Archive for "Jul 07 2010"

Letters to Juliet in VERONA by CM

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Play the VIDEO Love Story by Taylor Swift – soundtrack of the movie Letters to Juliet -  and scroll down to read the lyrics and see photos of my visit to Juliet’s House and Balcony on my trip to Verona last week. I know this sounds kinda of corny… but a nice experience I must admit.

We were both young when I first saw you,
I close my eyes, and the flash back starts.
I’m standing there. On a balcony of summer air.

I see the lights,
See the party the ball gowns.
I see you make your way through the crowd,
You say hello
Little did I know…

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don’t go, and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone,
I’ll be waiting all there’s left to do is run
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
That’s a love story baby, just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quite because we’re dead if they know
So close your eyes, Escape this town for a little while
Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don’t go, and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I’ll be waiting all theres left to do is run
You’ll be the prince, I’ll be the princess
That’s a love story baby, just say yes

Romeo save me, try to tell me how it is
This love is difficult, but its real,
Don’t be afraid we’ll make it out of this mess
Its a love story baby, just say yes, oh,

I was tired of waiting,
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you is fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said

Romeo save me I’ve been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don’t know what to think.
He fell to the ground, and pulled out a ring

Marry me Juliet you’ll never have to be alone
I love you and thats all you know
I talked to your dad, you’ll pick out a white dress
Its a love story baby, just say yes
Oh, Oh, Oh
We were both young when I first saw you

TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn, Argentina

TweetThis is the TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn. For those that do not know about Puerto Madryn, it is located in the southern region of Argentina, in the province of Chubut (approx. 1hs. and 40 minutes from the city of Buenos Aires). This destination is worldwide known for the Southern Right Whales and the Killer Whales. One of the few places in the world where you can still get up and close to this amazing marine mammals. Also Puerto Madryn has a huge biodiversity which includes Seals, Penguins, Dolphins, Elephant Seals, and many types of native birds. This is my list of 05 things you cannot omit to do and experience if you are planning to visit this destination:

TOP 01 • VISIT EL DORADILLO BEACH

TOP 02 • 4×4 WHEELS DRIVE TOUR TO CERRO AVANZADO

TOP 03 • SAILING WITH WHALES AT PUERTO PIRAMIDES

TOP 04 • CALETA VALDES AND SEA ELEPHANTS

TOP 05 • PUNTA TOMBO AND THE PENGUIS

(*) for more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Also take your time to see my NEW Photo Album of Puerto Madryn that I got during my last visit to the area JUN 2010. There are many other attractions that did not make it to this TOP 05 list such as (1). Welsh Tea Houses at Gaiman / (2). Visit to the Econocentro Interpretation Center / (3). Trelew / (4). Farms of Peninsula Valdes among many others that I will be more than happy to present to you upon request. Cheers. CM

NYC Short Term Apartment Rentals

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If you are already planning your next trip to the Big Apple, and looking to keep your budget low without sacrificing quality, location and comfort… then you should seriously consider the Short Term Apartment Rentals option. Many New Yorkers offer their apartments for rent while away on business or holidays, therefore making off some money of one of the most scarce and limited resources in Manhattan, which is SPACE. There are many companies and sites like Craigslist.org offering these service, but here is the BIG WARNING.. !!! watch out for scams. Fake photos, outdated descriptions, tricky conditions or locations are not the exception.

Here are some of the properties I recommend, which have been previously tested, reviewed and visited in person by ME. More options available upon request and subject to availability. New York by Carlos Melia

Chelsea Studio • ( West 24th. Street between 9th and 10tn Ave. ) • One of the best studio units in the heart of Manhattan, Chelsea. With quick access to the main landmarks of New York city, appealing to all types of travelers. Surrounded by small cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores. Located on a second floor with access both by elevator and stairs. No doubt about it a GREAT value for your New York experience.

70 Greene Apartments • ( Jersey City only 5 minutes away by Ferry from Manhattan World Trade Center ) • This two towers complex, called 70 Greene is a brand new development, offering the comfort a 5 star hotel with the privacy of your own apartment. As you may see in the video, each unit, regardless of its size, is equipped with a full kitchen, laundry room, plasma TV, AC / heating, cable and complementary WiFi access.

21st Street & 8th. Avenue •  This furnished studio apartment is on the third floor of a six floor walk up building with laundry in the basement located in Chelsea, New York. The entrance of the walk-up building is secured with a video intercom.

Les Clefs D’Or Concierges gather in Buenos Aires

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The crème de la crème of Concierges of the world – Les Clefs D’Or - will gather next week in Buenos Aires (July 16th. – 20th.) for their 16th. Pan American Congress, which will take place at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center. And I, Carlos Melia have the honor to been selected to guide and show Buenos Aires to some of the finest and most professional concierges of the world.

The 16th. Pan American Congress, is hosted on behalf of the Argentine Association of Concierges of Grand Hotels by the hand of its President, Alejandro Noya.  For more information Les Clefs D’Or Argentina.

Officially registered as U.I.C.H (Union Internationale des Concierge d’Hôtels). Les Clefs d’Or is an international network of men and women with common interests and goals. They have their own mystique, a combination of their expertise sources of inside information, intelligence and communication. You can recognize Clefs d’Or concierges by the keys they display on the lapels of their uniforms. These crossed gold keys are more than just the symbol of the organization — they are the symbol of guaranteed, quality service. For more information Les Clefs D’Or.