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  • Welcome to CarlosMeliaBlog

    Bespoke Travel Agent, Niche Marketing Travel/Hospitality Consultant and Blogger. For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise, specialized in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong among many other international destinations.

    My firm commitment to you, and main purpose of my blog is - Been There Done That. All travel services and products to be reviewed, offered and featured, have previously been experienced, tested and approved personally by me.

    At CarlosMeliaBlog I speak Gay, but I am also fluent in Straight. Everyone is welcome, everyone.

    Former Mr Gay International 2008, I work along the main LGBT organizations worldwide, in pro of our rights and to assure everyone that indeed It will be Better.

    Hope you enjoy this trip and look forward hearing your feedback and comments. CM





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Interview with Chance Mitchell • NGLCC

Jul 28 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires

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Interview with Chance Mitchell • NGLCC • National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Chance Mitchell – Co Founder & CEO. This interview was conducted during the NGLCC Reception in Buenos Aires at the LEGADO Mitico Hotel.

The NGLCC is committed to forming a broad-based coalition, representative of the various interests of LGBT owned and friendly businesses, professionals, and students of business for the purpose of promoting economic growth and the prosperity of its members.
NGLCC co-founders Justin G. Nelson and Chance Mitchell (picture above during the last GNetwork event in Buenos Aires) are incredibly committed to LGBT causes, especially within the U.S. business community.

Chance Mitchell has dedicated his efforts to fighting for equality for the LGBT community. Mitchell, along with co-founder Justin Nelson, launched the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) in November 2002. “It is a concept that is long overdue. Our community is at the forefront of economic growth and innovation and the time has come for us to leverage the economics of equality. Having a national group advocating for LGBT businesses, employees and benefits will give our community a united voice with the financial strength to support it,” noted Mr. Mitchell at a recent gathering of community leaders in Washington, DC.
For his work in doing so, he, along with Mr. Nelson, was named in December 2002 to the “Top 100 Greatest Gay Success Stories of 2002″ by OUT Magazine.

(*) For more information on the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, their work, mission and upcoming projects in Argentina check their site NGLCC

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QGuide.com lists Carlos Melia as a Featured Member


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QGuide.com is a place where gay and lesbian travellers share great looking Blogs, Reviews and Tips of travels or local outings, interests and passions with other like minded travellers locally and globally. CM by Carlos Melia, has been recently listed as one of the Featured Members of this prestigious networking site. For those interested my Profile there is CARLOS MELIA.

(sample of one of my blog posts that has been featured into QGuide.com Facebook Page, which has thousands of members and readers worldwide)

It has been an honor and great joy for me to be recognized, in less than a week, by multiple prestigious Networking and Press sites such as OUT Traveler GPS, PrideBook, Gregory Brian Byng and now QGuide.com for the work I am doing with Carlos Melia Blog, also being invited to share my posts on their blogs or sites and to become regular contributor. CM

(*) Special Thanks to Jack Gonzalez of QGuide.com for the nomination.

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La Casa de los Limoneros at Colonia del Sacramento


Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Colonia del Sacramento, Hotels, Uruguay

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LA CASA DE LOS LIMONEROS • Colonia del Sacramento ( Rural Boutique Hotel ). Located only 50 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires, by Speed Ferry, and 9 KM. away from the old city of Colonia del Sacramento.


The perfect destination to relax, enjoy all that Colonia del Sacramento has to offer. 06 Rooms + 01 Suite. Average fare USD 120 x room x night including breakfast. (watch video for full info)

Finally an option in Colonia del Sacramento that I feel 100% comfortable and happy to offer to my clients. A perfect mix in between location, service, infrastructure, cuisine and personalized service at a very reasonable price. Only 9 km away from the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento, meters away from the Bull Fighting arena. Owned and managed by Marcelo and Sergio – the owners – and a young, professional and friendly staff. GREAT experience, I would recommend anyone to visit them and at least stay for one night.


Located in an area of private farms, 09 km away from the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento allowing you to relax while being just 10 minutes away from the main atractions, restaurants and the Bus and Ferry Terminal. The Farm is surrounded by lemon plantations and only a few blocks away from the beach line. I told the owners that was a bit difficult for us to find the Hotel, and they laughed… ” That is how we like it… ” – Sergio explained.

La Casa de los Limoneros welcomes everybody. The farm is located at Real de Vera, 700 meters from the Río de la Plata and 9 kilometers from Colonia.

Great home made Breakfast served at the gallery of your room. 07 Rooms all comfortable regardless of the room class. Concierge and multiple travel services. Perfect balance between Price Vs. Quality. Over all a great Experience thanks to the great effort of its owners.

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FMAP Magazine • Friendly Guide/Map of Montevideo


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TweetFMAP Magazine • Friendly Guide/Map of Montevideo. (Free distribution) A pocket gay guide of the city of Montevideo, offering full listings of gay venues (Hotels/Bars/Discos/Restaurants/Saunas/XXX/Beauty/Stores) all over the city, Gay Map and interesting articles. A great resource for those visiting Montevideo. Now on their 3rd edition. Friendly MAP Magazine / Friendly Map Blog. I wish them the best success.  CM

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Radio Interview to Carlos Melia in MONTEVIDEO


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(above) Part ONE 09.17 min. / (below) Part TWO 09.31 min.
Radio Interview to Carlos Melia in MONTEVIDEO ( Only Spanish Version ) this interview was conducted by Sergio Puglia of Radio SARANDI in Montevideo, Uruguay during my last visit and press conference in this city. Topics: Gay Travel / Mr Gay World Uruguay among many others. CM

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