The Hurricane Club brings Hawaiian Cuisine to New York
2012-05-23 22:15:02
The Hurricane Club brings Hawaiian Cuisine to New York | New York, US | Yes.... I arrived to the restaurant without having any idea what to expect other than the address, and the certainty that if my friend Michael choose it, was going to be quiet a ride like always. So I went along with my eyes closed. Although the main entrance, got me lost for a while, once I entered into the main room, I immediately got the vibe and the atmosphere, and as soon as they sat us and brought one of their signature drinks, the #77 Coconut with spiced Rum, coconut, cardamom and passion fruit, I asked the waiter.... is this a Hawaiian Restaurant?... ha ha ha he looked at me perplex without need of the obvious reply... YES.

Eastern & Oriental Express by Carlos Melia at dot429.com
2012-05-18 08:17:29
Eastern & Oriental Express by Carlos Melia at dot429.com | 429MAGAZINE | Hi there... my weekly column on Gay Luxury Travel for 429MAGAZINE at dot429.com is now out and online. This week on my own experience at the Eastern & Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore by Orient-Express Trains. Hope you enjoy this journey of sophistication combining the best of British and Asian style and service. Read the full article HERE. Truly A Journey Like no Other. Till next week were I will share with you all my experience in Botswana, Africa. CM for Carlos Melia Recommends

Auckland Women Having a Ball
2012-05-18 00:22:34
If you’re planning on visiting New Zealand’s North Island in July, you’ll want to join the local women for the Lesbian Ball. Costumes and music around the theme Butch & Burlesque. For more information, contact Gay Auckland Business Association and for recommended hotels in Auckland, see Rainbow Tourism Places.

GoThaiBeFree.com LGBT Microsite by Tourism Thailand
2012-05-17 08:25:26
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

Mykonos Gay Film Festival
2012-05-15 23:43:39
Been to gay Greece? Mykonos has been the almost lone hotspot for three decades, and this summer there will be three large gatherings and events attracting many international visitors. In the lineup is the Gay International Film Festival. For film buffs, there are two dates to put in your calendar: June 11-17 and September 10-16. [...]

American Airlines First Class Non-Stop BUE/JFK
2012-05-14 14:30:54
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.

Wedding Planning is officially my thing…
2012-05-13 06:35:50
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.)

Mountain Chalet with Pink Sofa Opens for Frosty Fruits Ski Trip
2012-05-12 21:00:41
Rainbow snow alert for women skiers, boarders, frosty frolickers. Australia’s Lesbian and Gay Ski Week, aka the Frosty Fruits Ski Trip, runs down the slopes of the Victorian Alps, from August 19 to 24 at the gorgeous Hotham Alpine Resort. Now in its fourth year, the hosted and very social. ski week is six fabulous [...]

Busy Gay Wedding Planning back Blogging soon
2012-05-12 03:35:05
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.

LAN Makes it Easier to Visit South America's Wonders
2012-05-11 11:30:57


Thailand A Spectacular land of Smiles by Xtra.ca
2012-05-10 12:42:35
Thailand A Spectacular land of Smiles by Xtra.ca | Xtra | Great article by Xtra.ca on Thailand, after our 10 days Press Trip to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle. Thank you Xtra.ca and editor Matt Mills for a brilliant piece and for mentioning CarlosMeliaBlog.com. Click on the image above to read the full article. CM

Gay Wedding Planning week coming along GREAT
2012-05-10 11:03:45
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.

Travel Pop Art – A regular month in the Life of Carlos Melia
2012-05-10 07:03:08
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

KLOUT ranks CarlosMeliaBlog once again
2012-05-08 20:59:45
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

Hotel Openings 2012 you MUST Try at 429MAGAZINE
2012-05-08 20:06:00
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

BEYOND Gay Martini Bar Buenos Aires sneak preview
2012-05-08 18:21:50
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.

Gay Weddings in Argentina making news again
2012-05-07 09:32:16
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

Gay Vienna in June Pride Month
2012-05-06 23:49:24
Vienna Pride Parade 16 June Since its first edition in 1996, the Rainbow Parade not only is the most important event of the lesbian, gay and transgender movement, but also an important symbol for a culture of solidarity, tolerance and equality. The 17th Rainbow Parade as part of Vienna Pride is organized by the Vienna [...]

Carlos Melia Fine Dining in Buenos Aires by GayTravel.com
2012-05-05 19:11:22
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

Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show
2012-05-04 19:42:08
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