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A COMPILATION OF ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS ABOUT MYSELF, CM BOUTIQUE GAY TRAVEL AND/OR MY PROJECTS BEING FEATURED OR REVIEWED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL GAY AND MAINSTREAM PRESS WORLDWIDE.
INTERNATIONAL PRESS
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Here is a compilation of some of the articles and interviews about myself and/or my projects from the Press worldwide. Hope you all enjoy it. !!! Over the years I have been recognized as a referent on gay travel to South America and I do collaborate on regular basis with the gay and mainstream media featuring destinations in Argentina, Uruguay and the rest of the world. I also encourage you to Google Carlos Melia or Pride Travel and you will see the whole listing or articles online.
CM • One of my passions is to travel around the world gathering experiences and information to later share with all of you, bringing up to date information that will help you save time, money and more important bad experiences... I also collaborate with some of the online and printed publications below, feeding them with news and information on travel services and products from Argentina, Uruguay and other multiple destinations worldwide. SO send me your news and information, new openings and events... it doesn’t hurt to keep the editors informed and updated.... !!!
* this are only a few of the magazines I collaborated for, feeding them information and news about new Travel Services and Products, in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay and rest of the world. From left to right: HX Magazine (New York, USA), The Advocate (United States of America), OUT Traveler (United States of America), DNA Magazine (Australia), Gay Pages (South Africa).
PAROU TUDO / BRAZIL 2009 <<
The main GLBT site of Brasilia, Brazil featured Carlos Melia and +CM, during the final of Mr Gay Brasil 2009, for which our own Carlos Melia is the DIrector for America and The Caribbean for Mr Gay World.
LINK: http://paroutudo.com/materias/redacao/090910.php
EL PAIS NEWSPAPER / URUGUAY 2009 <<
The main newspaper of Uruguay has featured Carlos Melia as a pioneer in Gay Travel to South America, CM Boutique Travel as the preferred gay travel agency. Also show their strong interest to have a candidate of Uruguay competing for the Mr Gay World title next February 2010 in Oslo, Norway. To read more follow the link below to the Official Website of EL PAIS.
LINK: http://www.elpais.com.uy/Suple/DS/09/08/16/sds_435798.asp
ZONA ROSA MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
ZONA Rosa Magazine is the first gay magazine in the United States or Canada fully devoted to Gay Latinos. On their issue # 02 they have featured Argentina as the main topic, therefore I was chosen to do the Cover + Centerfold of the magazine and I was also named < Hombre Ñ >.
Since last July I was appointed Travel contributor of the magazine, and on this issue you can read my four pages article about gay travel to Buenos Aires called < Buenos Aires, Chronicles of a Gay Traveler >. Hope you enjoy it. You can follow ZONA Rosa Magazine online at the link below. ( this magazine prints 10 thousand copies every two month ).
LINK: http://www.gaylandia.net/node/5
BEAR MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
The main Bear community Publication and Media Group < Bear Magazine > has recently published on their last Issue # 68 a full article about BUENOS AIRES. Once again we are proud to say that our company CM Boutique Travel has been chosen as the main Gay Travel Agency to plan your next holidays to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Uruguay.
We were quoted on this article as < Need a Travel Agent.? Contact Carlos Melia who specializes in gay travel to Buenos Aires. For the latest Deals and Packages go to his website: www.carlosmelia.com >
DNA MAGAZINE / AUSTRALIA 2009 <<
The leading gay travel magazine of AUSTRALIA has featured CM Boutique Gay Travel and Carlos Melia on their last JULY Issue ( #114 ) on their Up Late in Buenos Aires article, as the best Travel Agency and Travel Information Source to plan your next trip to Buenos Aires or any destination in Argentina and Uruguay.
We were quoted on this article as < Carlos Melia is an independent Argentinean travel agent who does tailor-made packages for gay travelers with everything from accommodation and city tours to restaurant reservations and nightlife events. Please visit: www.carlosmelia.com >
HX MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
Once again I am featured into HX Magazine. This time in the SEEN section... at the HX Gay Travel Expo that took place las April 30th. in the city of New York.
NEW YORK BLADE NEWSPAPER / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
The New York BLADE has recently published my EL CALAFATE article. This is part of my Public Relations and Marketing actions that I am doing for the United States Gay Community, promoting and commercializing Gay and Gay Friendly Products and services from Argentina and Uruguay. I personally went down to El Calafate and El Chalten to gather experience and information about this destinations, and visit serveral hotels and tours to review and rate them. You can see more about it on the EL CALAFATE section of my site. (here) Special thanks to Sur Turismo, Esplendor Hotel Calafate, Design Suites Hotel Calafate, IMAGO Hotel & Spa, Xelena All Suites and my personal favorite La Cantera Hotel. Hope you enjoy the article.
HX MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
I did my collaboration as FREE LANCE Gay Travel Writer for HX Magazine for their special issue on Gay Travel Worldwide, featuring Buenos AIres. You can see this article online at www.hx.com ( issue 921 ). The section is called THE GAYS ON THE GO and my collaboration is the SOUTHERN EXPOSURE.
DNA MAGAZINE / AUSTRALIA 2009 <<
This article is on the MARCH issue of DNA Magazine (Australia) about the MR GAY WORLD competition, event for which I was at the time Director of all America and the Caribbean. There are several quotes by me and my company www.pride-travel.com.
SHANGAY MAGAZINE / SPAIN 2009 <<
I was invited by the organization of Mr Gay Spain as a Judge and co Host for their Mr Gay Spain election. The following day I was featured into one of the floats for Madrid Gay Pride Parade.
ZERO MAGAZINE / SPAIN 2009 <<
I was invited by the organization of Mr Gay Spain as a Judge and co Host for their Mr Gay Spain election. The following day I was featured into one of the floats for Madrid Gay Pride Parade.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE BUENOS AIRES BOARD OF TOURISM / ARGENTINA 2009 <<
This is an Online Article ran by the Argentinean Board of Tourism for their Official Website about Gay Travel to Argentina, myself and my travel agency Pride Travel. Hopefully this will give you a more formal presentation about myself and my business.
LINK: http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/turismo/especiales/index.php?id=12&lang=en
ABOUT.COM by ANDREW COLLINS / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
The famous About.com website has quoted Carlos Melia, Pride Travel and one of our Short Term Apartments Rental in Buenos Aires in their website. Take a look what Andrew Collins - Gay & Lesbian Travel Independent Reporter - has to say about our services and products.
LINK: http://gaytravel.about.com/od/detailedlodgingreviews/qt/Melia_Apt.htm
EDGE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
Edge website featured CM Boutique Travel and our operations in the US Market.
LINK: http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=travel&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=93562
LIVE INTERVIEWS WITH CARLOS MELIA <<
A couple of years ago there was this show called " Gay Chefs " at a local Food Network in Argetina. I used to do my collaborations with them every so often, talking about International Gay Travel.
( Hey do not laugh at my hear style ).
This article was produced by Ed Walsh. He did a full video about Gay Travel to Buenos Aires, and Pride Travel was one of the main features of his video. Congrats... !!
> GAY CHEFS | TV SHOW ARGENTINA | 2008
> ED WALSH | PROFILE INTERVIEW | 2008
HX MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2009 <<
I was invited to participate as Judge and Featured Guest for the Mr Gay New York event at the
Splash Bar & Disco.
REVISTA MERCADO / ARGENTINA 2008 <<
This is a copy of the article about Buenos Aires Gay Friendly in Revista MERCADO, with several quotes by me Carlos Melia. Hope you enjoy it.... sorry only available in spanish.
Revista MERCADO is a very prestigious magazine about business and marketing in South America.
AIME MAGAZINE / BRAZIL 2008 <<
This is a copy of the article about Buenos Aires Gay Friendly in Revista MERCADO, with several quotes by me Carlos Melia. Hope you enjoy it.... sorry only available in spanish.
Revista MERCADO is a very prestigious magazine about business and marketing in South America.
FOLHA DE BRASIL / BRAZIL 2008 <<
During my reign as Mr. Gay International 2008 I visited the city of Sao Paulo. This is an article on one of the main Newspapers FOLHA DE BRAZIL about my visit and activities.
LINK: http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/ilustrada/ult90u373613.shtml
SHANGAY MAGAZINE / SPAIN 2008 <<
Article on the SHAGAY Express Magazine that is distributed all over Madrid and Barcelona.
ELLE MAGAZINE / ARGENTINA 2008 <<
I among other businesses was quoted on Gay Travel to Argentina. You can see my full body
picture on the 2nd. page.
PASSPORT MAGAZINE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2008 <<
Article published on Passport Magazine, titled “ La Buena Vida en Buenos Aires “.
LINK: http://www.passportmagazine.com/destinations/LaVidaBuena.php
LA NACION NEWSPAPER / ARGENTINA 2008 <<
The leading Argentinean LA NACION Newspaper did an interview featuring my projects and me.
LINK: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=785595
THE BBC LONDON / ENGLAND 2005 <<
The BBC of London ran an Article and Video about Buenos Aires and I was appointed the Guide and Expert to advise them on what to do, see and more...
LINK: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4113819.stm
INFOBRAND / ARGENTINA 2005 <<
Article in Spanish titled Gay Flag.
LINK: http://www.infobrand.com.ar/notas/437-Buenos-Aires-con-bandera-gay
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TIME OUT BUENOS AIRES / ARGENTINA 2009 <<
Former Pride Travel, current CM Boutique Gay Travel has been listed by the prestigious TIME OUT magazine as one of the best Gay Travel Agencies for travel in Argentina and Uruguay.
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LADEVI PUBLICAIONES / ARGENTINA 2010 <<
The main travel publication of Argentina LADEVI and South America has featured CM Boutique Gay Travel and our last visit to the northern region of Argentina ( Salta / Jujuy / Tucuman and Mendoza ). The main purpose of this trip this AMAZING destinations was to review and promote hotels, and other travel services... and put together the logistics for the four Gay Groups planned for 2010 to this region.
ZONA ROSA Magazine / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2010 <<
ZONA ROSA Magazine # 03 is out and online. This third issue theme topic is Spain, therefore watch out for my article/review on BARCELONA. ZONA ROSA Magazine
ZONA ROSA Magazine is the first and main magazine targeted to the Latin Gay Community of the United States.
VISIT TO SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE / ARGENTINA 2010 <<
During February 2010, I have spent a whole week touring around the south region of Argentina ( San Carlos de Bariloche / San Martin de los Andes / Villa la Angostura / Lanin National Park / Seven Lakes Corridor ). My visit have been covered and commented by many local news websites, radios and TV shows. Here are only some samples. ( Bariloche 2000 • ANBariloche )
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