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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.

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Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

Jan 25 2011
Filed In: Must Do, Must see, Philadelphia, Press, United States

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts | Une Petit Soiree in New York City Previewing what will come soon to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (April 7th. – May 1st.). Tonight we enjoy a very nice evening by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation and PIFA – Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts organization, for the presentation of the upcoming month of the Arts to take place at this fantastic city. A festival to celebrate the quality, breadth and diversity of Philadelphia’s arts and cultural resources. The promoters say they will have something for everyone, and they mean it: LGBT Artists, Happening and More will perform and expose during this non-stop month of art.

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Tags: A Lyric Opera Made by Two, Campagnie Trans Expresse, Fete du Soir, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Grounded Aerial, Kimmel Center, Les Nubians, Meryl Levitz, Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, Philadelphia International Flower Show, Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Philly, PIFA, PIFA Leadership, Questlove, Raving Beauty, Rennie Harris Puremovement

DOME Hotel – Bariloche, Argentina

Nov 29 2010
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Hotels, Must see, San Carlos de Bariloche

DOME Hotel, rustic boutique mountain hotel ( San Carlos de Bariloche, FREY Mountain Refuge, Catedral Mountain ). I was amazed by this hotel, not only by the obvious breathtaking views… but by the unique of its concept. A rustic mountain themed hotel/tent located on the stream of the lagoon of FREY Refuge.

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Tags: Carlos Melia, CM Boutique Gay Travel, Hotels, San Carlos de Bariloche

Teatro Colon Buenos Aires

Aug 13 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Must Do, Must see, Tours & Activities

Tonight I have experienced one of the best wonders of the city of Buenos Aires, the Teatro COLON. Consider to be one of the top theaters in the world and the one with the best acoustics in South America. Last 2008 the Teatro Colon celebrated its 100 years. Check more Photos, Videos and Info at carlosmeliablog.com

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FORTIN Leather and Polo Boots store Mar del Plata

Aug 05 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Mar del Plata, Must Do, Must see

FORTIN Leather and Polo Boots store Mar del Plata • if Bangkok is the best place for suits, and Buenos Aires for Leather Jackets…. Mar del Plata is the one when it comes to Leather Shoes and Polo Boots. FORTIN Leather is THE place to buy the most amazing Argentinean leather hand crafted boots made using the old traditional techniques. But also, is a MUST SEE and DO spot of Mar del Plata to learn and watch their artisans work and make wonders with this sexy and chic material.

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San Ramon Nonato Convent hidden GEM of Buenos Aires

Jul 30 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Did you know, Must Do, Must see, Restaurants

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.

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Isabel B. de Ferari Favorite BAR in Buenos Aires

Jul 18 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Must see

Isaberl B. de Ferrari, known among its regulars as ISABEL is my new and favorite bar in the city of Buenos Aires. Door to door with the famous and trendy Casa Cruz Restaurant in the up and ever coming neighborhood of Palermo SOHO. ( Uriarte 1664 )

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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

QUIDAM by Cirque du Soleil • Buenos Aires

Jun 16 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must see

Sometimes great stethics and good ideas can surpass big productions. But still, when you come to see Cirque du Soleil you expect that extra that I missed at QUIDAM.

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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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