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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.

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NYC Airporter Manhattan to LGA

Jan 06 2013
Filed In: FeaturedSlider, New York, Others, Tours, Transfers, United States

NYC Airporter Transfer from Grand Central to La Guardia Airport. Not being cheap, just that when you are an independent entrepreneur going to the airport at least five times a month as I do, an USD 80 car each way, turns to be a bit too much don’t you agree. Rather spend that money on other luxuries, like a nice dinner or hotel, or even an airline upgrade. They are reliable, comfortable, with various meeting points around the city, and most important USD 13 each way. Free WiFi and power outlets onboard. TIP stay away from similar companies like SuperShuttle, they stood me ip or cancel on me at the last minute multiple times before. Because for me airport transfers in New York are not a luxury but part of job.

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Tags: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Gay, Gay Travel, Grand Central, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, La Guardia, LGBT, Luxury Gay Travel, Manhattan, New York, NYC Airporter, Transfers, United States

Madame Tussauds Museum

Feb 02 2011
Filed In: Carlos Melia Favorites Restaurants tours, carlosmeliafavorite3, New York, Tours

If you though Los Angeles and Hollywood was full of plastic and fake celebrities… Well you haven’t seen anything till you walk into Madame Tussauds Museum, and you see not only celebs but also politicians at their best. Just another night out in Manhattan with all my best friends… yes Kim Kardashian, you included. Madame [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama, Barbara Walters, Carlos Melia, CarlosMeliaBlog.com, CM by Carlos Melia, Daniel Craig, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Madame Tussads, Michelle Obama, Museum, New York

Museums and Tango of Mar del Plata

Aug 08 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Mar del Plata, Tours

Mar del Plata is a city, that among the many seasonal tourist attractions, offers a quite interesting cultural scene. Names like Astor Piazzola, Victoria Ocampo, Jose Hernandez and Juan Carlos Castagnino were either native or have spend their most creative years in this charming city.

I would recommend you take some time to explore the Museums of: Museo Municipal Jose Hernandez (@ Sierra los Padres ), Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino, Archivo Museo Historico Municipal Roberto T. Barili and Villa Victoria Ocampo ( @ Mar del Plata ).

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Tags: El Colon Theater, Museums

Fishermen for a day at Mar del Plata

Aug 07 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Mar del Plata, Must Do, Tours

Fishermen for a day at Mar del Plata • This was, I have to admit, one of the nicest experiences I have had in a long time. Always watch this in movies like the Perfect Storm, and wanted to be part of that. Thanks to Juan Taranto, his two suns and the crew men of the MESSINA boat, to whom I am overly thankful, I spent a whole morning learning about their everyday life, work and stories.

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Wine Tasting by ANUVA Wines @ Buenos Aires

Aug 01 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Tours, Tours & Activities, Wine

Today Sunday @ 6PM sharp, I took part of an exquisite WINE TASTING hosted by ANUVA Wines. This take place everyday (bookings are mandatory, no walk ins) @ the brand new french style chateau and Boutique Hotel Rendez-Vous Buenos Aires.

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Tags: ANUVA Wines, Bonarda, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Sarah Bo, Syrah, Tannat, Torrontes, Wine Club, Wine Store, Wine Tastings

Milla de los Museos Bus Tour Buenos Aires

Jul 17 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, News, Tours

Milla de los Museos Bus Tour ( 15 Museums on one Bus ) is a brand new, Hop in Hop Off, cultural tour option in the city of Buenos Aires, that can be easily combined with the existing Buenos Aires Bus Tour that daily takes hundred of tourists around the main highlights and attractions of the city of Buenos Aires.

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Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Bus Tour, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Blog, Centro Cultural Recoleta, Ente Turismo de Buenos Aires, Gay Travel Argentina, Gay Travel Buenos Aires, MALBA, Milla de los Museos Buenos Aires, Museo Eduardo Sivori, Museo Evita, Museo Ferroviario, Museo Metropolitano, Museo Nacional Bellas Artes, Palais de Glace, Planetario, Torre Monumental

Les Clefs D’Or Concierges gather in Buenos Aires

Jul 07 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, News, Tours, Travel Experts

The crème de la crème of Concierges of the world – Les Clefs D’Or – will gather next week in Buenos Aires (July 16th. – 20th.) for their 16th. Pan American Congress, which will take place at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center. And I, Carlos Melia have the honor to been selected to guide and show Buenos Aires to some of the finest and most professional concierges of the world.

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Tags: Les Clefs D'Or, Les Clefs D'Or Argentina, Union Internationale des Concierge d’Hôtels

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

Puerto Madryn and the Whales

Jun 13 2010
Filed In: Airlines, Argentina, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Hotels, Puerto Madryn, Tours, Travel Experts

Puerto Madryn (Chubut, Argentina) • I will be visiting the area (JUNE 17th – 20th) and I am already excited about it. Puerto Madryn is protected by the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by Península Valdés and Punta Ninfas. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast. Consider to be one of the most important natural reserves and points in the world for Whales, Killer Whales, Seals and Penguins watching and close encounters. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

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Tags: ANDES Lineas Aereas, Chubut, Gaiman, Killer Whales, Penguins, Peninsula Valdez, Puerto Madryn, Territorio Hotel, Trelew, Whales

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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Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Cemetery Recoleta, Recoleta
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