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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.

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




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Customer Feedback by Douglas Bartholomew

Jan 02 2012
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Customer Feedback by Douglas Bartholomew | Burlington, Canada | Customers keep sending their comments over my services and their experiences. Happy to hear they had a great time while visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Going for more on this 2012 diversifying destinations and bringing new options. A great way to begging 2012 indeed. CM

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Douglas B. Customer Feedback

Oct 05 2011
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Douglas B. Customer Feedback | Canada | Carlos: Thank you again … I haven’t told you but for many years I worked as a Tour Director for one of the largest travel agencies in Canada. It specialized in travel for medical doctors and other professional groups. It was an amazing company and I very much enjoyed working with them. (It was part-time only because I had my career as a social worker also.) I must say that as good as that company is … I am thoroughly impressed by you and your service. You are even better than the agency I worked with. Thanks again. Douglas

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TravelAgent Magazine Latin America for Gay Clientele

Apr 04 2011
Filed In: Carlos Melia, in the News, Press

TravelAgent Magazine Latin America for Gay Clientele | New York | by Joe Pike for TravelAgent Magazine. Here is a copy of the interview I gave for TravelAgent Magazine in New York City about Latin America for Gay Clientele, Growing a Niche Market. Travel agent / consultant Carlos Melia offers tips on selling South America to gay travelers… (read the full interview). You may also watch the LIVE Video interview at TravelAgent. Enjoy… CM

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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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Troy Masters from Gay City News Customer Feedback

Jan 13 2011
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Troy Masters Customer Feedback | New York City, United States | Troy Masters is the Founder and Publisher of Gay City News. My trip to Argentina, Uruguay and the Rio de la Plata region, thanks to Carlos Melia’s outstanding organizational skills, went off without a hitch. We trusted him with everything and relied on him to make sure we saw Buenos Aires as it is meant to be eperienced; he hit all the right notes and we were never disappointed. It was like a well-executed Tango.

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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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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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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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Craig N. Customer Feedback

Dec 15 2010
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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Nobert H. Customer Feedback

Nov 19 2010
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Nobert H. Customer Feedback ( United States ) • Carlos, We returned from your trip. I want to thank you for all the arrangements. Everything went wonderfully, The hotels were all great and the drivers were all there to meet us at the airports for all our pick ups. We enjoyed visiting Argentina, Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, the Iguazu Falls and Santiago de Chile. Thanks again. Norbert

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