By D. Gregory Perrin
Washington
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
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For over 200 years, Washington D.C. has stood as a symbol of freedom and the light of democracy across the world. The rich, illustrious history of the city, which is partially highlighted in Dan Brown’s new book “The Lost Symbol,” makes it an ideal destination for anyone looking to learn about the background of the United States of America.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation to our nation's capitol. The city can be frequented via any of three local airports: Dulles International Airport (IAD), Reagan National Airport (DCA), or the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Book your flight today to our nation’s capital with EscapeWizard.com: To do so, please follow the link to make flight arrangements (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). And, when booking your hotel with EscapeWizard.com, please refer to our top selections of hotels in the DC Metro Area for assistance with finding accommodations. Then follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to book today with EscapeWizard.com.
Upon your arrival in Washington D.C., there is a long list of sites, activities and nightlife for visitors. To start your sightseeing tour, EscapeWizard.com suggests the National Mall, which was established by the McMillan Commission report in 1902. It is the home of the most notable attractions in D.C. including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II Memorials, which visitors are free to view year round.
The Civil War marked an enormous turning point in U.S. history. Washington has many great opportunities to learn about the history of the war that divided our nation. EscapeWizard.com recommends Ford’s Theatre as the highlight destination to learn about Civil War history. Visitors can see where our beloved 16th President was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth; as well as the Peterson Home across the street where Abraham Lincoln drew his last breath. The city is flanked by the remnants of earthworks and stationary forts ranging from Fort Washington, to Fort Stevens, to Fort Ward and numerous others. These forts offer an opportunity to understand how our nation’s capitol was defended in times of war. The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum is also another highlight for the time period.
But the sites do not end there; the city is filled with museums of all sorts and EscapeWizard.com encourages visitors to frequent these locations including the International Spy Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Castle, the National Museum of the American Indian, and many more.
On the outskirts of the city, there are even more options. EscapeWizard.com recommends that all visitors make sure to plan some stops to these sites. The National Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, highlights the history of the US Marine Corps from the times of the Revolutionary war to present-day Iraq. Also, there are the Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Wolf Trap for concerts, the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia, which are a short drive and/or metro ride from the District of Columbia.
Washington D.C is also an ideal location for nightlife. With hotspots ranging from Chinatown to Adams Morgan, the District is a great area for recreation. Any summer Friday evening can be started off with pitchers of sangria at Jazz in the Park in the Sculpture Garden, which is our personal selection here at EscapeWizard.com of a must-do activity. Monday nights in August, visitors to the city can take in a free outdoor movie on the National Mall at Screen on the Green; there are numerous restaurant weeks throughout the year with 3 course meals for 35 dollars or less at various restaurants, bar crawls on the Old Town Alexandria waterfront, or various other options. Here at EscapeWizard.com, we recommend the Washington Post’s going out guide to access a full range of options for dinner, bars or clubs. Please follow the link: www.washingtonpost.com/gog/dc-restaurants.html.
Overall, EscapeWizard.com can promise you that Washington D.C. is ideal for all aspects of life. Most sites are easily accessible by Metro rail or buses. Washington D.C. has a bit of everything to make your trip worth over penny. Just click the link above and book your next vacation to our nation’s capital with EscapeWizard.com.
Hotels in Washington
By D. Gregory Perrin
Willard InterContinental
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
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Located one block from the White House, the Willard InterContinental DC is the most luxurious hotel in all of Washington. The Willard has been the choice of nearly every President of the United States for over 150 years. Its 335 rooms and suites range in price but the amenities included make it surpass any other hotels available in the District of Columbia.
Guests can have their rooms set up with 1 king size bed, 1 queen size bed or 2 double size beds, with turndown service as well. Rooms are equipped with a flat screen television with pay per view movies available. The bathrooms in each room even come with a telephone build in, as well as complimentary bathrobe and slippers. All rooms come with high speed and WiFi internet service with an in-room safe big enough to fit a laptop for safe keeping. Guests can take advantage of a complimentary shoe shine before going out on the town to ensure they look their very best.
The hotel is located near Metro Center Metro Station which gives customers access to the Red, Blue and Orange lines, which gives guests quick access to the city. Upon returning from a day's journey, guests can pick the Cafe du Parc or for French bistro dining, the Round Robin Bar. There are a wide range of restaurants within walking distance including the Capitol City Brewery, Chop't Creative Salad Co., Cosi Sandwich Bar, and a wide assortment of other options.
Other amenities offered include a 24-hour fitness center. The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is on the second floor of the hotel. This service offers massage, facial, nail, make-up, and waxing services among a slue of other services. Guests can make appointments to truly pamper themselves by a full body make over of the highest proportions.
All combined the Willard InterContinental DC offers everything and more than a person could ever ask for and is EscapeWizard.com top selection. If you are traveling to the District of Columbia and are looking for luxury, this is your one stop shop to the finest the service industry has to offer. To book your next stay at the Willard InterContinental, just click on this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to get started with EscapeWizard.com.
Guests can have their rooms set up with 1 king size bed, 1 queen size bed or 2 double size beds, with turndown service as well. Rooms are equipped with a flat screen television with pay per view movies available. The bathrooms in each room even come with a telephone build in, as well as complimentary bathrobe and slippers. All rooms come with high speed and WiFi internet service with an in-room safe big enough to fit a laptop for safe keeping. Guests can take advantage of a complimentary shoe shine before going out on the town to ensure they look their very best.
The hotel is located near Metro Center Metro Station which gives customers access to the Red, Blue and Orange lines, which gives guests quick access to the city. Upon returning from a day's journey, guests can pick the Cafe du Parc or for French bistro dining, the Round Robin Bar. There are a wide range of restaurants within walking distance including the Capitol City Brewery, Chop't Creative Salad Co., Cosi Sandwich Bar, and a wide assortment of other options.
Other amenities offered include a 24-hour fitness center. The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is on the second floor of the hotel. This service offers massage, facial, nail, make-up, and waxing services among a slue of other services. Guests can make appointments to truly pamper themselves by a full body make over of the highest proportions.
All combined the Willard InterContinental DC offers everything and more than a person could ever ask for and is EscapeWizard.com top selection. If you are traveling to the District of Columbia and are looking for luxury, this is your one stop shop to the finest the service industry has to offer. To book your next stay at the Willard InterContinental, just click on this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to get started with EscapeWizard.com.
Hotels in Washington
By D. Gregory Perrin
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
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The Hyatt Regency Crystal City is located in the perfect position for those travelers not wanting to commute far from the airport. This hotel is located minutes away from Reagan National Airport and has a free shuttle service that runs to and from the airport every 20 minutes. Crystal City Metro Station is also only a few blocks from the hotel.
This establishment offers all the luxury services of an extravagant hotel at a fraction of the cost. Upon arriving you can check in at the front desk or check in with Hyatt Express Check-In Kiosks to make your check in process high speed. The friendly staff will make every effort to make your stay as pleasurable as humanly possible.
The hotel is equipped with 685 newly renovated guestrooms that can meet all of your needs. All rooms have a 30-inch LCD flat screen television with On Demand capability for access to movies. There is WiFi service in all rooms for access to the internet. The rooms have a safe big enough to store you laptop computer for safekeeping. Turndown service is available to all guests with request. All bathrooms are equipped with rain showerhead and Portico Spa bath amenities.
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City offers several dinning options in house. The Cinnabar offers dining that are on par with a health lifestyle by focusing on fresh ingredients. And the highlight of the hotel is the Chesapeake Grill which features dinning on the rooftop level with a spectacular view of the monuments. And Perks offers Starbucks coffee and affordable breakfast and lunch choices for those guests who are on the go.
There are also activities available by staying at the Hyatt. There is a 24-hour fitness center available to all guests. The outdoor pool is open in the summer months and features a sundeck and whirlpool.
With all these options at an affordable rate, the Hyatt Regency is a perfect option to experience luxury for travelers who are on a budget. Its close proximity to the Metro service makes it easy to commute all over the Washington DC area. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends booking your hotel with Hyatt Regency Crystal City. You can do so by following this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
This establishment offers all the luxury services of an extravagant hotel at a fraction of the cost. Upon arriving you can check in at the front desk or check in with Hyatt Express Check-In Kiosks to make your check in process high speed. The friendly staff will make every effort to make your stay as pleasurable as humanly possible.
The hotel is equipped with 685 newly renovated guestrooms that can meet all of your needs. All rooms have a 30-inch LCD flat screen television with On Demand capability for access to movies. There is WiFi service in all rooms for access to the internet. The rooms have a safe big enough to store you laptop computer for safekeeping. Turndown service is available to all guests with request. All bathrooms are equipped with rain showerhead and Portico Spa bath amenities.
The Hyatt Regency Crystal City offers several dinning options in house. The Cinnabar offers dining that are on par with a health lifestyle by focusing on fresh ingredients. And the highlight of the hotel is the Chesapeake Grill which features dinning on the rooftop level with a spectacular view of the monuments. And Perks offers Starbucks coffee and affordable breakfast and lunch choices for those guests who are on the go.
There are also activities available by staying at the Hyatt. There is a 24-hour fitness center available to all guests. The outdoor pool is open in the summer months and features a sundeck and whirlpool.
With all these options at an affordable rate, the Hyatt Regency is a perfect option to experience luxury for travelers who are on a budget. Its close proximity to the Metro service makes it easy to commute all over the Washington DC area. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends booking your hotel with Hyatt Regency Crystal City. You can do so by following this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Hotels in Washington
By Jaclyn Bealer
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D.C.
1475 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
1475 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
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On your next visit to Washington, D.C., WhatsCheaper.com invites you to settle in at the Homewood Suites by Hilton®. Conveniently located on Massachusetts Avenue near Thomas Circle, this 175-room extended-stay hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. With the White House only blocks away, the rest of the nation’s capital is easily accessible by using the Metro at the nearby McPherson Square station.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® offers a “home away from home” atmosphere with apartment-like suites and environmentally responsible lodging and hospitality services. You can choose from a spacious studio, one-bedroom suite, or two-bedroom suite with either a king bed or double beds. These suites also include a living area and sleeper-sofa; remote-controlled television; well-lighted workspace; two-line telephone with voicemail; complimentary high-speed internet; and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, ice-maker, microwave, two-burner stove and dishwasher; and access to an on-site fitness center.
In addition to the luxurious suites, guests are afforded a complimentary Suite Start™ hot breakfast buffet every morning and a nightly Welcome Home® reception (Monday through Thursday) that features a salad bar, entrée, side items, beer, wine and soda. WhatsCheaper.com knows that if you're on an extended stay in Washington, D.C., you'll be delighted by the variety of dining opportunities in and around the hotel.
If you are in the city on business, Homewood Suites by Hilton® is only 15 minutes from Washington National Airport, 50 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport, and is situated near some of the city's top corporations and government departments. The hotel features complimentary high-speed in-room Internet access as well as a Business Center and meeting room for all of your professional needs.
After a complimentary breakfast, guests can check out at 12:00 p.m. WhatsCheaper.com knows that your stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton® in Washington, D.C. will be your “home away from home” in the nation’s capital. Click this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to get started today.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® offers a “home away from home” atmosphere with apartment-like suites and environmentally responsible lodging and hospitality services. You can choose from a spacious studio, one-bedroom suite, or two-bedroom suite with either a king bed or double beds. These suites also include a living area and sleeper-sofa; remote-controlled television; well-lighted workspace; two-line telephone with voicemail; complimentary high-speed internet; and a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, ice-maker, microwave, two-burner stove and dishwasher; and access to an on-site fitness center.
In addition to the luxurious suites, guests are afforded a complimentary Suite Start™ hot breakfast buffet every morning and a nightly Welcome Home® reception (Monday through Thursday) that features a salad bar, entrée, side items, beer, wine and soda. WhatsCheaper.com knows that if you're on an extended stay in Washington, D.C., you'll be delighted by the variety of dining opportunities in and around the hotel.
If you are in the city on business, Homewood Suites by Hilton® is only 15 minutes from Washington National Airport, 50 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport, and is situated near some of the city's top corporations and government departments. The hotel features complimentary high-speed in-room Internet access as well as a Business Center and meeting room for all of your professional needs.
After a complimentary breakfast, guests can check out at 12:00 p.m. WhatsCheaper.com knows that your stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton® in Washington, D.C. will be your “home away from home” in the nation’s capital. Click this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to get started today.
