PUERTO MORELOS, Mexico, August 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- When Paul McCartney chose Castle Leslie in Glaslough, County Monahan, Ireland, as the perfect place for his fairytale wedding in June, 2002, the perfect setting came with the perfect culinary expert: Executive Chef Noel McMeel. When Tara Abrams, daughter of travel expert Stephanie Abrams, planned her January, 2003 wedding, Castle Leslie was chosen for its authentic ambiance and extraordinary cuisine for the three-day New Year event. "When you meet a treasure like Noel McMeel," Stephanie Abrams explains, "you have to introduce his talents to the world! It only made sense to introduce Noel to Ceiba Del Mar Hotel and Spa Resort on Mexico's Mayan Riviera to share his culinary genius with my favorite resort!"
The creative management team at Ceiba Del Mar was inspired by the opportunity to include Chef McMeel in their unique offerings. According to Kate Gerogianis, Sales Director for the property, "We went to work quickly to create a "Visiting Chef "program which will debut with Chef Noel's visit, November 10th to 24th, 2003. When he arrives here, he will be welcomed by warm weather and warm smiles from guests and staff! We're already ordering the special kitchen items he has requested for his demonstrations and special food preparations!"
McMeel will be arriving with another executive chef to assist him who has a specialty in organic cooking. "While we have these two wonderful chefs on property, we will create a new spa menu complete with a section reflecting the organic cooking items. What makes our menus unique, however, is that we offer something for everyone so guests looking for seafood linguini or garlic mashed potatoes will not be disappointed!" Gerogianis explains. "We are delighted that the chefs will participate in food preparation demonstrations for and with our guests and they will prepare special items which will appear on our menu as their signature items long after their visit. We are incredibly pleased to be able to provide our guests with this culinary experience," Gerogianis notes.
Asked about her role in making the 'marriage' between Ceiba Del Mar and Chef Mc Meel, Abrams, the host of the nationally syndicated show, "Travel With Stephanie Abrams!" on Business Talk Radio, states, "I meet so many people in my travels that need to meet other people I know! I feel like the tablet you drop in the glass of water that makes everything fizz! I often find myself as the catalyst that makes magic happen. I have a natural eye for identifying opportunities. Every day we are bombarded with opportunities that whiz by us, often unnoticed. I make a practice of honing the skill I call, "Opportunity Identification!" When I met Chef Noel, I had to share him with places where his exceptional talents would be showcased and appreciated in an environment as worthy as Castle Leslie. Like Castle Leslie, Ceiba Del Mar caters to an upscale clientelle with high expectations. They strive, in everything they do, to exceed those expectations. Having Chef Noel launch their 'Visiting Chef' program is one more bit of evidence of that commitment. And for me," Abrams beams, "it's a pleasure to put a person I admire together with a place I adore! I have a passion for excellence and participating in creating 1+1=3 gives me the greatest personal satisfaction."
Ceiba Del Mar, located on a kilometer of sandy beach, 20 minutes south of Cancun Airport, is the result of its owner, an architect who built his vision of the perfect hotel and spa resort in paradise. "When you're at the resort, you feel part of the rhythm of the design, the flow of the serpentine pool, and the movement of the sea. With your own villa's host concierge/butler at your service and your rooftop jacuzzi just for your villa tower, you find a moment in time where you are completely stress free. You'll have to agree, they have created Paradise!" Abrams concludes.
For reservation: Call your travel agent / Toll Free 1-877-545-6221/ reserve@ceibadelmar.com.