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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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Gay Weddings in Argentina making news again

May 07 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Gay Marriage, Gay Wedding Planner, Gay Weddings, in the News

Gay Weddings in Argentina making news again | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Great beginning of the week. The Gay Wedding I am planning in Buenos Aires, Argentina for an Australian couple and 50 of their closest friends and family flying for all corners of the world, is already making news on the local newspapers, before it has even started. Pagina 12, a well know newspaper of Argentina, has interviewed the couple. Victor Hoeld and Alex Greenwich, have both chosen Argentina to tie the knot legally, and Carlos Melia as the official Travel Agent and Wedding Planner for this special event. Estancia Villa Maria, has been the chosen venue for the wedding ceremony, dinner and party. Read more HERE. Que vivan los novios. !!! CM

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Carlos Melia Fine Dining in Buenos Aires by GayTravel.com

May 05 2012
Filed In: Carlos Melia, in the News

Carlos Melia Fine Dining in Buenos Aires | GayTravel.com | GayTravel.com follows my steps on Fine Dining in Buenos Aires, this time at Tarquino. Click HERE to see the post. CM

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Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show

May 04 2012
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Tango, Tours & Activities

Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Great to see brands willing to reach out to the LGBT community, to take the initiative to create customized advertising pieces. Kudos to El Querandi Tango Show in Buenos Aires for going the extra mild. Tango, a guy thing… (www.querandi.com.ar). One of the most traditional corners of Buenos Aires, offers every night moving live tango performances and classes, live orchestra. The house, dating from the 16th century, right before the foundation of Buenos Aires. You can see my previous posts on this property at Tango Dinner Show, Private Tango Class. I chose to work with them, because they choose to work with US. Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show. Prices from 85 per person on. CM

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MIO Hotel Buenos Aires Checking OUT


Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Hotels

MIO Hotel Buenos Aires Checking OUT | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Have spent two nights at the lovely MIO Hotel Buenos Aires. Great location over Quintana Avenue in the heart of Recoleta. You can see my previous post on MIO here. Intimate, comfortable, friendly and cozy young hotel made in by Argentina. Opened in May 2011, ranked as Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 HOT List.

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My day exploring San Antonio de Areco

May 03 2012
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Estancias

My day exploring San Antonio de Areco | San Antonio de Areco, Argentina | Located only 90 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires, you can immerse yourself into the deep cradle of traditions of Argentina and the Gaucho culture. See my previous post on San Antonio de Areco HERE. Cheers. CM

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Chimichurri Recipe right from San Antonio de Areco


Filed In: Argentina, Carlos Melia, Estancias, GPS Carlos Melia, LIVE Carlos Melia

Chimichurri Recipe right from San Antonio de Areco | San Antonio de Areco, Argentina | If you love food as much as I do, you must try Chimichurri. The most traditional and renown Argentinean sauce, that goes very well with any type of meats, bread, salads…. you name it. Here is the traditional recipe I got today right from the kitchen of Estancia El Ombu, in San Antonio de Areco, cradle of Argentinean traditions, and from the hands of a local Paisana (aka. female Gaucho). Better than this… impossible. Enjoy it and let me know. CM

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LIVE from Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires


Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, LIVE Carlos Melia, News & Tips, Tours & Activities

LIVE from Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Last night I went to the Opera together with my friends and members of the Board of Directors of the Opera of Minnesota, Shelli and Luis and Shelli’s husband John. But not to any opera house, we came to Teatro Colon, known to have one of the top acoustics in the entire world, not said by me, but by experts like Pavarotti. The Opera we truly enjoyed with an amazing production was “La Forza del Destino” by Guisepper Verdi.

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The MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires

May 02 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, in the News

MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires | 429Magazine | My weekly column at 429Magazine is out and about. This week about the MUST Sleep and Dine destinations in Buenos Aires according to my own travel experiences. Check it out HERE and till next week. CM

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GPS Carlos Melia exciting Wednesday ahead in Buenos Aires

May 01 2012
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GPS Carlos Melia exciting Wednesday ahead in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | I am so excited about my day tomorrow here in Buenos Aires – Wednesday 2nd May. First, will be checking IN for two nights at the new Boutique Hotel Mio Buenos Aires. And in the evening Opera at the fabulous Teatro Colon to see “La forza del destine” by Giuseppe Verdi. Cannot wait. !!! Good Night everyone and stay tuned. (photo above: Morning postcard of my view of the Palermo Parks). CM

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CarlosMeliaBlog was awarded ABC – AWESOME Blog Content


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CarlosMeliaBlog was awarded ABC – AWESOME Blog Content | ABC | I am proud to accept the ABC award – AWESOME Blog Content. This award is very special, because it is granted by peer bloggers around the world, in my case by friend and colleague Ivan Quitanilla at Traveling IQ. Now to accept this award, the rules mandate that I describe myself or my blog using every letter of the alphabet and pass on the award to six fellow bloggers.

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