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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.

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


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Social Media vs. Return on Investment

May 18 2013
Filed In: Articles I like, Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider

Social Media vs. Return on Investment | HotelsMag.com | One of the best articles I have read on the hot topic among Hoteliers, travel destinations and suppliers, and Social Media. Many travel suppliers, specially hoteliers are still looking for the connection between social media and revenue generation or ROI – Return on Investment. Every day when I approach a new hotel or travel supplier and present my portfolio of digital resources and Social Media Network, I get asked the same question, RIO. Always my reply has been, the approach to social media in search of direct sales it is mistaken. Social Media is not a a purchase platform, but a proven successful positioning tool and decision making platform. Social media is about the EXPERIENCE and the CUSTOMER. Social Media is the new “Word of Mouth”. Clients/Friends/Followers/Fans they want to see experience, they want to see raw content, photos, videos…. finally someone manage to word in one piece the concept I have been trying to explain for the last 4 years, which you can see everyone online at www.carlosmeliablog.com / Source: HOTELSMag.com by Tony and Jason Potter.

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Hotel Check IN at Four Seasons Punta Mita

May 14 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, Hotel Check IN, Hotels, Mexico, Riviera Nayarit

Hotel Check IN at Four Seasons Punta Mita  |  Riviera Nayarit, Mexico  |  So yesterday after five hours flight from New York City with connection in Dallas, I arrived to Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco, to later be transferred by car – approx. 45 minutes – to the neighbor state of Riviera Nayarit [...]

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Our London Weekend at 429 Magazine

May 12 2013
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, in the News, London, United Kingdom

Our entire London weekend getaway last week dished at 429Magazine. Click on the image to check it out, were we stayed, dined & wined and played, including Beyonce’s ” Mrs Carter Show ” performance at The O2 Arena.

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GPS Carlos Melia Riviera Nayarit

May 10 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, Mexico, Riviera Nayarit

Getting ready to depart early Monday, for my four days visit, next week, exploring Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, invited and hosted by Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico. Time to relax and focus on work, while exploring the small towns and villages of the Riviera.

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Rubin Singer on the cover of L’Officiel Thailand

May 09 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, in the News, Thank You CM

L’Officiel Magazine Thailand features Rubin Singer on their May 2013 Cover entitled “Rubin Singer Latest Collection”. Inside you will find images of the photo shoot with renowned Thai actress Meen Peechaya at the W Hotel Koh Samui , full coverage of the VIP Fashion Show overlooking the breathtaking Gulf of Thailand, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, Thai Airways, Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka and intimate interview entitled “Rubin Singer Born into Fashion”. Read the full post at Rubin Singer Blog. Public Relations and Travel arrangements by Carlos Melia – www.carlosmelia.com

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Present at Mrs Carter Beyonce’s Concert London

May 08 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, London, United Kingdom

One of the highlights of our recent flash visit to London last weekend, was to come to see Beyonce’s Concert at The O2 Arena. One of the first main shows of her new world tour ” Mrs Carter Show “. The most exciting moment of the night to me, was when Beyonce flew from the main stage to the center of the crowd on a very Pepsi moment flashing reds, whites and her dressed on a blue sequined bodysuit.

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GPS Carlos Melia LONDON is calling

May 02 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, London, United Kingdom

London is calling me, and I am coming. Being on the TOP 5 of my favorite cities in the world, I never say no to my beloved London, specially when being hosted at the Chambers by the recently restored iconic St Pancras Hotel by Renaissance. London’s finest suites are in the original Chambers building with Butler Service, Private Club access & a spa offering 6 treatment rooms, gym & pool. Second stay will be at the Grosvenor House, in Park Lane. To be fully honest, ha ha ha I have never in my life been so happy and excited to stay at a Marriott property before. I see that Marriott is bringing sexy back with style and sophistication, with some of their premium signature brands, which I am sure most of you, mortal tourists, no idea were under their umbrella, like Bulgari, EDITION, The Ritz-Carlton and of course JW Marriott. One last reason and excuse for our trip to London, is Beyonce’s Concert at the O2 Arena, which we – Rubin and I, will be assisting with a nice entourage of friends both from New York and London. So you better stay tuned, because London is Calling and I am answering. See you in London Darlings !!!

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St Martin or St Marteen by Carlos Melia


Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, Saint Martin, The Caribbean

My full article about my experience in St Martin is OUT and ONLINE at dot429 Magazine featuring my La Samanna by Orient-Express. Check it OUT

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Marriage Straight or Gay

May 01 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, Gay Wedding Planner

Marriage Straight or Gay | Wedding Planer | Most of you might know me for one of the many hats I wear, being a Global Gay Wedding Planner. Well today I’ve got this email, from this lady willing to tie the knot in Argentina. In the beginning, struck me, then made me smile, and finally filled me with excitement and joy. FOR THE SAKE of Marriage Equality OF COURSE I would LOVE to plan any kind of Weddings Gay or Straight. Always remember the main slogan of my company …” My native tongue is Gay, but I am fluent in Straight, so everyone is welcomed…” // More about my work as a Wedding Planner can be seen at Gay Wedding Planner. Let LOVE rule.

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Connextions Magazine Issue 11 is OUT

Apr 29 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, in the News, Press

The new issue of Connextions Magazine is out and online. Read my Coup de Coeur collaboration of this month including San Antonio de Areco, Argentina – Stockholm, Sweden and and Saint Barthelemy, West French Indies. Connextions Magazine Summer – Issue 11

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    May 13th - 16th, 2013
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    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    June 9th - 22nd, 2013
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    Third week of July, 2013
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    September 30th - October 3rd, 2013
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