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    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.

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GNETWORK360 Conference in Buenos Aires

Jul 14 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Peru

Tweet GNETWORK360 Conference comes to Buenos Aires for its 3rd. Edition, and this year is reloaded after wining the Best Gay Networking Event awarded by the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association – IGLTA during their last Global Annual Convention in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. GNETWORK 360, is an opportunity to attend and learn [...]

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Tags: Alfonso Llopart, Axel Hotel, Ed Salvato, Enrique Meyer, Gmaps, Gnetwork360, Gustavo Noguera, Hernan Lombardi, IGLTA, Irwin Drucker, Jeff Guaracino, Jonh Tanzella, Juan Julia, Pablo de Luca

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

Letters to Juliet in VERONA by CM

Jul 07 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see

Play the VIDEO Love Story by Taylor Swift – soundtrack of the movie Letters to Juliet – and scroll down to read the lyrics and see photos of my visit to Juliet’s House and Balcony on my trip to Verona last week. I know this sounds kinda of corny… but a nice experience I must admit.

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Tags: Italy, Juliet's Balcony, Juliet's House, Letters to Juliet, Love Story, Taylor Swift, Verona

TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn, Argentina


Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see, Puerto Madryn

This is the TOP 05 MUST DO when visiting Puerto Madryn. For those that do not know about Puerto Madryn, it is located in the southern region of Argentina, in the province of Chubut (approx. 1hs. and 40 minutes from the city of Buenos Aires). This destination is worldwide known for the Southern Right Whales and the Killer Whales. One of the few places in the world where you can still get up and close to this amazing marine mammals. Also Puerto Madryn has a huge biodiversity which includes Seals, Penguins, Dolphins, Elephant Seals, and many types of native birds.

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Tags: Caleta Valdes, Chubut, El Doradillo, Elephant Seals, Killer Whales, Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Piramides, Southern Right Whales

Gay Pride Weekend & Parade in MADRID

Jul 04 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Gay Pride, Must Do

Gay Pride Weekend & Parade in MADRID • for all of you my dear friends and readers, here is the Photo Album I made of the Gay Pride Parade in MADRID, which took place yesterday Saturday 03rd. July.

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Tags: España, Gay Pride Parade, Gay Pride Week, Madrid, Spain

in Madrid for INFINITAGayWEEK2010

Jul 02 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Must Do, News

I have just arrived to MADRID after an amazing week in Belgium and Italy, to participate of the worldwide renown INFINITAGayWEEK2010. From July 1st to 4th. multiple events and parties take part all over the city of Madrid.

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Tags: FSMGroup, Gay Pride Week, Infinitagayweek, Madrid, Offer Nissim, Soraya

SPRITZ • my new favorite drink

Jun 29 2010
Filed In: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do

Since I arrived to Venice and now in Verona, I have fallen in love with this drink – SPRITZ – that captivated my eyes while strolling by the channels of Venice for it characteristic and charming ORANGE color on sexy stem glasses.

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Tags: drinks, Italy, Spritz, Venice, Verona, Villa Malaspina Hotel

Catching the true spirit of PENINSULA VALDES

Jun 20 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Puerto Madryn, Tours

Peninsula Valdes is a peninsula on the Atlantic coast in the Viedma Department in the north east of Chubut Province, Argentina. An important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The main point of interest within the peninsula are: Puerto Piramides (where you can do the sailing with Franca Austral Whales), Istmo Carlos Ameghino (arm that links the peninsula to the continent with beautiful views of the San Jose Gulf and Nuevo Gulf, Isla de Pajaros, Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor (site to a close encounter with elephant seals), Punta Norte (view point for Killer Whales) and Punta Delgada.

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Tags: Caleta Valdes, Elephant Seals, Estancia La Elvira, Golfo Nuevo, Golfo San Jose, Istmo Ameghino, Peninsula Valdes, Puerto Piramides, Punta Cantor, Punta Delgada

Recoleta Cemetery • Don’t cry for me Buenos Aires

Jun 12 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Did you know, Must Do, Must see, Tours

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…

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05 Great Outdoor Tours ARGENTINA

May 25 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, El Bolson, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Must Do, San Antonio de Areco, Tours

05 Great Outdoor Tours to explore and get up close ARGENTINA

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Tags: Canopy, El Bolson, El Calafate, Horse Whisperer, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Parapente, Perito Moreno Glacier, San Antonio de Areco, San Carlos de Bariloche
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