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    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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    Former Mr Gay International 2008, I work along the main LGBT organizations worldwide, in pro of our rights and to assure everyone that indeed It will be Better.

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Archive for the "Montevideo" 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

Interview to Carlos Melia by ALFA FM • Uruguay

Jul 31 2010
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Montevideo, Mr Gay World, Press, Uruguay

Radio Interview to Carlos Melia in MONTEVIDEO ( Only Spanish Version ) this interview was conducted by Gilberto Gonzalez of Radio ALFA FM in Montevideo, Uruguay during my last visit and press conference in this city. Topics: Gay Travel / Mr Gay World Uruguay among many others.

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Would you like to spend the night here when in Montevideo.?

Jul 30 2010
Filed In: Apartments, Montevideo, Uruguay

How would you like to spend the night here when in Montevideo.? • a brand NEW option in the city of MONTEVIDEO at the most traditional and iconic buildings of this charming city the Palacio Salvo.
Palacio Salvo is located at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant living in Buenos Aires, who used a similar design for his Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Finished in 1925, Palacio Salvo stands 100 metres high with the antenna included.
It was built on the site where the Confiteria La Giralda was once located, a place renowned for being where Gerardo Matos Rodríguez wrote his tango La Cumparsita, in 1917.

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FMAP Magazine • Friendly Guide/Map of Montevideo

Jul 28 2010
Filed In: Gay Maps & Guides, Montevideo, Uruguay

FMAP Magazine • Friendly Guide/Map of Montevideo. (Free distribution) A pocket gay guide of the city of Montevideo, offering full listings of gay venues (Hotels/Bars/Discos/Restaurants/Saunas/XXX/Beauty/Stores) all over the city, Gay Maps and interesting articles. Now on their 3rd edition. Friendly MAP Magazine / Friendly Map Blog. I wish them the best success. CM

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Radio Interview to Carlos Melia in MONTEVIDEO


Filed In: Carlos Melia, Montevideo, Mr Gay World, Press, Uruguay

Radio Interview to Carlos Melia in MONTEVIDEO ( Only Spanish Version ) this interview was conducted by Sergio Puglia of Radio SARANDI in Montevideo, Uruguay during my last visit and press conference in this city. Topics: Gay Travel / Mr Gay World Uruguay among many others. CM

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Tags: Carlos Melia, Gay Montevideo, Gay Uruguay, La Puerta Negra, Mr Gay World Uruguay, Radio Sarandi, Sergio Puglia

LA PUERTA NEGRA Gay Bed & Breakfast Montevideo

Jul 27 2010
Filed In: Hotels, Montevideo, Uruguay

La Puerta Negra is the first Gay Bed & Breakfast of the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. An affordable option right in the heart of the city. Basic but comfortable rooms with shared bathrooms. Full WiFi Access. Prices range from USD 35 x Single Room / USD 50 x Double Room / USD 70 x Triple Room, all including breakfast.

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Tags: Dan Mastrogiacomo, Eduardo Peñarroja, La Puerta Negra, La Puerta Negra Centro

MEDIO y MEDIO • Drink made in Montevideo


Filed In: Did you know, Drinks, Montevideo, Must Do, Uruguay

Today while walking around the bohemian and interesting area of MERCADO DEL PUERTO in Montevideo – Port Market – I was introduced to a typical drink of this city, that from now on… among many others have become a new addiction. Not for nothing in less than an hour two full bottles of Medio y Medio were rolling empty along the alleys of the market.

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Tags: Medio y Medio, Mercado del Puerto, Roldo's Bar

BUQUEBUS Speed Ferry to Uruguay

Jul 24 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Colonia del Sacramento, Jose Ignacio, Montevideo, Punta del Este, Uruguay

BUQUEBUS Speed Ferry that links in no time the City of Buenos Aires with multiple points all over Uruguay, and now after launching the BQB Airlines, also serving several destinations in Brazil such us Porto Allegre and soon to come Florianopolis.

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