CARLOS MELIA BLOG | INDEPENDENT TRAVEL REVIEWS & TIPS ON HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL TRENDS & COOL STUFFS BASED ON MY OWN TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
  • HOME
  • CM Live
    • Carlos Melia on Tumblr
    • GPS Carlos Melia
    • Hotel Check INS
    • Carlos Melia Foursquare
    • My Videos LIVE
  • Hotels
    • Hotel Check Ins
    • I am Obsessed with
    • CM Favorites
    • Press Releases
    • Africa
    • Caribbean
      • Puerto Rico
      • Saint Martin
      • St Barth
    • Asia
      • Thailand
        • Bangkok
    • Europe
      • France
        • Deauville
        • Nice
        • Paris
        • Vesailles
      • Finland
        • Helsinki
      • Russia
        • Moscow
        • St Petersburg
      • Sweden
        • Arctic Circle
        • Stockholm
      • UK
        • London
    • Central America
      • Nicaragua
    • North America
      • Mexico
        • Riviera Nayarit
      • United States
        • New York
        • Florida
    • South America
      • Argentina
        • Buenos Aires
      • Peru
        • Cusco
  • Destinations
    • GPS Carlos Melia
    • Press Releases
    • Africa
      • Botswana
        • Chobe
        • Okabango Delta
      • Mozambique
      • South Africa
        • Hermanus
        • Kruger National Park
        • Cape Town
        • Wine Country
      • Zambia
    • Asia
      • Hong Kong
      • India
        • Agra
        • Jaipur
        • New Delhi
        • Varanasi
      • Laos PDR
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
        • Bangkok
        • Chiang Mai
        • Chiang Rai
        • Golden Triangle
        • Hua Hin
        • Koh Samet
        • Koh Samui
        • Krabi
        • Pattaya
        • Phuket
    • Caribbean
      • Puerto Rico
        • Vieques
      • Saint Martin
      • St Barth
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • France
        • Deauville
        • Nice
        • Paris
        • Saint Tropez
        • Versailles
      • Finland
        • Helsinki
      • Germany
        • Berlin
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Russia
        • Moscow
        • St Petersburg
      • Sweden
        • Arctic Circle
        • Stockholm
      • Turkey
        • Istambul
      • UK
        • London
        • Bath
        • Brighton
        • Costwolds
        • Manchester
        • Out of London
        • Stratford
    • North America
      • Mexico
        • Riviera Nayarit
      • United States
        • Atlanta
        • Boston
        • California
          • Los Angeles
          • Napa & Sonoma
          • San Francisco
        • Florida
          • Orlando
          • Fort Lauderdale
          • Miami
        • Las Vegas
        • New York
          • Fire Island
          • New York
        • Philadelphia
        • Washington DC
    • Central America
      • Nicaragua
    • South America
      • Argentina
        • Buenos Aires
          • Estancias
          • El Tigre
          • Mar del Plata
        • Cordoba
        • El Calafate
        • Iguazu Falls
        • Jujuy
        • Mendoza
        • Puerto Madryn
        • Salta
          • Cachi
          • Cafayate
        • San Carlos de Bariloche
          • El Bolson
        • Tucuman
      • Brazil
        • Florianopolis
        • Rio de Janeiro
      • Peru
        • Cusco
        • Machu Picchu
        • Lima
        • Sacred Valley
      • Uruguay
        • Colonia del Sacramento
        • Montevideo
        • Punta del Este
          • Jose Ignacio
  • Restaurtants
    • CM Favorites
    • Press Releases
    • Asia
      • Thailand
        • Bangkok
    • Europe
      • France
        • Deauville
        • Paris
        • St Tropez
      • Finland
        • Helsinki
      • Russia
        • Moscow
        • St Petersburg
      • Sweden
        • Stockholm
      • UK
        • London
    • North America
      • United States
        • Los Angeles
        • New York
    • South America
      • Argentina
        • Buenos Aires
      • Peru
        • Cusco
        • Lima
  • Tours
    • Europe
      • Finland
        • Helsinki
      • Russia
        • Moscow
        • St Petersburg
      • France
        • Deauville
        • Paris
        • St Tropez
      • Sweden
        • Arctic Circle
        • Stockholm
    • Central America
      • Nicaragua
    • North America
      • Mexico
        • Riviera Nayarit
    • South America
      • Peru
        • Machu Picchu
        • Sacred Valley
        • Cusco
        • Lima
  • Others
    • Airlines
      • My Experiences
      • Press Releases
    • Airport Transfers
    • Trains
    • Travel Apps
    • Travel in Style
      • Gadgets
      • Amenities
      • Fashion & Accessories
    • Tour Operators
      • Europe
    • Useful Websites
  • Health & Beauty
    • Beauty
    • Fitness
    • Nutrition & Supplements
    • Spas
  • CM Services
    • Travel Agent
    • Haute Experiences
    • Representations
    • LGBT Press & PR
    • LGBT Marketing
    • Gay Wedding Planner
    • Endorsements
  • About CM
    • Advertise
    • Corporate
      • Be Reviewed
      • Careers
      • Link Exchage
    • Events Worldwide
  • Contact
  • Press & Media
    • Awards
    • Contributions
      • 429 Magazine
      • Gay Tripper Blog
      • TripAdvisor
      • GT Network
    • Video Interviews
    • Enewsletter
      • August 2012
      • April 2013
    • Media Kit
    • Thank You CM
    • Customer Feedback
    • International Press
  • Join
    • Facebook Profile
    • CM Recommends
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Flickr Albums
    • CM Tumblr Posts
    • LinkedIN
    • GooglePlus
    • FourSquare
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
  • Categories

  • ...
  • Welcome to CarlosMeliaBlog

    Carlos Melia,Travel Agent. Luxury Travel Curator & Blogger. Wedding Planner. Public Relations & Marketing

    For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise.

    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.

    Hope you enjoy this trip and look forward hearing your feedback and comments. CM


  • CM / Recent Posts

    • Social Media vs. Return on Investment
    • TEQUILA vs. MEZCAL
    • Sailing onboard Four Seasons Yacht
    • Capri Rainbow enjoy your color
    • Marieta Islands National Park Mexico
    • Rosa Mexicano Traditional Cuisine
    • Hotel Check IN at Four Seasons Punta Mita
    • Private dinner at The Rock Punta Mita
    • Our London Weekend at 429 Magazine
    • Grosvenor House Hotel by JW Marriott
  • Last foursquare Check INs

    Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Last visited 2013/05/18
    Motel
    Super 8 Irving/DFW/South
    Last visited 2013/05/18
    Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Last visited 2013/05/18

Posts Tagged "carlosmeliablog"

St Pancras by Renaissance London

May 11 2013
Filed In: Europe, FeaturedSlider, Hotels, London, United Kingdom

So last weekend we took off on a four nights trip to London, for a fun weekend and also to see Beyonce’s Concert at The O2 Arena. So off we went and we stayed for the first two nights at the iconic recently renovated St Pancras by Renaissance hotel, which happens to be in King’s Cross attached to St Pancras Station.

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Brett Andrew Miles, Britain, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, Chamber Club Rooms, Chambers, CM by Carlos Melia, Eurostar, Gay, Gay Travel, Gothic Revival, Hamson Lounge, Haute Experiences, Historic Hotels, IGLTA, LGBT, London, Luxury Gay Travel, Luxury Travel Curator, Marcus Wareing, Marriott, Midland Grand, Midland Grand Hotel, Renaissance, Rubin Singer, Sir George Gilbert Scott, St Pancras by Renaissance, St Pancras Station, The Booking Office, The Gilbert Scott

Get your I-94 Admission Number Online


Filed In: FeaturedSlider, United States

For all those of you visiting and/or entering the United States without a Visa Waiver, now you can get your Admission Number online. You just need to visit www.cbp.gov/I94. The I94 is a form denoting the Arrival-Departure Record of particular foreigners.

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CBP, CM by Carlos Melia, Customs and Border Protection, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, I-94, I94, I94 Form, IGLTA, LGBT, Luxury Gay Travel, travel, United States

CITIBikes take on New York

May 10 2013
Filed In: FeaturedSlider, New York, Tours, United States

Spring / Summer season 2013 is here … so BIKE New York. CitiBikes has arrived, finally, to the Big Apple, same as London, Paris, Lyon among many other top cities around the world. Very smart move CitiBank. !!!

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Big Apple, Bikes, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CitiBank, CitiBike, CM by Carlos Melia, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, Hudson River Park, IGLTA, LGBT, London, Luxury Gay Travel, Lyon, Manhattan, New York, Paris, Velo V

Korean BBQ at Kang Suh Restaurant


Filed In: FeaturedSlider, New York, Restaurants, United States

I cannot ever get enough of Korean BBQ nor Saporo Japanese Beer. During my last trip to Philippines, a few years ago, I was introduced to both Korean BBQ and Shabu-Shabu and since then I have become addicted to it. One of the bests spots in New York for this, is right in the heart of Manhattan on 32nd street, on the little street between 5th and 6th Ave which is known as Little Korea.

Back to Top | 1 Comment
Tags: BBQ, Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, Japan, Kang Suh, Korean, LGBT, Little Korea, Luxury Gay Travel, Manhattan, New York, NYC, Restaurant, Rubin Singer, Saporo

GPS Carlos Melia Riviera Nayarit


Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, Mexico, Riviera Nayarit

Getting ready to depart early Monday, for my four days visit, next week, exploring Punta Mita and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, invited and hosted by Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico. Time to relax and focus on work, while exploring the small towns and villages of the Riviera.

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Alta Vista, Aticama, Been There Done That, Bucerías, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Four Seasons, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, Huichol tribe, IGLTA, LGBT, Litibu, Lo de Marcos, Los Ayala, Luxury Gay Travel, Nuevo Vallarta, Peñita de Jaltemba, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, Rincón de Guayabitos, Riviera Nayarit, San Blas, San Francisco, Sayulita, Sierra Madre Mountains

Rubin Singer on the cover of L’Officiel Thailand

May 09 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, in the News, Thank You CM

L’Officiel Magazine Thailand features Rubin Singer on their May 2013 Cover entitled “Rubin Singer Latest Collection”. Inside you will find images of the photo shoot with renowned Thai actress Meen Peechaya at the W Hotel Koh Samui , full coverage of the VIP Fashion Show overlooking the breathtaking Gulf of Thailand, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, Thai Airways, Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka and intimate interview entitled “Rubin Singer Born into Fashion”. Read the full post at Rubin Singer Blog. Public Relations and Travel arrangements by Carlos Melia – www.carlosmelia.com

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Belvedere Vodka, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Couture, Couture Designer, ETIHAD Airways, Fashion, Gay, Gay Travel, Gulf of Thailand, Haute Couture, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, L'Officiel, L'Officiel Magazine, L'Officiel Thailand, LGBT, Luxury Gay Travel, Meen Peechaya, Mercedes Benz, Pop Kampol, Rubin Singer, RubinSinger.com, Surachai Saengsuwan, Thai Airways, Veuve Clicquot, W Hotel Koh Samui, W Hotels

The Wolseley my favorite lunch in London

May 08 2013
Filed In: Europe, FeaturedSlider, London, Restaurants, United Kingdom

One of restaurants in my MUST DO & SEE list, every single time I come to London, is The Wolseley Cafe and Restaurant. No other restaurant catches my interest for a fabulous sophisticated lunch like The Wolseley. The Wolseley is a café-restaurant in the grand European tradition located in St James’ on London’s most famous of boulevards, Piccadilly.

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Cafe, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, England, Gay, Gay Travel, Green Park, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, LGBT, London, Luxury Gay Travel, Piccadilly, Restaurant, Ritz, St James, The Wolseley, UK

Present at Mrs Carter Beyonce’s Concert London


Filed In: Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, London, United Kingdom

One of the highlights of our recent flash visit to London last weekend, was to come to see Beyonce’s Concert at The O2 Arena. One of the first main shows of her new world tour ” Mrs Carter Show “. The most exciting moment of the night to me, was when Beyonce flew from the main stage to the center of the crowd on a very Pepsi moment flashing reds, whites and her dressed on a blue sequined bodysuit.

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done, Been There Done That, Beyonce, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, England, Fashion, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, LGBT, London, Luxury Gay Travel, Mrs Carter Show, O2, Rubin Singer, UK

GPS Carlos Melia LONDON is calling

May 02 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia, London, United Kingdom

London is calling me, and I am coming. Being on the TOP 5 of my favorite cities in the world, I never say no to my beloved London, specially when being hosted at the Chambers by the recently restored iconic St Pancras Hotel by Renaissance. London’s finest suites are in the original Chambers building with Butler Service, Private Club access & a spa offering 6 treatment rooms, gym & pool. Second stay will be at the Grosvenor House, in Park Lane. To be fully honest, ha ha ha I have never in my life been so happy and excited to stay at a Marriott property before. I see that Marriott is bringing sexy back with style and sophistication, with some of their premium signature brands, which I am sure most of you, mortal tourists, no idea were under their umbrella, like Bulgari, EDITION, The Ritz-Carlton and of course JW Marriott. One last reason and excuse for our trip to London, is Beyonce’s Concert at the O2 Arena, which we – Rubin and I, will be assisting with a nice entourage of friends both from New York and London. So you better stay tuned, because London is Calling and I am answering. See you in London Darlings !!!

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Beyonce, Bulgari, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, EDITION, England, Gay, Gay Travel, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, JW Marriott, LGBT, London, Luxury Gay Travel, Luxury Travel Curator, Marriott, O2, Renaissance, St Pancras Hotel, St Pancras Hotel by Renaissance, The Ritz-Carlton, UK

St Martin or St Marteen by Carlos Melia


Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, Saint Martin, The Caribbean

My full article about my experience in St Martin is OUT and ONLINE at dot429 Magazine featuring my La Samanna by Orient-Express. Check it OUT

Back to Top | No Comments
Tags: Been There Done That, Carlos Melia, Carlos Melia Recommends, carlosmeliablog, CM by Carlos Melia, Coralina Beach, Cupecoy, DOT429, Fort Louis, Gay, Gay Travel, Grand Case, Haute Experiences, IGLTA, La Samanna, Le Galion, LGBT, Lolos, Loterie Farm. Marigot, Luxury Gay Travel, Maho Beach, Ocean 82, Orient Bay, Orient Express, Oyster Pond, Philipsburg, Pinel Island, Saint Marteen, Saint Martin, Sir Roland Richardson, St Marteen, St. Martin, The Caribbean, Tintamarre, Trellis
‹ Newer Posts — Older Posts ›




  • GPS CARLOS MELIA
    See Carlos Melia next at the following destinations, hotels and events worldwide. Coming your way ? If you want to be featured please do not hesitate to contact me. More being added...

    Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
    May 13th - 16th, 2013
    Four Seasons Punta Mita

    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    June 9th - 22nd, 2013
    HUB Porteño Buenos Aires
    La Bamba de Areco
    Four Seasons Buenos Aires

    Phoenix, Arizona
    Third week of July, 2013
    by Visit Phoenix

    Los Angeles, California
    July 26th - 28th, 2013

    Riviera Maya, Mexico
    September 30th - October 3rd, 2013
    ILTM Americas

    Cannes, France
    December 2nd - 5th, 2013
    ILTM Cannes




  • CM / Tag Cloud

    Argentina Asia Bangkok Been There Done That Buenos Aires Carlos Melia carlosmeliablog CarlosMeliaBlog.com Carlos Melia Recommends chiang mai CM by Carlos Melia England Four Seasons France Gay Gay Argentina Gay Asia Gay Buenos Aires Gay Thailand Gay Travel Haute Experiences Hotel IGLTA International Press LAN Airlines LGBT Lima London Luxury Gay Travel Manhattan New York New York City Orient Express OUTAndes Paris Peru Recoleta Restaurant Rhino Africa Russia Stockholm Sweden Thailand UK United States
CM by Carlos Melia
Travel Agent / Luxury Travel Curator & Blogger / Public Relations & Marketing / Wedding Planner
Contact me at info@carlosmelia.com , on Twitter at CarlosMelia , or call us at +1.917.754.5515
www.carlosmelia.com   |   www.carlosmeliablog.com   |   www.hauteexperiences.com

Carlos Melia Network

Websites
CM by Carlos Melia
CarlosMeliaBlog
Haute Experiences
Social Media
Facebook Profile
Twitter
Carlos Melia Recommends
YouTube
Flickr Albums
CM Tumblr Posts
LinkedIN
Google Plus
FourSquare
Pinterest
Instagram
dot429


Blogs & Websites I LIKE

Blogs
Michael Romei's Blog
The Vagaybonds
Gay Tripper Blog
Ed Salvato Blog
Gays of Turkey
Websites
429 Magazine
Blogs I Maintain
Les Clefs d'Or Blog
Rubin Singer Blog
Haute Experiences Blog

Partnerships & Sponsors

Partnerships
MLGTPP
IGLTA
dot429
First in Service Travel
Signature Travel Network
TZELL Travel Group
Gay Travel Bloggers
Sponsors
Orient-Express
ME by Melia Hotels



...