Archive for "Jun 2010"

Catching the true spirit of PENINSULA VALDES

Peninsula Valdes is a peninsula on the Atlantic coast in the Viedma Department in the north east of Chubut Province, Argentina. An important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The main point of interest within the peninsula are: Puerto Piramides (where you can do the sailing with Franca Austral Whales), Istmo Carlos Ameghino (arm that links the peninsula to the continent with beautiful views of the San Jose Gulf and Nuevo Gulf, Isla de Pajaros, Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor (site to a close encounter with elephant seals), Punta Norte (view point for Killer Whales) and Punta Delgada.

JORNADA Newspaper featuring Carlos Melia

JORNADA Newspaper (Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina) has featured Carlos Melia, due to my visit to the region for the last four days titling the article ” Gay Travel Agents looking into Puerto Madryn “. Jornada is only one of the many online/printed/radio mainstream media that has published or been interested on our visit. Thank you Puerto Madryn and all the Travel Suppliers for your WARM Welcome and friendship.

TERRITORIO Hotel Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Territorio Hotel (Puerto Madryn, Argentina) • To me the only boutique hotel in the area of Puerto Madryn. A mixture between present and past, traditional and avant-guarde design. A singular hotel in a region like few others in the world. Their warm hospitality, the exclusive rooms and suites, the Spa, with an unparalleled view of the bay, and the outstanding Patagonian cuisine at their restaurant are the ideal introduction to your discovery of the charms of Península Valdés with a different look at its incredibly diverse nature.

ANDES Airlines • Descentralizing Argentina

For the first time today I have flown ANDES Airlines, and airline with headquarters in the province of Salta (north of Argentina). One of the many new airlines opening in Argentina, that have come to decentralize the flight system of Argentina.

QUIDAM by Cirque du Soleil • Buenos Aires

Sometimes great stethics and good ideas can surpass big productions. But still, when you come to see Cirque du Soleil you expect that extra that I missed at QUIDAM.

Estancia Las Carreras Tafi del Valle, Tucuman

Estancia Las Carreras ( Hotel • Restaurant • Cheese Factory ) – To stop the time and breath deeply. Located in the breathtaking area of Tafi del Valle, approximately 3 hours from Tucuman within the Calchaquies Valley, north of Argentina. The antique manor was built by the Jesuits around the year 1718, becoming a historical place of Latin America. The stay has been enlarged and recycled to provide the comfort that you are looking for preserving the style of such noble construction.

Puerto Madryn and the Whales

Puerto Madryn (Chubut, Argentina) • I will be visiting the area (JUNE 17th – 20th) and I am already excited about it. Puerto Madryn is protected by the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by Península Valdés and Punta Ninfas. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast. Consider to be one of the most important natural reserves and points in the world for Whales, Killer Whales, Seals and Penguins watching and close encounters. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

IGLTA Global Annual Convention • CM Will be There

IGLTA’s 27th Annual Global Convention is being held from 23-27 June, 2010. The event is the leading conference in the world of LGBT tourism and will provide the networking and education you need to enter and work in this market, and CM Boutique Gay Travel and Carlos Melia will be there.

Recoleta Cemetery • Don’t cry for me Buenos Aires

Recoleta Cemetery is not only the resting site of EVITA Peron, no it is much more than that. The famous Recoleta Cemetery is located at one of the most distinguished neighborhoods of Buenos Aires (Argentina). A must see and visit spot, site where some of the most renown personalities of the Argentinian history rest in peace, or so they try…

EGO Bar • A NEW Gay night in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires was in desperate need for a new option. One that would bring the international concept of an stylish gay bar, with good location, live DJs and lots of good drinks. Well be careful with what you wish…. EGO Bar has come to the porteño nights to fill that gap. By the hand of local renown night producer and PR Federico Serrat, responsible for many of the first night gay venues of Buenos Aires, this time he has gone over the top providing Buenos Aires for what I would call the first Gay Bar of Buenos Aires I would like to come over and over. WELL DONE. !!!!