Archive for "Aug 2010"

The River Cafe

The River Cafe ( New York City ) • one of New York’s Top restaurants, where the breathtaking panoramic views of Manhattan, go head to head with the highest level of cuisine and drinks, stylish deco, seamless service and romantic ambience. Nested under the Brooklyn Bridge, only a few minutes from the island of Manhattan. Across a Bridge, over a River and into a dream. And as if all this was not enough the most spectacular piano performances by renown local pianist George.

BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman

BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman • New York city in style. Located on the seventh floor of the Bergdorf Goodman department store, with great panoramic views of the Central Park, 5th Ave. and 59th. Street. Book in advance and if you can, ask to be seated at the tables next to the window (the picture above was my table), so you will enjoy not only your food and wine experience (well actually I had a Bellini) but also the views.

Il Positino Ristorante

Il Postino Ristorante (New York City) • The ultimate in Italian dining in New York City. Great ambience and service that will transport you at least for a couple of hours to a traditional italian restaurant experience. Hot spot for celebrities, politicians, musicians and actors. Dress code is formal.

Waldorf Astoria Historic Tour New York

Waldorf Astoria Historic Tour New York • For those visiting New York City and interested on learning a bit more about the architecture and story of the city, this is a MUST DO tour of one of the most iconic and traditional hotels of the city of New York, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria Tower. (Picture above is from the Royal Suite of the Waldorf Astoria Tower, where the Duke and Duchess of Windsor use to have their permanent residency.

Patagonia ALL GAY Cruise

Patagonia ALL GAY Cruise • Sign up now and witness the first Patagonia Gay Cruise ever. The Skorpios II will sail into the world of natural beauty and ice on Saturday April 3rd. 2011 . Packages including all services (*) listed below go from USD 2490 on Double Base Occupancy. The perfect gateway to enjoy with friends, or even as a honeymoon option after getting married in Buenos Aires or any destination in Argentina. For more information please do not hesitate to Contact ME and I will send you all the latest news and info on this package to the south of Chile. CM

Learn Spanish at Buenos Aires while touring around

How about learning the Argentinean native tongue – Spanish – while touring around Buenos Aires or any other Argentinean destination. ? Private teachers or Group Classes, which can be fully customized to all levels and needs. Spanish Tutors that will provide: Evaluation of each student’s starting level. Written assessment/placement test (personally or via internet for students wanting to start before arriving in Argentina). The setting of general and specific objectives on the basis of the initial level and the type of course required. The tailoring of activities to the characteristics, needs and preferences of each student.Free teaching materials. Flexible timetables. My suggestion: Take morning classes 4 hours per day from Monday till Thursday. Use your afternoons to mingle with the local people and practice what you are learning. Friday to Mondays… take your time off to explore Buenos Aires and other destinations in Argentina and Uruguay. Do not hesitate to contact me if interested for more information. CM

Posada los Juncos Bariloche

Posada los Juncos (San Carlos de Bariloche) • Patagonian Lake House a charming small boutique hotel that perfectly mixes local tradition and style with the warmth of a home. Managed and run by their owners, you will feel welcomed, pampered and taken care. An informal living room where all guests of the house gather to share their day experiences touring around San Carlos de Bariloche, and tell a little bit more about themselves.

Carlos Melia will speak at Community Marketing Zurich

Carlos Melia at Community Marketing Zurich • I have been invited by Thomas Roth – President – of Community Marketing Inc. to take part, as a speaker, at the Tour and Travel Panel during the 2nd European Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism, sharing my own experience marketing Argentina to the International LGBT community from a Travel Agent’s perspective. It is an honor for me to be invited and consider as a speaker by an organization such as this and eager to share all my experiences with the attendees.

Salinas Grandes the White Dessert Argentina

Salinas Grandes the White Dessert of Argentina • An extensive Salt Dessert in the northern region of Argentina, 126 kilometers from Purmamarca and 190 kilometers from San Salvador de Jujuy in the limit between the provinces of Salta and Jujuy with a total extension of 212 square kilometers. The Salinas are located close to the areas of La Poma (Salta) and Tumbaya (Jujuy). Separated from the Quebrada de Humahuaca ” Humahuaca’s Gorge “. by Sierra Chañi “Chañis Slope”. Considered to be the third Salt Dessert in the world in extension, after the Uyuni (Bolivia) and Salar de Arizaro (Salta, Argentina).

CACHI Salta my favorite hotels

CACHI (Province of Salta, northern region of Argentina) a small town 2 hours away from the city of Salta. Cachi is found in the northern sector of the Calchaquí Valleys, at the foot of the Nevado de Cachi that flanks it from the west. The architecture of the small city is principally of colonial Spanish style with adobe homes painted white and built over bases of rock, sporting antique window grills forged of iron. In the Central Plaza is the Church of Chachi, a recognized National Historical Monument, built in the sixteenth century with an exterior from the nineteenth century.