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    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.

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


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Archive for the "Been There Done That" Category

Golden Triangle Asian Elephants Foundation

Mar 25 2013
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, FeaturedSlider, Featuredtravelvideo1, Golden Triangle, GPS Carlos Melia, Thailand

Dear followers, yes I am alive and back. Been away for a few well deserved days, at the Golden Triangle in the north of Thailand – Lanna District – at the fabulous Four Seasons Tented Camps. You know me, when I camp I do it in style. The Golden Triangle is located in the border between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, and for the last few years, thanks to Four Seasons and two other main foundations, has served as the refugee and paradise, for elephants rescued from the streets of Bangkok. Both Mahouts and elephants were given a second chance, and this is one of the main areas in Thailand, to come and experience living up close with the elephants. See my brief interview with John Roberts – Director of Elephants for Golden Triangle Asian Elephants Foundation. Also visit and give your support to Think Elephants International. Congratulations and my full support in all the great work they are doing.

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Tags: Anantara, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Elephants, Four Seasons, Four Seasons Tented Camps, Gay, Gay Travel, Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle Asian Elephants Foundation, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, John Roberts, Lanna, LGBT, Luxury Gay Travel, Thailand, Think Elephants International

CarlosMeliaBlog followers feedback on Facebook

Dec 19 2011
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Customer Feedback, Gay Networking

CarlosMeliaBlog followers feedback on Facebook | United States | Thank you Lawrence for such kind comments towards Carlos Melia Blog and my work. I truly enjoy doing it, and sharing with you all worldwide. This are the comments I get everyday from my followers, which motivate me to carry on. Lawrence enjoy your time in Argentina. Cheers. CM

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Tags: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Customer Feedbook, Gay, Gay Argentina, Gay Travel, IGLTA, LGBT, llgbt, Networking

San Francisco Gay Capital of the World ? Interview with Paul Frentsos

Aug 07 2011
Filed In: Been There Done That, California, Carlos Melia, in the News, Napa & Sonoma, San Francisco, United States

San Francisco Gay Capital of the World ? Interview with Paul Frentsos | San Francisco, California | Many consider or proclaim San Francisco to be if not the Gay Mecca or Gay Capital of the World, at least one of the pioneers. After spending a whole week, exploring the city, it many attractions, museums and certainly the excellent gourmet offer, I interviewed with Paul Frentsos from the San Francisco Travel Association. Paul is out and open, and has for the last few years worked as the Executive Vice President & COO for the San Francisco Travel Association. Previous to that he was part of Joie de Vivre Hotels, a California based group of Boutique Hotels. He shares with us the latest news on mainstream and gay travel to the city, upcoming events and his own personal expert recommendations and Must SEE & Do while in San Francisco. CM

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Tags: Angela Jackson, City Pass San Francisco, Gay Capital of the World, Gay Mecca, Joie de Vivre, Paul Frentsos, San Francisco Travel Association

Interview with Jeanne Mills President Les Clefs d’Or USA

Jul 31 2011
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, in the News, Press

Interview with Jeanne Mills President Les Clefs d’Or USA | Boston, Massachusetts | During the last USA National Congress of Les Clefs d’Or, held in Boston, Massachusetts, I have the pleasure to interview for BeenThereDoneThat Video series, Jeanne Mills, recently appointed President of Les Clefs d’Or USA and Chef Concierge at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. CM

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Tags: Boston, Jeanne Mills, Las Vegas, Les Clefs d'Or USA, Massachusetts, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Nevada, UICH Les Clefs d'Or

Interview with Virginia Casale Intl’ President of Les Clefs d’Or

Jul 12 2011
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, in the News, News, Press

Interview with Virginia Casale Intl’ President of Les Clefs d’Or | Boston, United States | Carlos Melia interviews Virginia Casale – International President of Les Clefs d’Or and Concierge at the SOFITEL Hotel in Montreal, Canada. BeenThereDoneThat interview series, this time come to Boston, Massachusetts for the Les Clefs d’Or USA Gala Diner which took place at the Seaport World Trade Center, gathering the ELITE of Hotel Concierges from the United States section. Virginia Casale has been recently elected as International President, with 2 challenging years ahead of her, traveling around the world networking and bridging eduction.

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Tags: Boston, Canada, Carlos Melia, Concierge, Les Clefs D'Or, Les Clefs d'Or Blog, Les Clefs d'Or USA, Montreal, SOFITEL Hotel, UICH, United States, Virgina Casale

Interview with Lords South Beach Hotel Founder Brian Gorman

May 17 2011
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Miami Beach

Interview with Lords South Beach Hotel Founder Brian Gorman | South Beach, Miami | This morning I interviewed at the Penthouse of the Lords South Beach Hotel with Brian Gorman, Founder of this almost brand new property, located in the heart of South Beach, steps away from Ocean Drive and the Gay Beach – Collins Avenue between 11th. and 12th. Street). I have also spent one night in the hotel at one of their Pies-a-terre Suites. Review, videos and photos to come soon to CarlosMeliaBlog.com. A few interesting concepts and things to highlight, which Brian explains during the video interview: An Appropriately Oriented Hotel Concept. Lords South Beach Gives Back to the LGBT Community. Future openings. Hope you enjoy it. CM

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Tags: Been There Done That, Brian Gorman, CarlosMeliaBlog.com, Caroline Sloan, Lords South Beach, M18 Co, Miami, Miami Beach, Ocean Drive, Pies-a-terre Suites, South Beach

Mar del Plata many reasons to visit

Aug 09 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Mar del Plata

Welcome to Mar del Plata. This is the main beach resort of Argentina and among the Top 10 in South America. Located only 450 km from the city of Buenos Aires ( 5 hours by bus / 40 minutes by plane ). There many activities, attractions and reasons why you should come and return all year round. Mar del Plata is not only a summer spot.

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Interview with Chance Mitchell • NGLCC

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

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.

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Tags: Chance Mitchell, Justin, Justin G. Nelson, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, NGLCC

La Casa de los Limoneros at Colonia del Sacramento


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

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.

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CM by Carlos Melia visiting URUGUAY

Jul 23 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Hotels, Uruguay

CM by Carlos Melia visiting URUGUAY • Invited by local Hotels and other Travel Services I am heading to Uruguay tomorrow morning via Speed Ferry. So stay tuned for my posts, videos and photos. My schedule COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO ( Jul 24 – 26 ) Casa los Jazmines and La Casa de los Limoneros / MONTEVIDEO ( Jul 26 – 27 ) Hotel Regency Suites / PUNTA DEL ESTE ( Jul 27 – 28 ) Estancia VIK at Jose Ignacio.

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Tags: Casa los Jazmines, Colonia del Sacramento, Estancia VIK, Hotel Regency Suites, La Casa de los Limoneros, Montevideo, Punta del Este
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