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Dionisio Heidersheid talks about Buenos Aires with CM

Dionisio does not need a formal introduction. He has been in the last two years featured by the most important photographers, cover model of the major Gay magazines and publication around the globe and image of many international campaigns. Dionisio the Argentinean fashion model that left the runways to become the ultimate ICON in adult entertainment in the US. And beyond, is the only model and performer working simultaneously in international fashion and the latest up up growing businesses around the world. And he is ready to hit again.

San Ramon Nonato Convent hidden GEM of Buenos Aires

Grande de San Ramon Nonato Convent another hidden GEM of the city of Buenos Aires, same or similar as the one I posted last week – Claustro de Santa Catalina. Right in the heart of downtown Financial district of Buenos Aires, this amazing mirage inspires tranquility and takes you away from the crazy huzzle and and buzzle of this cosmopolitan city.

PINK POINT Buenos Aires • Gay Information Center

Pink Point is a tourist information Centre for the gay and lesbian traveler, located in the downtown area of Buenos Aires. They will provide information about: all gay (friendly) bars, gay (friendly) restaurants, gay (friendly) accommodation, gay travel agencies, saunas, beauty salons, health care centres, arts & design. Not only about Buenos Aires, but Argentina in total. Pink Point Buenos Aires will open its doors next September 2nd. and will be located opposite Galerias Pacifico Shopping Center – Florida 734, 2nd. “G”. (working hours MON through SAT from 10AM to 08PM).

TICKETS BSAS • up to 50% off Theater retail price

Is this Time Square (New York) or Leicester Square (London)…? No No, to my great surprise, this is TICKETS BSAS in the city of Buenos Aires. If you love the theater but need a break from retail prices, visit TICKETS BSAS booth right off 9 de Julio Ave., at the crossing of Cerrito and Diagonal Norte. (opens daily 11AM to 08PM). There you can get up to 50% off the retail price of major shows and musicals. And get there early! Lines can get long very quickly – especially during good weather and the holiday season.! CM

MEDIO y MEDIO • Drink made in Montevideo

Today while walking around the bohemian and interesting area of MERCADO DEL PUERTO in Montevideo – Port Market – I was introduced to a typical drink of this city, that from now on… among many others have become a new addiction. Not for nothing in less than an hour two full bottles of Medio y Medio were rolling empty along the alleys of the market.

TANNAT • the Uruguayan Grape ?

Tannat is a red wine grape, historically grown in South West France in the Madiran AOC and is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it is considered the “national grape”. It is also grown in Argentina, Australia, Brazil and in Italy’s Puglia region where it is used as a blending grape.

OUT NYC will change the face of the Big Apple

OUT NYC will change the face of the Big Apple • Get ready, big changes are coming to New York City that will involve 05 of the most iconic gay companies/services, that have joined forces to rewrite the entertainment and hospitality of Manhattan.

Recoleta Cemetery • Don’t cry for me Buenos Aires

Recoleta Cemetery is not only the resting site of EVITA Peron, no it is much more than that. The famous Recoleta Cemetery is located at one of the most distinguished neighborhoods of Buenos Aires (Argentina). A must see and visit spot, site where some of the most renown personalities of the Argentinian history rest in peace, or so they try…

Qatar Airways, BRAND NEW flight to Buenos Aires

Qatar Airways, leading and one of the most awarded airlines in the sky will launch a BRAND NEW daily flight Buenos Aires / Doha / Buenos Aires from June 22nd 2010. Qatar Airways, winner of the Skytrax for the Best Cabin Crew in the Middle East.

American Airlines NEW flight Miami / Buenos Aires

And they go for the 3rd. Non Stop flight between Miami and Buenos Aires, and the 5th. Non Stop flight between Argentina and the United States of America.