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  • Welcome to CarlosMeliaBlog

    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.

    At CarlosMeliaBlog I speak Gay, but I am also fluent in Straight. Everyone is welcome, everyone.

    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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GoThaiBeFree.com LGBT Microsite by Tourism Thailand

May 17 2012
Filed In: Bangkok, Carlos Melia, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Hua Hin, in the News, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, Phuket, Thailand, Tips

GoThaiBeFree.com LGBT Microsite by Tourism Thailand | GoThaiBeFree.com | After many month of joint work and collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, local hotels, tour operators and restaurants, and several visits to Thailand, which will always stay close and dear to my heart, I am happy and proud to share and announce, that the first ever official and fully dedicated Asian destination LGBT Microsite by a Tourism Board, is up and online. This shows the interest, respect and commitment of Thailand as a destination, toward the international Gay Travelers, in a true Buddhist spirit. You will find many of my photos and collaborations on the site, like one above on the main banner, of me seating contemplating Phranang Beach from my villa at the Rayavadee Resort in Krabi. Mai Pen Rai Thailand it has been a pleasure to work with you all along this six month, and thank you for trusting CarlosMeliaBlog.com and myself for this project – www.gothaibefree.com check it out. !!! CM

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GPS Carlos Melia back in New York City

May 14 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, GPS Carlos Melia

GPS Carlos Melia back in New York City | New York, United States | Back in New York City. View of the Hudson River from the apartment. Time to relax, gain some energy back and focus on the new projects and adventures to come. CM

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American Airlines First Class Non-Stop BUE/JFK


Filed In: Airlines, Carlos Melia, Flights, LIVE Carlos Melia, News, Press

American Airlines First Class Non-Stop BUE/JFK | New York, United States | Back in New York City after and amazing month an a half in Brazil and Argentina. The way back, well on board First Class non-stop American Airlines flight from Buenos Aires to New York City (approx. 10 hours and 30 minutes ). Yes everyone, after an exhausting week planning a Gay Wedding in Buenos Aires, I got on my almost flat bed seat, jump into my AA pijamas, enjoyed a few glasses of White Wine and Champagne, caught up with movies and slept the whole way through to wake up over a great breakfast at JFK.

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Wedding Planning is officially my thing…

May 13 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Gay Honeymoon, Gay Marriage, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Weddings, GPS Carlos Melia

Wedding Planning is officially my thing… | Buenos Aires, Argentina | As from last night, I am officially a Wedding Planner, such an amazing and rewarding experience. Thank you Alex Greenwich and Victor Hoeld for letting me be part of your LOVE STORY. Here is a brief Photo Album of your journey here in Buenos Aires with all my love and respect. What an inspirational couple and an amazing family indeed. As Alex’s brother said last night at Estancia Villa María during his speech to the Groom+Groom… Marriage equality is more than bringing two people together… It is about bringing two families together…. Que VIVAN los novios. (Special thanks to Design CE Hotel and ROJO Tango for all their help and support.)

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Busy Gay Wedding Planning back Blogging soon

May 12 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Gay Honeymoon, Gay Marriage, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Weddings

Busy Gay Wedding Planning back Blogging soon | Carlos Melia | Hi there everyone…. been very busy this last two days taking care of my duty of Gay Wedding Planner and Travel Agent, for the Groom+Groom Alex Greenwich and Victor Hoeld, whom officially as from yesterday now they are new Husband+Husband. Argentina welcomes all international couples to come and marry. Yesterday we made it a realty for this couple original from Australia and fifty of their closest friends and family.

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Gay Wedding Planning week coming along GREAT

May 10 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Gay Honeymoon, Gay Marriage, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Weddings, GPS Carlos Melia

Gay Wedding Planning week coming along GREAT | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Only two days away for the big day and main event, when Groom+Groom will say YES I DO and tie the knots for the eternal love…. yeah I am a romantic, can’t help it. ! Argentina was the country chosen by this Australian couple, to celebrate this special date, along with 50 of their closest friends and family flying from all corners of the world. I on my role of Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner, took over the amazing and rewarding responsibility to become the official Wedding Planner and Travel Agent, and here I am back in Buenos Aires ultimating all details for the big day.

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Travel Pop Art – A regular month in the Life of Carlos Melia


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Travel Pop Art – A regular month in the Life of Carlos Melia | Carlos Melia | The story of my life written with great passion and pleasure. Pop Art made out of Hotel Keys, my homes away from home. Thank you to the support of all independent and chain hotels around the world, always a pleasure to work with you all. CM

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KLOUT ranks CarlosMeliaBlog once again

May 08 2012
Filed In: Awards, Carlos Melia, in the News

KLOUT ranks CarlosMeliaBlog once again | KLOUT | According to KLOUT on January 2012, the ranked me as a Broadcaster and Influencer status with a KLOUT score of 62. Today I checked again, and I am happy to say my score has gone up 5 points and now I am consider to be a PUNDIT. Yeah… I know sound weird right ? Pundit Status means: You don’t just share news. As a Pundit, your opinions are wide-spread and highly trusted. You’re regularly recognized as a leader in your industry. When you speak, people listen. Thank you KLOUT I will try to live up to your standards. CM

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Hotel Openings 2012 you MUST Try at 429MAGAZINE


Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, in the News

Hotel Openings 2012 you MUST Try at 429MAGAZINE | 429MAGAZINE | Dear followers, my weekly column at 429MAGAZINE for the dot429 LGBT Social Professionals Network is OUT and online. This week on … “Hotel opening 2012 you MUST Try…”. This is how they posted it on their Facebook Wall: dot429′s luxury travel expert Carlos Melia shares his must see hotels opening in 2012 for 429MAGAZINE. Till next week where I will share with you my 4 day and 3 night magical experience on board the Orient-Express Train from Bangkok to Singapore. A journey like no other. Have a great week. (click on the image above to see the full article). CM

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BEYOND Gay Martini Bar Buenos Aires sneak preview


Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, News & Tips

BEYOND Gay Martini Bar Buenos Aires sneak preview | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Will Buenos Aires get back on its feet and revamp a sophisticated, trendy and interesting Gay Night Scene, that somehow, sometime along the way, in the last two years, has totally been lost ? Well judging from what I have seen today, the answer is YES. BEYOND, the first ever Gay Martini Bar of Argentina and of the city of Buenos Aires, right over Juncal street, meters away from 9 de Julio Avenue in Recoleta. Today, Edgar its owner – original from Chicago, US – invited me to a sneak preview of what by late May 2012 will become, hopefully, Tuesdays thru Sundays, into the hub of the Gay Scene of Buenos Aires.

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