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GoThaiBeFree.com LGBT Microsite by Tourism Thailand

GoThaiBeFree.com LGBT Microsite by Tourism Thailand | GoThaiBeFree.com | After many month of joint work and collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, local hotels, tour operators and restaurants, and several visits to Thailand, which will always stay close and dear to my heart, I am happy and proud to share and announce, that the first ever official and fully dedicated Asian destination LGBT Microsite by a Tourism Board, is up and online. This shows the interest, respect and commitment of Thailand as a destination, toward the international Gay Travelers, in a true Buddhist spirit. You will find many of my photos and collaborations on the site, like one above on the main banner, of me seating contemplating Phranang Beach from my villa at the Rayavadee Resort in Krabi. Mai Pen Rai Thailand it has been a pleasure to work with you all along this six month, and thank you for trusting CarlosMeliaBlog.com and myself for this project – www.gothaibefree.com check it out. !!! CM

Thailand A Spectacular land of Smiles by Xtra.ca

Thailand A Spectacular land of Smiles by Xtra.ca | Xtra | Great article by Xtra.ca on Thailand, after our 10 days Press Trip to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle. Thank you Xtra.ca and editor Matt Mills for a brilliant piece and for mentioning CarlosMeliaBlog.com. Click on the image above to read the full article. CM

KLOUT ranks CarlosMeliaBlog once again

KLOUT ranks CarlosMeliaBlog once again | KLOUT | According to KLOUT on January 2012, the ranked me as a Broadcaster and Influencer status with a KLOUT score of 62. Today I checked again, and I am happy to say my score has gone up 5 points and now I am consider to be a PUNDIT. Yeah… I know sound weird right ? Pundit Status means: You don’t just share news. As a Pundit, your opinions are wide-spread and highly trusted. You’re regularly recognized as a leader in your industry. When you speak, people listen. Thank you KLOUT I will try to live up to your standards. CM

Hotel Openings 2012 you MUST Try at 429MAGAZINE

Hotel Openings 2012 you MUST Try at 429MAGAZINE | 429MAGAZINE | Dear followers, my weekly column at 429MAGAZINE for the dot429 LGBT Social Professionals Network is OUT and online. This week on … “Hotel opening 2012 you MUST Try…”. This is how they posted it on their Facebook Wall: dot429′s luxury travel expert Carlos Melia shares his must see hotels opening in 2012 for 429MAGAZINE. Till next week where I will share with you my 4 day and 3 night magical experience on board the Orient-Express Train from Bangkok to Singapore. A journey like no other. Have a great week. (click on the image above to see the full article). CM

Gay Weddings in Argentina making news again

Gay Weddings in Argentina making news again | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Great beginning of the week. The Gay Wedding I am planning in Buenos Aires, Argentina for an Australian couple and 50 of their closest friends and family flying for all corners of the world, is already making news on the local newspapers, before it has even started. Pagina 12, a well know newspaper of Argentina, has interviewed the couple. Victor Hoeld and Alex Greenwich, have both chosen Argentina to tie the knot legally, and Carlos Melia as the official Travel Agent and Wedding Planner for this special event. Estancia Villa Maria, has been the chosen venue for the wedding ceremony, dinner and party. Read more HERE. Que vivan los novios. !!! CM

Carlos Melia Fine Dining in Buenos Aires by GayTravel.com

Carlos Melia Fine Dining in Buenos Aires | GayTravel.com | GayTravel.com follows my steps on Fine Dining in Buenos Aires, this time at Tarquino. Click HERE to see the post. CM

The MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires

MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires | 429Magazine | My weekly column at 429Magazine is out and about. This week about the MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires according to my own travel experiences. Check it out HERE and till next week. CM

Culinary and Wine of Argentina at The Vancouver Sun

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

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

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

Best Roof Tops of Asia

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