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Archive for the "Uruguay" Category

EGO Gay Cruise Buenos Aires to Punta del Este

Apr 29 2011
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Gay Cruises, Montevideo, Punta del Este, Tours & Activities, Uruguay

EGO Gay Cruise Buenos Aires to Punta del Este | Argentina & Uruguay | After announcing that Argentina/Uruguay would be having their first ever Gay Cruise, I have just received the final options and packages for those interested on this promising voyage. (please check my previous post on EGO Gay Cruise for more info). Just as a reminder, EGO Gay Cruise will sail from Buenos Aires (Argentina) departing on December 12th, 2011, docking in Punta del Este and Montevideo, to return to Buenos Aires on December 16th, 2011.

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Tags: Argentina, Axel Hotel Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, EGO Gay Cruise, EGOVIP, Faena Hotel & Universe, Gay Cruise, GCARD, Hilton Hotel Buenos Aires, Montevideo, MSC Opera, Punta del Este, Sheltown Hotel, Uruguay

Argentina to have its first Gay Cruise EGO

Feb 12 2011
Filed In: Buenos Aires, Gay Cruises, Montevideo, Punta del Este

Argentina to have its first Gay Cruise EGO | Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Punta del Este – Buenos Aires | All on board next December 12th. 2011 for the first Argentinean flagged Gay Cruise to start in the city of Buenos Aires. EGO Gay Cruise will sail for a period of 04 nights with a capacity for 2000 guests on board of the MSC Opera.

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Tags: Argentina, Axel Hotel, Axel Hotel Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, CarlosMeliaBlog.com, CM by Carlos Melia, EGO Gay Cruise, Eurovips, Gay Cruises, Gay Travel Argentina, Gay Travel Buenos Aires, Gay Travel Montevideo, Gay Travel Punta del Este, Gay Travel Uruguay, Gnetworks260, Montevideo, MSC, MSC Opera, Punta del Este, Thesys

La Vigna Country House Hotel

Feb 11 2011
Filed In: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

La Vigna Country House Hotel | Colonia Valdense , Uruguay | New York Times TOP 41 Places to Visit 2011. In 1880, it was set up as a Winery belonging to a family of Italian immigrants from italian Piedmont dedicated to Tannat winemaking. Today, more than 120 years after that, “La Vigna” is born as a warm and exclusive Country House Hotel, rigorously restored by its current owners.

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Tags: Buenos Aires, Casa Toscana, Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Valdense, Gay Travel Colonia del Sacramento, Gay Travel Uruguay, La Vigna, Montevideo, Tannat, The New York TImes, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento by The New York Times

Jan 09 2011
Filed In: Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento by The New York Times | Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay | As many of you know by reading my regular posts in my blog, Colonia del Sacramento is one of my favorite spots in the world to escape and get away from the hussle and bussle of the city when I am in Argentina. Well, it seems I am not that wrong since on the Sunday Travel section of this week of the The New York Times has been voted and ranked number 31 out of the 41 places recommended and MUST visit during this 2011.

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Adrian B. Customer Feedback

Jan 04 2011
Filed In: Customer Feedback, Punta del Este, Uruguay

Adrian B. Customer Feedback | South Africa | Hi Carlos. It went very well!! Nice Hotel the SERENA Punta del Este. Great food/service/location. Thx. Adrian

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DOT429 features Buenos Aires & Carlos Melia

Dec 28 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Colonia del Sacramento, in the News, Mendoza, Punta del Este

DOT429 features Buenos Aires & Carlos Melia ( by Ed Salvato ) DOT429 the new and fast-growing Gay and Lesbian networking and content site. Ed Salvato – Travel Editor – at DOT429 (http://www.dot429.com).

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Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Colonia, Colonia del Sacramento, DOT429, Ed Salvato, Mendoza, Punta del Este, Rio de la Plata, Uruguay

Colleen G. Customer Feedback

Dec 17 2010
Filed In: Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento, Customer Feedback, Uruguay

Colleen G. Customer Feedback • ( New York, United States ) Oh my goodness, we had a fantastic time! We enjoyed everything! I apologize, I wanted to email you to thank you but I came back to so much work. We were so very, very happy! Thank you so very much! I really loved the Design CE Hotel and the staff was great. Just so you know the front of the hotel is a bit loud from street noise, I think in the future I would stay in the back but the place is fantastic and I loved their staff! Feliz Navidad! You should come to my restaurant for New Years Eve, it’s great! xo, Colleen

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Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, CM by Carlos Melia, Colonia del Sacramento, FAENA Hotel. Design CE, La Casa de los Limoneros, Rojo Tango, San Antonio de Areco, Uruguay

The Small East Hotel

Dec 15 2010
Filed In: Punta del Este, Uruguay

The Small East Hotel • ( Punta del Este, Uruguay ) A brand new option in Punta del Este just opened its doors this week. A brand new boutique affordable option at this chic and classic destination in Uruguay. Across the street by Lighthouse and by the Sea, the privilege of being away from the noise and close to everything, is how they promote themselves and differentiate from others.

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Moises K. Customer Feedback


Filed In: Apartments, Customer Feedback, Punta del Este

Moises K. Customer Feedback • ( New York, United States ) This is one of the BEST vacations ever!!! Buenos Aires was fantastic. Punta del Este is GORGEOUS (and we did end up upgrading the room to what you originally suggested. Ocean view with balcony. (I want to move into this room permanently!) :-) . Back to Buenos Aires tonight. Then on to New York Friday night. I don’t want it to end so soon….. :-) Moises

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Craig N. Customer Feedback


Filed In: Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento, Customer Feedback, Iguazu Falls

Craig N. Customer Feedback • ( Washington, United States ) Hi Carlos – I want to thank you for helping organize an amazing trip to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Uruguay! Everything was perfect – people were on time, very friendly, accommodating, and helpful…everything was just as it should be. I also want to say the Casa de Limoneros as one of the highlights of the trip, particularly since it was on Thanksgiving. The property was so picturesque – we went for bike rides, runs, and enjoyed the pool. Sergio and Mario was quite a friendly pair too. I can’t say enough about the ladies at the front desk of the Design CE Hotel – they were so nice, friendly and helpful…so glad we met them and you recommended the hotel. Craig

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