Coldplay in Buenos Aires / Feb 26, 2010.

VIVA LA VIDA
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Jesus Luz, Madonna's toy boy. Making up.

Pet Shop Boys & Depeche Mode in BUE

October 2009

Gorgeous Juan Martín!

DIEUX DU STADE PORTFOLIO

JUAN MARTIN HERNANDEZ
Los Pumas Rugby Team / Argentina

Buenos Aires, the cultural capital of South America

The cultural capital of South America, and one of the world's great gay destinations, Buenos Aires pulses with energy and is rife with diverse, historic, and colorful neighborhoods. Fans of shopping, wine, food, and gay nightlife will find plenty to see and do here. Here's a gallery exploring all there is to see and do in gay Buenos Aires, including such charming neighborhoods as Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood, Recoleta, Belgrano, and San Telmo.


From Andrew Collins, About.com
photo by Andrew Collins

Argentine attorney general supports marriage

Argentine Attorney General Esteban Righi recommended Aug. 8 that Congress consider legalising same-sex marriage, saying the nation can't ignore gay people's "reality."
Source: news.pinkpaper.com

2nd International Forum of Businesspeople and Entrepreneurs focused on the GLBT Market

Opening : First gay bookstore in Buenos Aires

Otras Letras Bookstore: specialized in subjects concerning the GLTB community.
You will find it at "Chueca" Bar & Resto, Alsina 975, Monserrat

Fuente : Clarin

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Jesus in Buenos Aires

Jesús Luz - Madonna´s Toy Boy - alone in BA doing an exclusive photo shoot for Ona Sáez spring summer collection.

Buenos Aires World Book Capital 2011, by UNESCO

An acknowledgement of the best programme dedicated to books and reading.

The city of Buenos Aires was nominated as World Book Capital 2011 on the account of the consolidated strategy underpinning the programme, as well as of the quality and variety of its candidature file.

2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Peter Zumthor, 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Buenos Aires has been honored this year as the presentation ceremonies city.

The Palacio San Martin (1906) was the site of the 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize celebratory dinner.



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14 GAY DAYS !! BUENOS AIRES + 2 BRAZILIAN DESTINATIONS : FLORIANOPOLIS & RIO DE JANEIRO

Buenos Aires : A killer gateaway. See it on Bump

10 Myths About Travel Agents

1. Myth: All Travel Agents and Agencies are the Same Fact: Every travel agent is different and has a different area that they specialize in. So, depending on what type of trip you are looking to take one travel agent will suit you better than another. That’s why it is important when planning a trip to find a travel agent that specializes in where you want to go.
2. Myth: No One Uses Travel Agents AnymoreFact: Travel agents still sell 51 percent of all airline tickets, 87 percent of all cruises, 81 percent of all tours and packages, 45 percent of all car rentals and about 47 percent of all hotels.*
3. Myth: Travel Agents are Trying to Cheat Me if They Don’t Quote Me the Cheapest PriceFact: Travel agents know the ins and outs of different itineraries. While you might find one that is a little bit cheaper, that cheaper itinerary might involve a whole slew of headaches. For example, longer waits at the airport and odd travel times. A travel agent will be looking to get you the best value for you money spent which should include the most direct and time friendly itinerary they can find. – Unless you have told them you would prefer to have the cheaper options presented as well expect value to be a factor included in the trip they plan.
4. Myth: It is Expensive to Use a Travel AgentFact: The fee a travel agent charges really depends upon the agent. While some of the more luxury agencies have higher fees, the average fee is quite marginal. Some travel agents will even drop the fee or offer a discount once you have finalized your trip with them. Plus, you can always ask an agent upfront what their fees are and decide for yourself if it’s worth it. Also, it is important to remember that a lot of online booking sites, such as Orbitz and Expedia, charge a booking fee as well.
5. Myth: I Can Easily Book the Same Trip on My Own Without Using A Travel Agent. Fact: Although travel agents have access to all of the same outlets you would use when looking to book travel, they also have access to exclusive pricing and package deals that are most times not available to the public. Your travel agent also has more leverage in helping out in situations such as hotels claiming to be booked, when in fact they may still have rooms available that are on hold for travel agents reservations. So when everyone else is telling you “No” your travel agent can help turn that to a “Yes.”
6. Myth: Travel Agents Don’t Have Information as Updated as the InternetFact: Travel agents obtain some of their information from the same sources as online booking sites such as Orbitz and Travelocity. They also receive daily emails and faxes with new specials from resorts and hotels that may not be published on the internet. Travel agents can also call a place directly to see if they can work out other kinds of special deals for you, something an online site can’t do.
7. Myth: Travel Agents Are a Waste of TimeFact: Although you can find much of the same information that the travel agent provides for you on your own, you are going to spend a lot of valuable time doing so. A travel agent can actually save you from hours of painful research and price comparison shopping. They have up to date prices, hotel conditions, and interesting new activities. Their prior knowledge and experience gives them the upper hand in trip planning.
8. Myth: Travel Agents Have Lost Their CloutFact: Travel agents book hotels, cruises, and activities every day. The companies that provide these services know that and want their business and will work to keep that business coming back. So while a place might be telling you “Sorry we are booked,” for your one time trip, they are more likely to make an acceptation for the travel agent to insure that the agent sends them more business in the future.
9. Myth: Good Travel Agents are Hard to FindFact: While there are some below par travel agents out there, sources such as Tripology are great outlets to go to find reliable specialized travel agents that will match your needs.
10. Myth: Travel Agents Can Only Book My Flight and HotelFact: Travel agents can arrange car service, personalized tours and activities, in addition to all the basic travel services they provide. They are also excellent sources of information concerning good restaurants, good sites to see, and tips on what to pack.
*Source: American Society of Travel Agents

See this video about Argentina - Tourism

Buenos Aires: Living Large, by John Polly

...Gay life in Buenos Aires is rich - and engrained in the cityscape as well as it is in New York or San Francisco. It’s a given and no big deal. There are lively bars, thumping dance clubs, late night drag shows–and you’re likely to see gay folks at any stylish restaurant or lounge, intermingling with their straight counterparts, too...

Read the full article by John Polly

The B-52s - "Funplex"

The B-52s are: Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson.
In Buenos Aires April 16th. at the Luna Park !!

Impact

The cultural capital of South America

The cultural capital of South America, and one of the world's great gay destinations, Buenos Aires pulses with energy and is rife with diverse, historic, and colorful neighborhoods. Fans of shopping, wine, food, and gay nightlife will find plenty to see and do here. Here's a gallery exploring all there is to see and do in gay Buenos Aires, including such charming neighborhoods as Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood, Recoleta, Belgrano, and San Telmo.

read the Out.com full article by Andrew Collins

Pics : Andrew Collins

Queer Tango in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Latin paradise and cultural center of Argentina, is hosting their second International Queer Tango Festival. From December 1 through December 8, students and teachers from all around the world gather together and learn the sultry Argentine dance moves with no attention paid to the genders of the people who pair up (nor to which one wears heels).
Queer Tango is more than just a sexy dance, but also a cultural movement. Although its origins are within this fair South American capital, its followers can be found all around the world.
by The Out Traveler G.P.S

SALVATION, THE BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL GAY PARTY CIRCUIT IN BUE

Salvation the biggest international gay party circuit, will have its premier in Buenos Aires on December 13, 2008.

The best of the best in gay travel destination.

2008 OUT TRAVELER Readers' Choice Awards :
The best of the best in gay travel destination.

And the Winner is....BUENOS AIRES !!!





Awarded as best gay travel destination for the second year and this time... COMBO !!!

DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
- Gold: Argentina
- Silver: Australia
- Bronze: Spain

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION
- Gold: Buenos Aires
- Silver: Barcelona
- Bronze: Amsterdam

Read the full article By Ed Salvato and Brandon Miller

Hot Diego Balut...you'd better expand your screen ;-)

STOP HIV

One of our sexy rugby player Star: Juan Martin Hernandez / Los Pumas Team.

One of our sexy rugby player Star: Ignacio Corleto / Los Pumas Team.

Top 10 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent

Addressed to those who are debating whether to use a live travel agent to book their vacation or to go it alone by using the Internet.

1. You’ve Googled “ Argentina vacation,” and come up with 17.8 million responses. Need a little help editing those choices?
2. Remember when you used that obscure website to book your hotel, and when you got there you spent your beach vacation overlooking a parking lot?
3. How many hours were you on hold with the airline when your flight was cancelled because of a snowstorm?
4. Did you really mean to spend your honeymoon at that resort whose one tiny pool was fil led all day with 12 screaming children?
5. Who knew that when you booked that “villa” in Tuscany it would be a small room with a kitchenette and no air conditioning? Funny it looked much better on your computer screen.
6. No one explained to you that in July it’s winter time in Rio , and so you showed up there with nothing but five Hawaiian shirts and three pairs of swimming trunks.
7. How about the time you really needed a restful vacation, and you ended up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and someone threw up on your shoes?
8. Yes, I guess that hotel must have used a telephoto lens when they took a picture of those guest rooms that you saw on their website.
9. I suppose contacting the Attorney General to resolve the fact that that Internet site has billed your credit card three times instead of once is the only route to take at this point.
10. It was definitely odd that there were no cab drivers at the airport at 3:00 in the morning when you finally landed in Costa Rica , but booking a transfer to your very remote hotel would have been a good thing to remember when you purchased your airline ticket and hotel online.

Buenos Aires, UNESCO City of Design

The city of Buenos Aires, Argentina was appointed as the first UNESCO City of Design on 24 August 2005.

Through public-private collaboration, the city of Buenos Aires has been able to harness the energy and innovation of its design sector for development initiatives on a local, regional and international level.
Not only has the city diversified its economic growth potential, but it has also engaged a broad array of stakeholders in building one of the most vibrant and dynamic design scenes in Latin America.

As a cross-road of diverse backgrounds, histories, people and ethnicities, the city of Buenos Aires has been capturing the essence of diversity and creativity in order to develop one of the most viable and productive design industries in the South American continent.

Spanning the fields of fashion, architecture, industrial, interior and urban design with a keen focus on incorporating the latest technology and know-how, Buenos Aires is a city that inspires design.

Buenos Aires + Patagonia Argentina

Visit Buenos Aires "with class", lodged at the awarded World's Best Gay Hotel, by Planet Out and enjoy its pleasures...
Link your stay in The Gay Mecca, with an impossible to loose tour to Patagonia, traveling across Ushuaia, the southern city on Planet, wonderful glaciers, high mountain ranges as the Andes, lakes and millenary woods.

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The Capital Of Cool

...In a country built by immigrants from elsewhere in Latin America, Europeand the Middle East, many Argentines view this recent foreign influx as acolorful new chapter in that story.

Local officials don't like to hear that B.A.is hot because it's cheap, but love the fact that it's emerging as an artcolony.

Not only are foreign artists settling here for the first time, butcreative Argentines are returning from self-imposed, post-crisis exile abroad,creating the most vibrant cultural scene the city has ever known... read the full essay in the Newsweek.

Argentine Nights

"...Drawn by the city’s cheap prices and Paris-like elegance, legions of foreign artists are colonizing Buenos Aires and transforming this sprawling metropolis into a throbbing hothouse of cool.

Musicians, designers, artists, writers and filmmakers are sinking their teeth into the city’s transcontinental mix of Latin élan and European polish..."
read the full essay at the The New York Times.

Awarded as 2008 Best International City, Planet Out

Many cities establish publicly gay-owned accommodations, nightclubs and so on. However, few make the kind of concerted citywide, legislative, cultural and marketing pushes to attract -- and keep -- LGBT tourism flowing year after year. All of the cities nominated for this award offer leading gay travel services, amenities, activities and support -- but alas, only one can be crowned queen.
The 2008 PlanetOut Travel Award for best international city goes to: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is not known as the Latin Paris for nothing -- but the city's charm, cosmopolitan sophistication and boisterous LGBT nightlife are all its own.
By Ed Salvato with Nikko Lencek-Inagaki

City of Buenos Aires and its Roundabouts

The city of one of the most important ones in Latin America, is a great cosmopolitan and many-sided metropolis.With its evident universal influence, this city astonishes the tourist. It is the capital of the Argentine Republic and the vital bond of the nation.It offers a wide variety of attractions: monuments, churches, museums, art galleries and theatres; squares, parks and gardens with ancient trees; typical neighborhoods; large commercial centres, traditional and modern hotels, typical restaurants and international cuisine.As long as European architecture is concerned, many streets recall those of Paris.
Its numberless museums, exposition and conference centers, art galleries, cinemas and theatres with high level national and international spectacles are witnesses of its important cultural life.
The Colon Theatre, one of the most important lyrical theatres in the world, is seat, together with some other scenarios, of an intense musical activity that comprises all genres including, of course, the famous and typical Tango; besides, the city is frequently visited by orchestras, groups and soloists from all over the world.Financial, stock-exchange and economical seat of the country, Buenos Aires is the principal port of the nation. It has an intense commercial activity, reflected in numberless shops of the main world famous branches, shop centres and commercial shopping.Buenos Aires is a city with its own personality, open to the World's architecture, culture and art; cosmopolitan and contradictory, dynamic and traditional, historical and avant-garde.
The size of Buenos Aires forces travelers to choose their visits very well. Without a good guide, the city may seem scattered. Therefore, it is advisable to choose different itineraries depending on the travelers' free time.

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AXEL HOTEL AT SAN TELMO

Luxurious Axel is a unique and cool experience100% Gay ambience. Good vibe and intimate.

Hotel concept focused on the use of common spaces : restaurants, cocktail bar, chill out area, spa, garden with a pool and a solarium.

If you like to watch men stretching, bending, straining, sweating, soaping and swimming you are in the right place.

The Architecture & Furniture futurist designs. Water, glass, steel and light everywhere in the interior & outdoor design (e.g. a spa glass-bottomed pool, suspended on the 5th. floor over the lobby, as a transparent roof.

Furniture signed by Charles and Ray Eames, Mies van der Rohe and Eileen Gray).Rooms are stocked with condoms and a card which says "Have Fun".

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BUENOS AIRES IS BETTER THAN EVER...

" We are warm people. Time, patience and intimacy are now luxuries in the world and we have them all.

Those things make Argentina even more appealing."

Francis Mallmann.

BUENOS AIRES: Open 24hs.

Night has been created for dreaming, but here this does not mean you have to go to sleep.The secret is to believe that impossible is nothing, from wandering around art galleries to dancing endlessly by the River Plate.
URBAN MELODIES
In Buenos Aires people don't walk, they dance. They speak as if they were singing and many times, even the car horns and noises seem like an orchestra that makes a song out of urban life.Dare to investigate. Remember that learning about a people's music means moving closer to its heart, feel the heart beats and therefore, understand its life.Don't think twice, let yourself be carried away by the city's amazing rhythm and dare to discover a fascinating world.
NIGHT RHYTHM
European glamour and Latin blood are the ingredients of a cocktail that can lead you to the edge, even on weekdays.From the moment the offices close until sunrise, a huge wave of joy flows over the bars. The night clubs open their doors and hundreds of cultural options multiply themselves filled with mysteries that only the Tango can sing.
SCHEDULES FOR A LONG NIGHT
Dinner is normally served after 9:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. People entertain themselves at bars and wait for night club time (here we call it "pre-dancing"). Between 7 and 10 a.m. the option is the after hours.Fasten your seatbelts, the intense porteña night is about to begin...