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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.

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IBM Supplier Diversity Program by Irwin Drucker

Jul 22 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia

Interview with Irwin Drucker, IBM Program Director, Supplier Diversity. This interview took place at Puerto Madero in the city of Buenos Aires by Carlos Melia.

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Tags: Diversity, GNetwork, IBM, IGLTA, Irwin Drucket, NGLCC, Supplier Diversity

IGLTA’s President & CEO • John Tanzella

Jul 21 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Gay Travel Expo, IGLTA

Interview with IGLTA’s President & CEO • John Tanzella by Carlos Melia. IGLTA stands for International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, and this interview was conducted ( JUL 2010 ) during the GNetworks360 – Gay Marketing and Networking Conference, that took place in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Gay Travel Argentina, Gnetwork360, Gustavo Nogera, IGLTA, John Tanzella, Pablo de Luca

Les Clefs d’Or interview with Michael Romei

Jul 20 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, News

Les Clefs d’Or interview with Michael Romei. The best elite of concierges from around the globe gather in the city of Buenos Aires for their 4 days Pan American Congress. The most amazing opportunity to showcase the city of Buenos Aires.
Interview with Michael Romei, Chef Concierge of the Waldorf Towers New York City and Member of the Board of Les Clefs d’Or. Interview by Carlos Melia.Interview with Michael Romei, Chef Concierge of the Waldorf Towers New York City and Member of the Board of Les Clefs D’Or. Interview by Carlos Melia.

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Tags: Alejandro Noya, Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Les Clefs D'Or, Michael Romei, New York, Pan American Congress, Park Tower, Waldorf Towers

Isabel B. de Ferari Favorite BAR in Buenos Aires

Jul 18 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see

Isaberl B. de Ferrari, known among its regulars as ISABEL is my new and favorite bar in the city of Buenos Aires. Door to door with the famous and trendy Casa Cruz Restaurant in the up and ever coming neighborhood of Palermo SOHO. ( Uriarte 1664 )

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Tags: Bar, Isabel, Isabel B. de Ferari, Palermo SOHO

EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina

Jul 15 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Restaurants

EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina is one of those hidden gems that you will, only find, by the hand of a local. Located right the middle of the downtown of Buenos Aires (city porteña, how local refer to it), a little mirage of peacefulness, good taste and an interesting gourmet options.

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Tags: El Claustro Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina

Letters to Juliet in VERONA by CM

Jul 07 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see

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.

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Tags: Italy, Juliet's Balcony, Juliet's House, Letters to Juliet, Love Story, Taylor Swift, Verona

TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn, Argentina


Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see, Puerto Madryn

This 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.

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Tags: Caleta Valdes, Chubut, El Doradillo, Elephant Seals, Killer Whales, Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Piramides, Southern Right Whales

NYC Short Term Apartment Rentals


Filed In: Apartments, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Hotels, New York

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.

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Tags: Big Apple, Craigslist.org, New York, New York Habitat, Short Term Rentals

Gay Pride Weekend & Parade in MADRID

Jul 04 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Gay Pride, Must Do

Gay Pride Weekend & Parade in MADRID • for all of you my dear friends and readers, here is the Photo Album I made of the Gay Pride Parade in MADRID, which took place yesterday Saturday 03rd. July.

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Tags: España, Gay Pride Parade, Gay Pride Week, Madrid, Spain

in Madrid for INFINITAGayWEEK2010

Jul 02 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Must Do, News

I have just arrived to MADRID after an amazing week in Belgium and Italy, to participate of the worldwide renown INFINITAGayWEEK2010. From July 1st to 4th. multiple events and parties take part all over the city of Madrid.

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Tags: FSMGroup, Gay Pride Week, Infinitagayweek, Madrid, Offer Nissim, Soraya
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