How Creative? A new fee to pay your fees!

United Airlines gets creative with their fees. Dare I say, even philanthropic by giving us the "gift" of giving premier baggage to others. For a limited time only, choose Premier Baggage at the introductory price of $249. Forget about first and second bag fees. With Premier Baggage, you and up to eight companions traveling under the same confirmation number can check up to two standard bags each without fees, where applicable, every time you travel within the United States or internationally on United® or United Express® operated flights during the year.*

Premier Baggage options Premier Baggage Forget about first and second bag fees for an entire year. Introductory price 249.00 USD Give Premier Baggage Give a deserving traveler a full year free of first and second bag fees with a Premier Baggage gift subscription. Introductory price 249.00 USD When you purchase the Premier Baggage option, your annual subscription will be associated with your Mileage Plus® account. Simply provide your Mileage Plus number each time you make a United reservation, and you'll automatically receive your Premier Baggage benefits. Premier Baggage can also be purchased for a friend or family member. It makes a great gift for any frequent flyer. *The purchase of a Premier Baggage annual subscription does not waive fees that would ordinarily be assessed for oversized and overweight bags and does not cover the cost of checking more than two standard bags.

Rio De Janeiro awarded 2016 Olympics

Exclusive Dining in Paris Overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The recently opened Nomiya restaurant sits atop the Palais de Tokyo, a neoclassical building now a contemporary art museum. The restaurant is a minimalist glass box, which accommodates 12 people for lunch or dinner. The Menu changes daily and reservations can only be made on line. http://www.art-home-electrolux.com/en/?date=2009%2f10%2f01#tours Dont wait too long as Nomiya is open for one year.

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Direct flights to Roatan Island

Roatan Island is one of the “hottest” leisure destination in Central America. The ideal place for diving and for “sun & fun”. Nature’s best kept secret!

TACA Airlines will operate “seasonal” jet service to Roatan from Houston and Miami. Flights from Houston to Roatan will operate from December 5^th, 2009 until January 16^th 2010. Flights from Miami to Roatan will operate from December 6^th, 2009 until January 10^th, 2010.

From Ratan to Roatan: The Bay Islands were once inhabited by the Maya Indians and later by the time the Cristopher Columbus and the Spaniards arrived in 1502, by the Paya Indians. It is said that the Spaniards called the biggest of the island “Ratan”. The other islands received the names of Utila and Guanaja. In the 1600s British invaded the islands and when tried calling it ended up calling it “Roatan”. In 1770 Africans were brought from the British island of St. Vincent and white Brits migrated from the neighboring Cayman Islands. On March 2^nd 1782, Spanish troops invaded the islands and by 1788 many of the British citizens have left the islands. In 1796 the British forces took the islands again and established a government until 1861. That same year Queen Victoria returned the islands to Honduras. The capital of the island of Roatan is Coxen Hole.

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Top 3 restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1. Gero Rio, Ipanema

157 Rua Aníbal de Mendonça
Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tel: 55 21 2239 8158

http://www.fasano.com.br/site_gastronomia_en.php

Gero is part of the Fansano family. Fantastic Italian.

2. 00, Gávea

240 Avenida Padre Leonel Franca
Gávea
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tel: 55 21 2540 8041

http://www.00site.com.br/

OO is cool and contemporary. Varied menu from sushi to meats, very eclectic. Open air restaurant.

3. Aprazível, Santa Teresa

Rua Aprazível 62

Santa Teresa

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

021/3852-4935

http://www.aprazivel.com.br/aprazivel.htm

Intimate, local and great views.