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Third gender flies high in Thailand

Third gender flies high in Thailand | Bangkok Post, Thailand | Congrats Thailand.!!! Third gender on the air. Mai Pen Rai. Ladyboys Attendants on PC Air. I am sure they will put a great show and live performance. First flight schedule to be on Dec 24 from Bangkok, Thailand to Vientiane, Lao PDR. Wish I could join.CM

Air Asia left me behind in Delhi

Air Asia left me behind in Delhi | India | Hey Bangkok, it seems that I won’t be arriving tomorrow as planned, same as many other passengers of flight FD from New Delhi to Bangkok. Air Asia arbitrarily decided to move their flight schedule without letting us know. Yes you read right they literally left us behind, but trust me…. not stranded. I mean what would be the point discussing this… I am not stupid and I think none of the other passengers are either, why would I show up to a flight, which was supposed to depart at 11.40PM, if I knew that the flight was being moved to a new earlier departure time at 08.20PM. These are the moments in life when I truly appreciate being a travel agent, having a strong voice into the international travel media, and most important knowing my rights as a full paid passenger, regardless the airline being a low cost or premium. Of course Air Asia immediately tried to blame it on me, but I told them differently straight out. Left behind maybe, but stranded NO WAY Air Asia. Big disruption into my itinerary, and I was really looking forward waking up tomorrow at my beloved Bangkok, but instead I have to stay one extra night in New Delhi. Lucky enough and due to my demands, my flight was modified and I was given a complimentary stay at a five-stars hotel, late check out, transfers in/out, free WiFi access and breakfast. My dear followers, please learn your rights as a traveller and check all the conditions on your tickets upon purchase and before departure. Much better, use a trustworthy Travel Agent, that is what we travel experts are here for. Good Night everyone, once again and unexpectedly from New Delhi. Hopefully Air Asia tomorrow will decide to stick to their regular schedule. CM

Gay Weddings Thailand by Carlos Melia at ZankYou.com

Gay Weddings Thailand by Carlos Melia at ZankYou.com | Thailand | Based on my experience during my exploration trip around Thailand, ZankYou.com, leading site and social network for Weddings Worldwide, has featured my posts on Gay Weddings on Thailand. Please follow the link to their article and MAI PEN RAI from Thailand everyone, where equality comes from firms believes on man kind, tolerance, positive actions and love. Gay Weddings in Thailand at ZANKYOU.com. Groom+Groom reloaded in Phutket and Chiang Mai. CM

Social Media VIP Status by Bangkok Airways

Social Media VIP Status by Bangkok Airways | Thailand | This morning from my hotel in Phuket, while packing, I tweeted …”04AM in the morning AWAKE packing. On my way to the airport to take my @bangkok_airways flight from #Phuket to #Krabi. GMorning #Thailand…”, as I normally do, to keep everyone up-to-date of my whereabouts and then headed off to Phuket International Airport. Innocently and unaware of the power of Social Media and the excellent CRM – Customer Relationship Management, that both airlines and hotels master in Asia. I was fully stunned by what happened next.

Bangkok Airways Asia’s Boutique Airline

Bangkok Airlines Asia’s Boutique Airways | Thailand | I have to say that today I was happily surprised by the service of Bangkok Airlines. They will be my carrier for my whole itinerary while touring around Thailand. At the beginning when I got my tickets I was rather concern, but after my flight today from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, I am more than happy to carry on with them for the rest of my flights including, Krabi, Phuket and Koh Samui.

FYI Travel Milage Plus and OnePass becoming one

FYI Travel Milage Plus and OnePass becoming one | Continental Airlines + United Airlines | Continental and United Airlines are merging to create the world’s leading airline. The United MileagePlus and Continental OnePass loyalty programs are combining and will be merged into a single program in early 2012. The new program will be called MileagePlus. Find out more and take action.

dot429 asks What Drives You ? and Carlos Melia answers

dot429 asks What Drives You ? and Carlos Melia answers | dot429.com | The dot429 commercial to be aired at Logo TV during the whole month of September is out. dot429 members share what drives them.? and I was featured in the commercial. Find OUT what drives me… What motivates you to wake up and take on the world each day? dot429 and FIAT want to know. That’s why we’ve partnered to give away two roundtrips for two to New York City. One prize goes to the person who receives the most votes; the other to a randomly selected voter. Yes, two ways to win, how’s that for motivation?

FYI Travel by Carlos Melia for Mate Magazine Fall Issue 2011

FYI Travel by Carlos Melia for Mate Magazine Fall Issue 2011 | Mate Magazine | The Fall 2011 Issue of Mate Magazine is OUT, and from this issue on, you can read my FYI Travel Tips on hotels, destinations, restaurants, travel apps., among other travel and hospitality subjects. Mate Magazine is published in three languages, Spanish, English and German, being among the top and most renown gay publications in Europe and Worldwide. You may subscribe and download Mate Magazine to your iPad following this link Digital Mate Magazine. Hope you enjoy the TIPS for this issue. CM

Carlos Melia The Gay Wedding Planner by ZankYou.com

Carlos Melia The Gay Wedding Planner by ZankYou.com | ZankYou.com | First part of the interview with ZankYou.com about Same-Sex-Marriage and my role as an International Gay Wedding Planner. Read the full article at ZankYou.com. Zankyou provides this service to all couples without exception. Zankyou is the best gift registry service for couples who don’t need to fill up their homes with physical gifts. CM

ZANKYOU.com welcomes Carlos Melia as a new collaborator

ZANKYOU.com welcomes Carlos Melia as a new collaborator | ZankYou.com | We are happy to welcome on board Carlos Melia as a new collaborator with the Zankyou family. Carlos is a world-class traveler who has been on all 4 corners of the earth. He will be guest blogging about his travel adventures and experiences around the globe so that you may know where to book your next gay honeymoon. Here is part 1 of Carlos’ day adventure in gorgeous Buenos Aires. Read the full article @ ZankYou.com