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    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.

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Capri Rainbow enjoy your color

May 15 2013
Filed In: Gay Networking, Gay Travel Expo, Group Travel, IGLTA, Press Releases

A 3 days Gay Event that will involve the whole island: tourist operators, shops, services. The island of flavors and aromas, the sun and the artists,in occasion of “Capri Rainbow 2013” will burst into innumerable colored atmospheres. “Capri Rainbow 2013″ the blue island is colored by rainbow and rediscovers its ‘open mind’ side. From 6 to 9th September between cultural events, excursions, sea, food, wine and fun / September 6-9, 2013

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Tags: Aura Capri, Capri, Capri Rainbow, Gay Events, Gay Travel, IGLTA, Italy, La Canzone del Mare, LGBT, Marina Piccola, September, White Party

Recreate the Gilded Age in the Playground of Gatsby

Apr 12 2013
Filed In: Hotels, Press Releases

Recreate the Gilded Age in the Playground of Gatsby  |  Newport, Rhode Island  |  Ocean-side mansions surround the charming coastal city of Newport, which was once a playground for the rich and famous of the Gilded Age. Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt of the illustrious family of the same name – prominent figures in the 1920s and [...]

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Mainport Hotel sets course for Rotterdam

Apr 10 2013
Filed In: Hotels, Press Releases

With an envy-inducing location on the inner harbor, Rotterdam is about to get a new landmark: Mainport, Design Hotels™’ first member hotel in Europe’s largest port city. Wide glass windows wrap around the 215-room waterfront building shaped by MAS Architectuur allowing guests to see and feel the vibrancy of the harbor and see the famous cable-stayed Erasmus Bridge. Owner Karin Geurts enlisted the help of designer Feran Thomassen to create five-star interiors that make subtle nods to far-flung places, without forgetting that Rotterdam is the hotel’s ‘main’ port.

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Le Ferme Saint Simeon in Honfleur

Dec 31 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia Favorites Hotels, Deauville, Europe, Favorites, FeaturedSlider, France, Hotel, Hotels

During my visit to Deauville a few month ago, I have the great experience to stay at this lovely hotel, by Relais & Chateaux. A hotel full of charm and lots of history. I was hosted at one of their Executive Rooms, with stunning views overlooking both the garden and the waters of Normandy at the Seine estuary. Approximately a beautiful 20 minutes drive from Deauville to Honfleur along the waterline.

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Le Negresco Hotel unexpected Palace

Dec 07 2012
Filed In: Favorites, FeaturedSlider, France, Hotels, Hotels, Nice

If we talk about traditional hotels that exude luxury and charm, well I would risk to say the Le Negresco Hotel in French Riviera is on the top of my list. Le Negresco first opened its doors on January 8th, 1913. The hotel, designed by Henri Negrescu, immediately attracted a brilliant international clientele, Kings of the old and the new world. Jeanne Augier is the guardian of this myth. Owner of the Palace since 1957, this great lady – with deeply-rooted convictions – has devoted her life to the preservation and the development of this unique heritage.

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Hotel Monasterio by Orient-Express


Filed In: Cusco, Favorites, FeaturedSlider, Hotels, Hotels, Peru

Cusco’s most traditional luxury flagship hotel, located right beside the lively central square. A former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful Orient-Expresshotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites. This was my first stop and overnight during my visit to Cusco and Sacred Valley, such a magical destination, only matched by the beauty, peace and sophistication of this property with an unique blend of Spanish and Inca heritage.

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Palacio Nazarenas by Orient-Express

Nov 30 2012
Filed In: Cusco, Favorites, FeaturedSlider, Hotels, Hotels, Peru

Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco’s main square, this former palace and convent is emerging from years of restoration to become one of the city’s most exclusive hotels. The newest global Orient-Express property in the world and their fifth hotel in Peru (which BTW I have tried them all). In search for all of this and more, I came over and spent my last fabulous night in Cusco, before heading back to New York, after a week lo luxury, unique haute experiences and sophistication in Peru made by Orient-Express Hotels and Trains.

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Private Cellar at Club 21 by Orient-Express


Filed In: FeaturedSlider, Hotels, New York, Press Releases, Restaurants, United States

I am lucky enough to have enjoy great dinner, cocktails and evenings at Club 21 in New York City. Either having a wonderful meal at the main room, of a glass of champagne next to the fire place during cold winters over lovely conversations. But today, for the first time, following the speakeasy legendary Prohibition-era, I join a very private group of New York leading travel agents, at the wine cellar.

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Nicaragua to be added to CarlosMeliaBlog soon

Nov 26 2012
Filed In: FeaturedSlider, Hotels, Press Releases

So excited to announce that CarlosMeliaBlog has been invited to a new destination and hotel to be reviewed. This time to the Emerald Coast in Nicaragua for the new luxury hotel and spa Mukul Resort. So soon this Central American destination will be part of my blog. Explore the pristine jungles, admire the rising cliffs, visit the charming fishing villages and enjoy Mukul’s Emerald Coast, a blossoming area quickly becoming known around the world as The Destination of the Future. Stay tuned for more Haute Experiences. Coming soon 2013.

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NapCabs at Munich International Airport

Oct 25 2012
Filed In: Amenities, Europe, Favorites, FeaturedSlider, Germany, Hotels, Press Releases, Travel in Style

One of the best travel ideas I have seen in years, which I hope will extend globally. How about your own room/cabin right next to your flight boarding gate. Comfort and privacy for passengers inside airport terminals Making the stay at the airport more pleasant an comfortable is the idea behind NapCabs. Rent by the hour (EUR 10) and pay as you go, for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 12.

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