More B.A. Information/Hotel Reservations

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Just to let M4Mers know that RobertoBA will be traveling himself between April 26 and the first week of June, so if you need any information about B.A. or want him to make any arrangements for you you should e-mail him before then at vdagp@yahoo.com.ar

 

While he's away, if you need to make hotel reservations at the HoJo you can do so directly by e-mailing ventas@florida.com.ar. with a copy to Roberto. In the subject line, put "ATENCION: Daniel Porce" and in the message provide the details of your arrival, the kind of room you want for how many nights, etc. Specify that you want a room at the Plaza Florida hotel, because there are several other HoJos. The Plaza Florida property is the one you want. IMPORTANT: To get the best rate, in your message say that Roberto from M4M told you to e-mail directly and that he informs you that the rate should be AR$170 pesos (approximately US$60/night). Of course, when Roberto is back in town, you can just work with him.

 

BTW, if you're going to stay at the HoJo Plaza Florida, it's located only two blocks from the airport bus terminus on Plaza San Martín. Upon arrival at Ezeiza Int'l Airport, just buy a bus ticket from the Manuel Tienda Leon booth in the lobby right after you exit customs and immigration. They take credit cards. If you're traveling light and/or your luggage has wheels, you can easily walk to the hotel when your arrive at the downtown terminus. Just ask for directions, and remember that access to the hotel lobby is via the elevator/escalators inside the entrance to the Galeria del Este (a couple of doors to your right as you enter Calle Florida, which is a pedestrian street).

 

If you're here in April, ask the hotel to help you get tickets to "Caviar," a very clever and imaginative "drag" show. This is not a typical drag show, it's a revue along "Beach Blanket Babylon" lines (for those who know the long-running San Francisco show) with touches of Ballets Trocadero and La Gran Scena Opera Co. by very accomplished performers who lyp-synch superbly to well-known music in unusual costumes and situations. The show is divided into two parts, one in a theater environment featuring items like the famous "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" scene with Blance and the rat, in Spanish, of course, the Dying Swan (en pointe!), unusual tangos, etc. The other part is done cabaret style as the performance of a 1940s all-girl salon orchestra, with a brilliant side visit to a complete Puerto Rican radio show of the 1940s, complete with boogie-woogie, commercials, etc., all in exaggerated period costumes. If you know Spanish, you'll appeciate it even more, but it's great fun even without knowing the language. There will be plenty of other theater and opera going on if you come in other months. Just ask at your hotel for suggestions, particularly for musical shows.

 

HoJo's also greets gay guests with a handy welcome pack including maps, guides and discount entry coupons to all the leading gay venues. You will NOT be bored here in the Paris of the Pampas!

[RobertoBA]

The HoJo Florida Plaza correct e. mail is ventas@hjflorida.com.ar. Thanks. roberto.