Next STOP ILTM Cannes
ILTM CANNES| Happy and honored to announce my next participation atILTM– International Luxury Travel Market on their 2016Cannes, France Edition. This year same as I did for ILTM Americas, I have been...
View ArticleCarlos Melia Blog awarded and ranked TOP 100 Luxury Travel Blogs on the web
PRESS CLIPPING| Accolade of the day.!! Way to begin my day with an email notifying me that carlosmeliablog.com has been awarded " TOP 100 Luxury Travel Blogs " in the web by Feedspot.…” Hi Carlos, My...
View ArticleBaden Baden the iconic Brenners Park Hotel & Spa and more
GERMANY| So my travel during the month of February, took me to Frankfurt, Germany on a work trip, where I managed to escape for a one night relaxing experience in Baden Baden, with as lovely stay at...
View ArticleOur stay at The Towers Waldorf Astoria before closing its doors
NEW YORK| Of course - me being me, could not resist the temptation to be among the last few guests to ever stay and say farewell to this iconic New York landmark and Grande Dame - The Towers Waldorf...
View ArticleRabat transitioning from France to Fes – My week in Morocco by Relais & Châteaux
RABAT, MOROCCO| After an amazing and very hectic week inFrance for ILTM 2016 in Cannes, I was ready for my next experience and first ever – long overdue – visit to Morocco. This invitation came to me...
View ArticlePASSPORT Magazine "TRAVEL BLOGGERS" Meet the Digital Nomads who use the Net...
INTERNATIONAL PRESS| So who are the leading gay and lesbian travel bloggers ? How did they start ? Why should we follow them ? And what can we learn from them ? by Stuart Haggas. TRAVEL BLOGGERS Meet...
View Article” I disdain affordable Luxury “Carlos Melia Luxury Travel Expert – Interview...
INTERNATIONAL PRESS| Belgian glossy lifestyle magazine – The Gay Issue, interviews and features Carlos Melia on their March/April/May 2017 Issue. The interview is featured on their cover as Carlos...
View ArticleMy weekend Glamping in St Michaels at Belmond Inn at Perry Cabin
ST MICHAELS, MARYLAND | Check Out my photo gallery of my recent stay at Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond, This peaceful and charming manor house resort and spa, the Inn at Perry Cabin sits in beautiful...
View ArticleOvernight visit to San Francisco for the SFMOMA Birthday Bash Annual Gala Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO| Overnight visit to San Francisco for the SFMOMA Birthday Bash Annual Gala Dinner representing RUBINSINGER. Featured stay at Palace Hotel San Francisco member of The Luxury...
View ArticleBoosting your LGBTQ Business – Feature by Vacation Agent
INTERNATIONAL PRESS| Travel trade magazine features Carlos Melia on their July 2017 printed article entitled " Boosting your LGBTQ Business - Specialists disclose what this ever-expanding market is...
View ArticleOvernight visit to Santiago de Compostela in Spain
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, GALICIA, SPAIN | Two weeks ago, I joined a week trip by Relais & Chateaux Hotels and Restaruants, to visit all their current properties in Galicia, Spain and all over...
View ArticleFirst day in Portugal an Amarante and Douro Valley Sojourn
AMARANTE, PORTUGAL | Two weeks ago, I joined a week trip by Relais & Chateaux Hotels and Restaurants, to visit all their current properties in Galicia, Spain and all over Portugal. After a lovely...
View ArticleA Gourmet visit to Porto and stay The Yeatman Wine Hotel & Spa
PORTO, PORTUGAL | Two weeks ago, I joined a week trip by Relais & Chateaux Hotels and Restaurants, to visit all their current properties in Galicia, Spain and all over Portugal. After a lovely...
View ArticleAn Afternoon walking around Lisbon exploring Alfama District
LISBON, PORTUGAL | Two weeks ago, I joined a week trip by Relais & Chateaux Hotels and Restaurants, to visit all their current properties in Galicia, Spain and all over Portugal. After a lovely...
View ArticleEarly morning in Tokyo for an up-close SUMO Wrestling Training Session
TOKYO, JAPAN | During my last trip to Tokyo, other than the traditional visit to the Tuskiji Fish Market, the SAKE Tastings, and Tea Ceremonies, one of the most interesting tours I took, was an early...
View ArticleMy Private Koto Class at a Teak House at the gardens of Tokyo National Museum
TOKYO, JAPAN | This is how I spent my afternoon at a Teak House at the lovely gardens of Tokyo National Museum, taking a private class of Koto with this two lovely - and very patient - ladies. The koto...
View ArticlePrivate Zen Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto
KYOTO, JAPAN | During my time in Kyoto, I went off the beaten path, to experience 400 years ago of Japan. I took part of a Private Zen Japanese Tea Ceremony at a traditional Japanese house by renown...
View ArticleOvernight at Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel & Restaurant in Cascais and visit to...
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL | After spending a lovely day in Lisbon walking around the Alfama District, it was time to head to Cascais and to our hotel for the night the Fortaleza do Guincho by Relais &...
View ArticleA Mediterranean beach and gourmet escape to Algarve with stay at Bela Vista...
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL | After a week in Portugal exploring the country from North to South, it was the last night of my visit, and the best way to say farewell, was by an overnight beach and gourmet escape...
View ArticleA first overnight stay at a Ryokan at Kanamean Nishitomiya by Relais & Chateaux
KYOTO, JAPAN | One of my all time travel bucket lists and dreams, was to stay at a traditional Japanese Ryokan. So when I planed my visit to Kyoto, I made sure that my first night would be spent at...
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