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Madame Tussauds Museum

Tweet 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. [...]

Museums and Tango of Mar del Plata

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 ).

Fishermen for a day at Mar del Plata

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.

CM visits Mar del Plata to support Gay Tourism

Carlos Melia will be visiting the city of Mar del Plata (MDQ) to support the development of International and Regional Tourism to this beautiful beach destination located only 05 hours – by bus – and 30 minutes – by plane – away from the city of Buenos Aires.

Wine Tasting by ANUVA Wines @ Buenos Aires

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.

Milla de los Museos Bus Tour Buenos Aires

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.

Les Clefs D’Or Concierges gather in Buenos Aires

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.

Catching the true spirit of PENINSULA VALDES

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.

Puerto Madryn and the Whales

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.

Recoleta Cemetery • Don’t cry for me Buenos Aires

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…