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  • Welcome to CarlosMeliaBlog

    Carlos Melia,Travel Agent. Luxury Travel Curator & Blogger. Wedding Planner. Public Relations & Marketing

    For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise.

    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.

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Archive for "Apr 2012"

Culinary and Wine of Argentina at The Vancouver Sun

Apr 30 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, in the News

Culinary and Wine of Argentina at The Vancouver Sun | by Nathan Fong | Was a pleasure to host and connect Nathan Fong, renown international Food Stylist, TV Host and Journalist from Canada, during his stay in Buenos Aires. Here is the piece he produce for The Vancouver Sun among other media outlets. Special thanks to: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Rojo Tango Show and Dinner, Design CE Hotel, and Carla Giarini. Thank you. CM

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Buenos Aires is where it’s at! or at least, where Carlos Melia is at!

Apr 29 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, in the News

Buenos Aires is where it’s at! or at least, where Carlos Melia is at! | GayTravel.com | my weekly contribution at GayTravel.com , this time on Buenos Aires, where I’ve been for the last 10 days. Check it Out. !!! CM

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Travel Emotive Memories and Experiences BOTSWANA


Filed In: Botswana, Chobe, Okavango Delta, Unique Travel Experiences

Travel Emotive Memories and Experiences BOTSWANA | Chobe and Eagle Island, Botswana | Most people, when they get to know me up close and personal, they always ask me…. Carlos how can you have such an enormous Emotive Memory. And I reply to them, how can I not ? after having had so many amazing and life changing experiences in my life while traveling this amazing world. This time I am bringing to you, emotive memories from the hear of Africa in Botswana. Hope you enjoy them. Video Caption: Lions on the runway at Kwai River Lodge Orient-Express, Botswana, Africa

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Acrobatic Training at La Arena in Buenos Aires

Apr 28 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, LIVE Carlos Melia

Acrobatic Training at La Arena in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | After over 6 years of being away, and at my 38 years old, today I went back to my Acrobatic/Gymnast training while visiting in Buenos Aires. I grew up training almost everyday to what at that time was one of my biggest passions. Now with my life of traveling around the world it a bit difficult to continue, but every time I have the chance I go back to it… and believe it or not, the body has a memory. Another activity you can do while in Buenos Aires, at La Arena Circo in the neighborhood of Palermo. Approx. USD 15 x 2 hours class. Check them OUT and try if you dare. Now back to training, tonight I will be in pain, but no pain, no game. CM

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Gay Weddings flash UPDATE by Carlos Melia


Filed In: Argentina, Carlos Melia, Gay Marriage, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Weddings

Gay Weddings flash UPDATE | Buenos Aires, Argentina | No no no…. don’t worry, I am not getting married… ha ha ha…. yet. !!!!! As many of you know, I am in Buenos Aires right now, ultimating all details of a big high profile Gay Wedding, which will take place during the month of May, here outside of Buenos Aires, for a gay couple from overseas, together with their friends and families flying from all corners of the world to be present the day the say I DO.

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Tarquino Nouvelle Argentinean Cuisine

Apr 27 2012
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Restaurants

Tarquino Nouvelle Argentinean Cuisine | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Tarquino was the original name of the first Shorthorn bull (1826) to enter Argentina, to increase the quality of a national herds. From there the name of this brand new, modern yet traditional, Argentinean restaurant, with sophisticated homemade touches.

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Cemetery of Recoelta and EVITA in Buenos Aires

Apr 26 2012
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, LIVE Carlos Melia, Tours & Activities

Cemetery of Recoelta and EVITA in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | This are the things I do with my iPhone when I am bored in Buenos Aires. Hope you enjoy my video of the Cemetery of Recoleta and EVITA Peron. One of the true landmarks of the city, and one of the iconic notable figures of the history of Argentina, hated by many and loved by others. Cemetery of Recoleta, literally a ghost town with lots of dead ends. CM

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Best Roof Tops of Asia

Apr 25 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, in the News

Best Roof Tops of Asia | 429Magazine | Hey everyone, my weekly column for 429Magazine is out and online. Go and check it out. My top list of Roof Tops in Asia, based on my own experiences lounging in the skies. CLICK HERE. Till next week with another adventure. CM

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Le Sereno Beach Hotel in Saint-Barthelemy


Filed In: Hotels, Saint Barthelemy, The Caribbean

Le Sereno Beach Hotel in Saint-Barthelemy | St. Barth, French West Indies | It has been a while since I left St. Barth, and since then I have been craving for more and more. As I have mentioned several times, I am not a huge fan of The Caribbean, but St. Barth has fully got me and captivated me. Plage de Saline is to my own ranking, one of the most amazing beaches I have been in my life. And of course, a great destination has to be matched with an outstanding hotel, and I found the perfect match for such an idyllic destination, Le Sereno Beach Hotel, located at the picturesque Grand Cul-de-Sac.

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Hub Porteño homemade luxury made in Argentina

Apr 24 2012
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Hotels

Hub Porteño homemade luxury made in Argentina | Buenos Aires, Argentina | A few things these days get my full interest and attention. I can be a bit jaded when it comes to hotels and travel services, specially when the word Boutique Hotel, or Experience is involved. But every so often, thanks to my network of colleagues around the world, I get to find this hidden gems that remind me why I love this métier. There is nothing that I like most, than to see a hotel being conceived, and be invited to give my comments and suggestions based on my long proven experience.

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