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Thank you for choosing Carlos Melia Luxury Travel Curator, and trusting me to create this travel experience for your/yours. I kindly would like to take a minute of your time, to ask you for your valuable Feedback and Comments. If you could share with me, some of your overall impressions and highlights of your journey, would be highly appreciated.
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THANK YOU in advance and looking forward to planning more unique travel experiences for you around the globe. Carlos Melia
REAL COMMENTS BY MY CLIENTS TRAVELING THE WORLD
REAL CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
READ WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE SAYING OF MY WORK AND SERVICES
> Customer Feedback Gay Couple on a week in Turkey from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Izmir and Ephesus
MAY 22nd, 2019 - Portland, Oregon United States
"... Carlos is very detail-oriented and prompt in his replies. He encourages feedback from his clients in a friendly manner and customizes their itinerary according to their interests. Thank you, Carlos!. ...”
Bertrand G. & Fidel R.
> Customer Feedback a Mom and Daughter luxuriating at The Beaumont Hotel in London
MAY 03nd, 2019 - New York, NY, United States
"... Thank You. We landed and are in the car headed to Beaumont ...”
"... The hotel is beautiful!! We got an incredible upgrade. Can't thank you enough. Service is fantastic..."
Rona P. & Daughter
> Customer Feedback 18 Days Luxury Group Trip to Israel & Jordan
MAY 03rd, 2019 - New York, NY, United States
"... Hi Carlos Thank You for your email. We arrived in Tel Aviv on time and safely. We did some exploring today and are now getting ready for our first meeting with the group. The hotel is very nice ...”
"... Hi Carlos, We just returned to NY Saturday afternoon. Had a fantastic time and it was a great trip! Everything went well - the tour was well organized, jampacked with sightseeing, lots of fascinating information, and interesting group of people and amazing food! ..."
Jeremy & Lisa F.
> Customer Feedback Gay Couple indulging in Argentina
APRIL 25th, 2019 - Rio Ancho, NM, United States
"... Home sweet home! Perfect flights from Mendoza to Buenos Aires to DFW to ABQ! Our custom blended wine made it too. Thank you Carlos Melia for planning a fabulous trip!..."
Curt Young & Don Braatz
> Customer Feedback 10 Days at The Lowell Hotel in New York
MAY 01st, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA, United States
"... Dear Carlos, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for arranging for our beautiful rooms for the at The Lowell. From the moment we arrived, everyone has treated us, not as guests, but as residents. There is nothing better than the feeling of being at home, while traveling. You were so kind to send the champagne. Thank you so much! Sending you loads of love and appreciation. Warmest regards..."
> Customer Feedback 10 Days in Costa Rica from San Jose to Pacuare, Arenal and Guanacaste.
JANUARY 16th, 2019 - New York City, New York, United States
"... What an incredible excursion to Costa Rica. Thank you for being able to call you with an idea that I wanted to visit the country and you put the perfect holiday together. Part adventure and part relaxation, all amazing. The staff and people were very friendly and helpful and the experiences will be held in our memory forever. ...”
Aydin Arjomand & William Trainor
> Customer Feedback NYE in Marrakesh at Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh + Fes at Riad Fes by Relais & Chateaux. + Meknes & Volubilis.
JANUARY 04th, 2019 - Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
"... Leaving Fes for our last day adventure to Volubilis and Meknes. Thanks to our friend and travel guru Carlos Melia for setting up an unforgettable journey, including the beautiful Riad Fes ...”
Michael Frey & Catherine Bloom
> Customer Feedback 15 Days in South Africa & Botswana. Cape Town at Belmond Mount Nelson + Botswana at Chobe Game Lodge / Belmond SAVUTE & Belmond Khwai River Lodge + Johannesburg at Athol Place Hotel & Villa by Relais & Chateaux.
DECEMBER 16th, 2018 - New York, NY, United States
"... Special thank you and shout out to Carlos Melia for organizing the trip of a lifetime. ....”
Bonnie Lipton Lochner ​
> Customer Feedback Two Weeks in Peru, South America / Lima at Belmond Miraflores Park + Amazon at ARIA Aqua Expeditions + Cusco at Belmond Monasterio + Machu Picchu at Belmond Hiram Bingham + Sacred Valley at Sol & Luna.
NOVEMBER 24th, 2018 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
"... We are in Mexico City now, only one more leg to travel. Thank you for arranging such an amazing adventure. We had a fantastic time. We look forward to working together again soon!!!. ....”
Stephanie Rosol + Dina Dalessio + Denell Hoggard ​
> Customer Feedback Half Month in Thailand / Bangkok at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok & The Siam + Chiang Mai at Four Seasons Chiang Mai + Golden Triangle at Four Seasons Tented Camps + Koh Samui at Four Seasons Koh Samui
NOVEMBER 06th, 2018 - New York, NY, United States
"... Carlos booked us a wonderful trip! He took care of flights, hotels/resorts and even excursions and tours! He made perfect flights times with very easy connections. Also he arranged a wheel chair for my husband at the airports which made things so much easier. The hotels and resorts were amazing! I won’t lie, they we’re bigger and a little more exspensive then I would have normally booked. That being said, they were amazing! Beautiful pool private villas with our own pools! Rented cabins over looking the river. One resort even had a 24 hour private live in butler. We lived like kings. We had private tours guides showing us the country from temples, shopping, restaurant, elephants and even the night life. We even received hotel credits through booking with him. Truly one of our best trips ever. ....”
Stephan Pluchino & Gary Thomas
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> Customer Feedback 01 Month in Italy / Rome at Cavalieri Hotel by Waldorf Astoria + Florence at Four Seasons Florence + Venice at The Gritti Palace
OCTOBER 01st, 2018 - Philadelphia, PA, United States
"... Thanks for arranging a fabulous trip to Italy! We loved all our tour guides - so knowledgeable and helpful. Also appreciated you creating an itinerary that accommodated my husband's special needs - not being able to do too much walking in a day. The days varied enough that he got a rest and the guides were always looking out for a seat for him to relax while explaining a site. The VIP greeters at the AP (especially coming into Rome) were worth it to not have to wait in long lines as well. We look forward to working with you on more international adventures in the future....”
Cathy Geddes
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> Customer Feedback 10 Day Europe from Amsterdam / Ghent / Paris for the French Open Roland Garros
JUNE 01st, 2018 - New York, NY, United States
"... Hi Carlos - We both wanted to thank you for arranging and supporting us on our European vacation. The Hotels were lovely and we were taken great care of at each location due to your relationships - Thank you for your oversight, guidance, responsiveness and patience! ;-) We will be in touch….. Warmly,..."
Lisa & Phyllis
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> Customer Feedback Two weeks in Punta del Este Uruguay and Sao Paulo Brazil
FEBRUARY 22nd, 2018 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
"...We travel quite a lot off the beaten track and tend to be reasonably clued up when it comes to making our own arrangements, in fact our recent trip to Uruguay was our first time to engage a travel planner. It felt like the kind of destination where it makes sense to have someone who knows the ropes and can ‘open doors’. Carlos has done just that and so much more, working with him was the best decision we could have ever made. Carlos has planned out everything meticulously and perfectly and he adapted the plan to our ever changing ideas and wishes. Both him and his local team were always available, very responsive and just a pleasure to deal with. Our trip would not have been the same without his help. To top it all up, the arrangements he has made for Mark’s birthday with the Fasano in Sao Paulo on our way back home were out of this world. Thanks Carlos, we look forward to planning our next trip with you!..."
Aron & Mark
> Customer Feedback NYE Windstar Cruise to The Caribbean
JANUARY 13th, 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
"...This is the second time I've worked with Carlos to plan a fantastic adventure! His knowledge, attention to detail and concern for the client are unsurpassed. What makes Carlos truly special is that he takes the time to really know the client and ensure that the travel experience meets every expectation. I can't imagine traveling without him..,"
Gail Schwartz
> Customer Feedback Women Group Trip to Argentina & Peru
JANUARY 08th, 2018 - New York & Philadelphia, United States
"... The three amigos are getting ready to sayfarewell to Peru and an incredible trip planned and curated by @carlosmeliablog. If you are traveling and want the best and unique treatment, superior guides and transfer and the ultimate culinary experiences Carlos is your man for incredible land experiences. Thank you Carlos from the three amigos. Looking forward to our next trip!! Carlos Melia,"
Juliette Morris, Lauren Mennella & Lori Marcotrigiano
> Customer Feedback Women Group Trip to Argentina & Peru
JANUARY 08th, 2018 - New York & Philadelphia, United States
"... The three amigos are getting ready to sayfarewell to Peru and an incredible trip planned and curated by @carlosmeliablog. If you are traveling and want the best and unique treatment, superior guides and transfer and the ultimate culinary experiences Carlos is your man for incredible land experiences. Thank you Carlos from the three amigos. Looking forward to our next trip!! Carlos Melia,"
Juliette Morris, Lauren Mennella & Lori Marcotrigiano
> Customer Feedback Family month trip in France & Italy
JULY 23rd, 2017 - San Francisco, California, United States
"... Dear Carlos,We are on the plane now, getting ready to head to SF. Venice was gorgeous and very special for our family. A beautiful way to end a truly exceptional vacation. Thank you so much for all the work you did to create seamless transfers and transitions, to arrange the very best experiences for our family and to ensure the best amenities and warmest welcomes! Considering all of the changes we created, we cannot begin to tell you how much we appreciated your patience and flexibility with us. You are truly one of a kind. Thank you for everything! We are looking forward to Thailand!Xoxo,
Eva & Bryan Schreier..."
Eva & Bryan Schreier and family
> Customer Feedback Family month trip in France. Portugal & Spain
JULY 20th, 2017 - San Francisco, California, United States
"... Carlos, We truly had a SPECTACULAR trip to Europe and of course you had a MAJOR role in making it so. All the hotels you booked included the most divine breakfast every morning & our rooms (kids & ours) were always beautiful & spacious with a special amenity welcoming us at each check-in! Our transfers from and to the airports were seamless and all the drivers were very courteous, professional & helpful.
And last but not least our check-in at the train station in Madrid to Barcelona was super easy thanks to your booking. Thanks so much again for making our trip super easy & hassle free. Loved every moment of it. Hugs,
Sobia and Nadir..."
Sobia & Nadir Shaikh and family
> Customer Feedback on a 40's Birthday Celebration on a month trip in Italy
JULY 18th, 2017 - Los Angeles, California, United States
"... Carlos, AJ and I want to thank you for arranging such an amazing holiday for us in Italy. We have loved every minute. I especially want to thank you for making my birthday extra special with the flowers, the card from you and Rubin, and the two birthday cakes--all made for a very touching addition to a already perfect day.
One quick note about Mario at Privilege Italia. I'm sure you already know, but we wanted to say that we were impressed by Mario's professionalism and warmth. Each of the drivers and guides that he sent were wonderful. A special note about the drivers: they all showed up early looking super sharp and handsome, which we really appreciated. We couldn't have asked for more from our trip.
All the Best, Robbie and AJ
P.S. Each Belmond Hotel is UNREAL! They are on a whole different level of luxury and beauty..."
Robbie & AJ - Luxury Gay Travel
> Customer Feedback on a Group Trip to Israel & Jordan
MAY 12th, 2017 - Philadelphia United States
"... Carlos – I just want to thank you for the phenomenal vacation we just had!!!! It was an incredible program, a fabulous location, and everything was perfect!
Please pass along my thanks to the Wadi Rum camp folks…they were in a terrible situation that wasn’t their fault, and the on-site manager handled everything really well. It was a fun night, and they were very accommodating for our large group.
Thanks again – it was absolutely perfect!!! .."
Gail & Group of Friends
> Customer Feedback on a Trip to Cuba
APR 17th, 2017 - San Francisco, United States
"... Carlos, We had a most memorable family trip to Cuba, one that we will be talking for years and will become part of family lore. Thank You!!! Wences. .."
Wences Casares - CEO and Founder of Xapo
> Customer Feedback on a Trip to South East Asia: Thailand, Hong Kong & Myanmar
JAN 08th, 2017 - San Francisco, United States
"... When it comes to travel, you can call me picky. I've always organized trips myself and used to spend a considerable amount of time looking after every single detail. But when my wife and I decided to travel to Asia with our three kids for an adventure this winter, I knew I needed help to pull off the ambitious trip I had in mind. Carlos came recommended by a good friend, and exceeded all expectations. We were gone for two weeks and visited Hong Kong, Yangon, Bagan, Bangkok, and Koh Samui. Everything that was writhing Carlos' control was simply perfect, and I mean really perfect. And when things got complicated because of bad weather in Koh Samui and we had to try leaving before being stranded, Carlos was the one up at 3am NY time to assist every step of the way. This trip was probably the most memorable for our family so far, and Carlos had a lot to do about it. I'm so thankful, and can't wait to plan our next big adventure with him. .."
David Marcus - Vice President of Messaging Products at Facebook
> Customer Feedback on a Trip to South East Asia: Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam
JAN 08th, 2017 - San Francisco, United States
"... Hello Carlos, I want to thank you for all your help with planning our recent trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. The trip was a truly extraordinary experience from start to finish. Each day brought a new set of sights and sounds and experiences — sunrise over Angkor Wat; a day spent walking through Cambodian villages near Siem Reap; a hair-raising cyclo tour of Hanoi, including visits to the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and residence; a local family’s water puppet show north of Hanoi; a beautiful 3-day cruise on Halong Bay with first-class accommodations and beautiful sights; a morning in Hue spent talking with a Vietnamese historian over tea; a visit to a working farm and cooking school outside Hoi An; a Vespa tour of the countryside around Hoi An; a whirlwind tour of Saigon, including visits to all the key sights and a speedboat trip up the Saigon River to see the Cu Chi tunnels; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on a private boat trip through the Mekong Delta (an extraordinary 2-day adventure into the ‘real Vietnam’ during which we did not see even one other Western tourist); all ending with a beautiful week on the Gulf of Thailand in an extraordinary property where we were somehow treated both as royalty and like family. And these are only a few of the highlights of our trip. There was so much more! We do not think of you as a travel agent, or as someone who just “plans trips.” I notice your website now describes you as a “luxury travel curator,” and that is truly perfect! You have planned three international adventures for us now, including our wedding and honeymoon trip, and each of them has given us an extraordinary range of experiences, far beyond anything we could have planned ourselves, together with memories we will treasure forever. We hope you will curate many more travel experiences for us in the years ahead. Thank you and best wishes for the new year. Kind regards, David & Edwin . .."
David Knopf & Edwin Marrero - Luxury Gay Travel
> Customer Feedback on a Trip to Brazil and Argentina
NOV 16th, 2016 - Atlanta, United States
"... Carlos helped us with all accommodations, air travel and tour guides for a week long trip to Argentina. The trip was simply spectacular. Every hotel was magnificent, We got several hotel room upgrades because of Carlos and this made a real difference. . Additionally, the guides and meet and greet service were all really great. He helped us customize the trip so that we had a great mix of sight seeing, wine tasting, hiking, spa and even a cooking class. Carlos followed up on everything and always responded promptly if we had any questions. His attention to all the details is what makes Carlos really stand out. For example, he recommended we attend a tango show in BA and the show he recommended was amazing and in a truly beautiful hotel. It was something that I had originally doubted doing and I am so glad we did not miss that. I would highly recommend Carlos if you are planning a trip and will definitely use his services again! In fact, I can't imagine planning another trip without him!..."
Kathy & David Payne
> Customer Feedback on a Holiday in Greece
NOV 06th, 2016 - New York, New York, United States
"... I had never used a travel agent before but decided to let someone else make some arrangement for me in Greece. I met with him twice explained what I wanted and he took care of all my needs. He arranged the trip including hotels and airfare many months ahead of the trip, was accessible when I had questions, and was available during the trip when I had to cancel a car reservation. The hotels were lovely, air connections were good, and he also directed me to some gay sites that I wanted to explore while in Greece. He is a personable man who knows his stuff and would use him again.​..."
Robert Seligson
> Customer Feedback on Business Trips around the globe
NOV 05th, 2016 - Tokyo, Japan
"... Carlos has made my business trips to Europe as smooth as possible. I loved the Meet & Greet service at Heathrow & CDG as even the Fast Track Lane is too long. All the car services and hotel choices are always perfect! There isn't a single restaurant reservation he cannot secure in any city. He is absolutely the best for a perfect trip! I can't wait to plan my next real dream vacation with Carlos!!​..."
Emi Hayashi - Emi Hayashi Group representing Decorte, Jean-Georges & Kate Moss
> Customer Feedback on a Celebration Trip to France and Italy
NOV 03rd, 2016 - Palo Alto, California, United States
"... Carlos planned my 20th wedding anniversary trip to France and Italy. I have never worked with a trip curator before and have always planned my own vacations start to finish. I am a very detailed, organized and picky person with very high expectations so was hard for me to let someone else plan this special trip. Carlos came referred to us by a dear friend who has impeccable taste and promised I wouldn't be disappointed. This vacation exceeded my expectations in every way. I don't think I ever touch my suitcase as there was someone waiting to greet us at every turn. The hotels were the perfect amount of luxury, the restaurant reservations were spot on and the tour guide tasteful. Every detail was seamless. This was the first vacation that I have been on where I was actually on vacation! I am already booking my European family vacation with Carlos for this summer!..."
Allison Rose & Dan Rose - VP Partnerships at Facebook
> Customer Feedback for several trips planned to Europe
NOV 01st, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada. United States
"... Carlos has done an incredible job understanding our travel needs. His knowledge of the countries we wanted to visit and the experiences he helped craft were spot on. Itineraries, hotels and restaurants couldn't have been better..."
Michael Frey - Drive This Entertainment
> Customer Feedback on multiple family trips planned around the world
NOV 01st, 2016 - San Francisco, California, United States
"... I can't believe that I used to plan our trips myself! Carlos does a much better job! He is very knowledgeable, always provides great trips that and efficiently and professionally manages every aspect of our trips. I get to enjoy and relax now; thank you Carlos!..."
Wenceslao Casares - Founder & CEO of XAPO
> Editor Feedback from and Article written by me on Luxury Travel to Thailand
OCT 31st, 2016 - New York, New York, United States
"... Hi! Thx for checking in. Fernando and Erika loved it!! It comes out Thurs. I have to say you are seriously one of the most professional colleagues here. I can always count on you. I know you had so much on your plate but you still took the time to deliver a great, thoughtful story. Thank you so much. It is a pleasure working with you, Carlos. Safe travels and see you soon. Sekita..."
Sekita Ekrek- First in Service Travel
> Customer Feedback on a trip planned for them to London, UK
OCT 3rd, 2016 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
"... Querido Fabian: Ante todo me disculpo por haber dejado pasar tanto tiempo sin darte mis impresiones –y agradecimiento-por el viaje a Londres que tuviste a bien organizarnos. Los servicios contratados -transfer, paseo y hotel- fueron excelentes y la recomendación de los restaurantes fantástica. Fue un viaje corto pero muy bien aprovechado.
Destaco el hecho que en el hotel fuimos muy bien recibidos y cumplieron con todas las expectativas de up-grade que habías comentado (mejora de cuarto, late chek out, bono para consumición, etc.). De tal modo las cosas fueron muy buenas, gracias a tu intervención. Te mando un afectuoso abrazo. Carlos Arslanian ..."
Carlos Arslanian
... curating the world of luxury travel & lifestyle, by experience, one destination at the time...
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