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  • 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


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Posts Tagged "DOT429"

St Martin or St Marteen by Carlos Melia

May 02 2013
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

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Buenos Aires off the beaten path Luxury

Mar 07 2013
Filed In: 429Magazine, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, FeaturedSlider, GPS Carlos Melia

My latest contribution for 429 Magazine is OUT and ONLINE. Check it out. This time on my recent experience in Buenos Aires, exploring the off beaten path of luxury. La Bamba de Areco, Hotel del Casco, La Becasina Delta Lodge, Club Frances, Legado Mitico and my home away from home HUB Porteño Buenos Aires. Special thanks to LAN Airlnes for being my official airline on this trip.

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Granada in Nicaragua featured at 429MAGAZINE

Jan 23 2013
Filed In: Carlos Melia, in the News

My column on luxury gay travel for dot429 is out and online. Check it out !!! This week, my visit to the charming town of Granada in Nicaragua invited by the MUKUL Resort. Check it out HERE A must 2013 visit.

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MEDIA & PRESS

Oct 30 2012
Filed In: On the spotlight International Press

Here is the clipping of all the International Media & Press about CM by Carlos Melia, all my projects and myself. Hope you find it interesting and tells you a bit more about my work and myself.

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My 72hrs Tropezienne Experience at 429 Magazine

Sep 29 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, Europe, FeaturedSlider, France, in the News, On the spotlight International Press, Press, St Tropez

My weekly column on Luxury Gay Travel for dot429 and 429 Magazine is OUT and ONLINE. Please check it out. This week on …” My 72hs. Tropezinne Experience…” in St Tropez, French Riviera, France. Hope you enjoy it and till next week in full Luxury. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

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My Chronicles of Buenos Aires at 429 Magazine

Sep 06 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, in the News

My Chronicles of Buenos Aires at 429 Magazines | 429 MAGAZINE | Hi there my dear followers, my weekly column on Luxury Gay Travel for 429 Magazine at dot429 is OUT and Online. This week on my chronicles of Buenos Aires. Check it out. Till next week in full luxury. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

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Colonia del Sacramento UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Aug 15 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, Colonia del Sacramento, in the News, Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento UNESCO World Cultural Heritage | 429 MAGAZINE | Dear followers and friends, my weekly column on Luxury Gay Travel for 429 MAGAZINE at the leading and world’s largest LGBTA Professional Network www.dot429.com, is OUT and ONLINE. This week on Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Check it out and till next adventure in full luxury. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

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My TOP 10 recent favorite Hotel Stays in the World

Aug 09 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, in the News

My TOP 10 recent favorite Hotel Stays in the World | 429MAGAZINE | Dear followers, my column on Luxury Gay Travel for 429MAGAZINE at www.dot429.com is OUT and ONLINE. Check it out like every week. This issue, I share with you My TOP 10 recent favorite Hotel Stays in the World. Like in fashion, one day your are IN and the next day you are OUT. So stay tuned. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

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Vieques Island a quick summer getaway

Jul 25 2012
Filed In: 429Magazine, Carlos Melia, Gay Tripper Blog, Hotels, Puerto Rico, The Caribbean, Vieques

Carlos Melia, our luxury gay travel expert, shares his experience on especial occasions Summer Getaways, this time visiting Puerto Rico and the Island of Vieques at the W Retreat & Spa. Follow step by step his weekend journal and recommendations.

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My 48 Hours in Berlin for Gay Pride by Lufthansa

Jun 30 2012
Filed In: Berlin, Germany

My 48 Hours in Berlin for Gay Pride by Lufthansa  |  by Carlos Melia for 429MAGAZINE  | Greetings everyone from the western side of Turkey in Istanbul. I am transitioning along Europe and Asia, for over a month, but this is for another post.This week for my column on Luxury Gay Travel, I will be sharing [...]

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    June 9th - 22nd, 2013
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    Four Seasons Buenos Aires
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    Phoenix, Arizona
    Third week of July, 2013
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    July 26th - 28th, 2013

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    September 30th - October 3rd, 2013
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    December 2nd - 5th, 2013
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