.
• 108 special events with the press - Media Oasis, Oscars, VMA's
• 3,600 consumer magazine placements - Vogue, Allure, Glamour, Elle
• 450 broadcast tapings - ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV, CNN
• Launched a third office - Atlanta, Georgia
• Appointed 2 new Sr. Vice Presidents - Joanna & Serge
• Promoted two existing Vice Presidents - Nikki & Edy
• Relocated the Los Angeles - West Hollywood to Hollywood
Needless to say 2006 was great, but my waistline, wrinkles and gray hair are simply unacceptable. With that said I contacted Editor in Chief of the new magazine Organic Spa – Mary Bemis and asked “where can one go that is not a scene, which one can relax on the beach, is beautiful and very secluded?” Mary's response…. Ceiba Del Mar Hotel & Spa in Riviera Maya. Joshua booked my ticket and I was on my way to Mexico. Keep in mind that it is not my nature to go to my clients properties for R&R. It’s always best to not mix business with pleasure.
I have been here for a few days. Joshua booked me for a week – during Thanksgiving which may be a bit off season. I have to say Mary Bemis has great taste. Ceiba Del Mar is beyond luxury. If you have done the all inclusive thing, are looking to get away, detox, destress, unwind and have your own private villa, butler, beach, chef, pool, gym, spa etc. this is the place.
Ceiba Del Mar launched 5 years ago priced as a $15 Million dollar property and was the cover feature for famed Mexican photographer Michael Calderwood voted as a top hotel property for the book Hoteles de Ensueno en Mexico by Fernando de Haro and Omar Fuentes.
According an article in the Miami Herald Ceiba Del Mar lost the majority of its hotel last October from Hurricane Wilma and was closed for nearly half the year due to construction. To get a complete update on the state of Cancun I would go to this wire release. Ironically I was in Cancun with RIU the week prior to the storm with my best girlfriend Sara celebrating her recent divorce. It’s great to return one year later and see the city is almost fully covered.
I will be blogging about Ceiba del Mar all week this week. We will be talking about the food, spa services, culture, etc. Get ready! And what do I love so far about my stay at Ceiba De Mar - no noise, no nonsense and most of all the organic room amenitites that they give you to shower, bath, wash and moisturize with. I love it!
Posted by Pierce Mattie on November 24, 2006 6:48 PM
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