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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.

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

Archive for the "Group Travel" Category

Out in the Vineyard Gay Wine Weekend 2011

May 31 2011
Filed In: Gay Pride, Group Travel, IGLTA, Napa & Sonoma, Wine

Out in the Vineyard Gay Wine Weekend 2011 | Sonoma, California | (JUNE 17/19th. 2011) Out In The Vineyard, presents the world’s first GAY WINE WEEKEND, in the famous California Wine Country – Featuring the TWILIGHT T-DANCE 2011 at the exclusive Atwood Ranch in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Enjoy three full days of LGBT events in Northern California’s magnificent Sonoma Valley – home to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and wineries. Celebrate with world class wine and culinary delights, music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP Receptions, wine tasting excursions, and laugh with the best LGBT comedians; including headliner Judy Tenuta, San Francisco’s very own Katya Smirnoff Skyy, Dave Karraker, Scott Silverman and Janine Brito. A celebration of Gay Pride Month benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network.

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Tags: 2011, California, Dave Karraker, Face to Face, Gay Wine Weekend, Janine Brito, Judy Tenuta, Katya Smirnoff Skyy, MacArthur Place, Out in the Vineyard, Scott Silverman, Sonoma, Sonoma County AIDS Network

Gay Cruises Season 2011 multiple options available

Nov 04 2010
Filed In: Gay Cruises, Gay Pride, Group Travel

Gay Cruises Season 2011 multiple options available • December is around the corner and most of you around the world, already have your Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Holidays gateways already sorted out. This is a list of some of the Gay Cruises scheduled for season 2011, covering multiple destinations, options and crowds. So if you find any that interests you or would you need further information please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. CM by Carlos Melia ( Ph. 212.399.6161 | Cel. 347.944.0026 | Toll Free Number 800.729.7472 Ext. 205 | carlos@carlosmelia.com | Skype/Facebook/Twitter carlosmelia ).

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Tags: Africa, Alumi, ATLANTIS, Atlantis Alumi, Atlantis Evens, Barcelona, Bora Bora, Costa Rica, Cruise, Cruising with Pride, Cunard, EPIC Caribbean, France, Gay Cruise, Gay Group, Gay Group Travel, Hawaii, Italy, Jewel of the Seas, Miami Pride, Moorea, Panama, Paul Gauguin, Queen Victoria, Rome, Royal Caribbean, Russia, Scandinavia, Source Events, Spain, Tahiti, Venice, Windstar

Patagonia ALL GAY Cruise

Aug 26 2010
Filed In: Chile, Gay Cruises, Gay Honeymoon, Group Travel

Patagonia ALL GAY Cruise • Sign up now and witness the first Patagonia Gay Cruise ever. The Skorpios II will sail into the world of natural beauty and ice on Saturday April 3rd. 2011 . Packages including all services (*) listed below go from USD 2490 on Double Base Occupancy. The perfect gateway to enjoy with friends, or even as a honeymoon option after getting married in Buenos Aires or any destination in Argentina. For more information please do not hesitate to Contact ME and I will send you all the latest news and info on this package to the south of Chile. CM

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Tags: Chile, Pueto Montt, Santiago de Chile, Skorpios II

BRC Friendly Map

Jul 16 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Group Travel, Press, San Carlos de Bariloche, Travel Experts

Bariloche Friendly Map by Cristian Signorelli ( CM Travel Expert region San Carlos de Bariloche ). The first gay friendly map of the Argentinean Patagonia with all the information you will need to know to better enjoy the region of the southern lakes and San Carlos de Bariloche. BRC Friendly Map is distributed, free of cost, at over 150 points in the city of Bariloche

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Tags: Bariloche Gay Map, Bariloche Gay Travel, BRC Friendly Map, Cristian Signorelli, EMPROTUR, Maximiliano Aguero

Full Moon GREEK ISLANDS Cruise (AUG 20-27, 2010)

Jul 08 2010
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Gay Cruises, Group Travel, Must Do

(August 20th. – 27th., 2010) • Have you ever dreamed of sailing the mythical Greek Islands with friends on your own private yacht? Watch the sails unfurl, as you follow the routes of the ancient Greek mariners, embarking from eternal Athens to small exclusive islands in the Aegean known for their quaint villages, world class cuisine and beautiful beaches. Get ready to live your dream aboard the Panorama as you set sail on this all-gay private voyage filled with friends, fun, music and magic.

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Tags: Athens, Gay Group Travel, Greece, Greek Islands, Greek Islands Gay Cruises, Mykonos, Santorini, Source Events

Group to Peru ( SEP 2010 )

May 04 2010
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Group Travel, Peru

Peru Gay Group 2010, including Lima + Cuzco + Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley ( Sep. 15th. – 22nd. ) 08 days / 7 nights. Hosted by Carlos Melia and produced by CTS Tours. Tradition, culture and the most amazing views.

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Tags: Carlos Melia, CM Boutique Gay Travel, Cuzco, Gay Group Travel, Lima, Machu Picchu, Peru, Sacred Valley

Group San Carlos de Bariloche ( NOV 2010 )

May 03 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Group Travel, San Carlos de Bariloche, Tours

Bariloche
Enjoy at its best, all that the south of Argentina has to offer. The perfect balance and combination among breathtaking views, outdoors activities, boutique hotels and restaurants with all the adrenaline and fun of a small gay group. Visit the main attractions and more of San Carlos de Bariloche, Villa la Angostura, San Martin de los Andes and Lanin Volcano . Seven days touring the south of Argentina, worldwide renown as Patagonia.

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