Mar 10th, 2010 at 6:00PM: There's more to Washington, DC, than politicians and lobbyists, although I'm sure Cazimiro captured some of them in this photo. This black and white moment captures the essence of our nation's capitol on a typical night - cars and pedestrians share the street with the glow of democracy guiding their path home, or wherever they may be heading.
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Mar 10th, 2010 at 6:00PM: There's more to Washington, DC, than politicians and lobbyists, although I'm sure Cazimiro captured some of them in this photo. This black and white moment captures the essence of our nation's capitol on a typical night - cars and pedestrians share the street with the glow of democracy guiding their path home, or wherever they may be heading.
Have a photo that makes an impression? Submit your ...Smoke if you got 'em: Washington DC to OK hotel smoking
Mar 7th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Non-smokers probably won't be too excited by the news, but cigar smokers will rejoice. The Washington DC City Council passed a measure last week that eases smoking restrictions on hotels in our nation's capital. The Special Event Exemption Emergency Act of 2010 carries an amendment that offers a way for hotels to be exempted from the city's smoking ban. If you prefer your hotels sans puffing, ...Stranded in Washington, DC? Get to The Jefferson
Feb 9th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The Jefferson Hotel Washington, DC is offering some special deals for snowed-in travelers, so send this to your needy friends.
The Winter Storm Special is taking place tonight and tomorrow night (February 9 & 10), and it features Deluxe rooms which usually go for $380 for just $195. This is a great opportunity to make lemonade out of your lemons and stay in a luxury Relais & ...National Archives to ban photography
Jan 30th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Tourists at the National Archives will no longer be able to document their visit, once a ban on photography inside the building goes into effect.
About a million people visit the National Archives each year and though flash photography is already banned inside because of the damage the ultraviolet radiation can cause to the old documents, it's estimated that 50,000 flashbulbs still go off ...Smithsonian draws more people, brings in extra cash
Jan 6th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Last year wasn't bad for everyone. The Smithsonian Institution returned to past glory, logging more than 30 million visits. Action at the Smithsonian hasn't been this high since before the 9/11-related travel market slump. The 18 museums and galleries -- and the zoo -- saw an up-tick of 19.4 percent in 2009, up from 25.15 million visits the year before. The fact it's free to visit probably helped. ...Washington airport terminal flooded after water main burst
Airport food nastier than airline food
Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:00AM: And you thought airline food was nasty ...
Airport restaurants have been spanked hundreds of times over the past year for food safety violations, according to a USA Today review of inspection records. Check it out – close to 800 restaurants in 10 airports had tuna and turkey sandwiches that weren't kept cold enough, raw meat getting a little too chummy with ready-to-eat meals, rat ...NYC tops U.S. list of most expensive cities
Dec 21st, 2009 at 3:00PM: It's not exactly shocking to see that New York City is the most expensive city in the United States. Groceries, gasoline and other items tend to run a tad more than twice the national average. Whether you rent or buy, you'll spend a fortune in this city, where the average price for a home is $1.1 million and an apartment, on average, will cost $3,400 a month.
So, how can so many bloggers live ...Washington DC to become gay marriage destination
Dec 20th, 2009 at 12:00PM: A new bill passed by the Washington, D.C. city council is already getting the hotel community excited over the possibilities. When Mayor Adrian Fenty signs it into law, gay marriage will be legal in our nation's capital. For the hotel industry, that means a larger market from which to draw wedding clients and pump up some revenue in what has been a dismal market for the travel and hospitality ...Winter travel time: East Coast gets buried, disrupts travel
Odds are, you'll be on a smaller plane
Dec 5th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Airlines are using the little planes for longer runs, these days. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the average regional airline flight hit 461 miles in 2008, up profoundly from 274 miles in 2009. That's an increase of 41 percent! This is an industry-wide trend, so shopping around isn't likely to help you get a larger jet. The major carriers are relying on regional affiliates, so you'll probably be ...Washington Dulles finally gets its underground train system working
Dec 4th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Ever flown through Washington Dulles airport? Well, then you've probably spent some time being shuttled between terminals on their horrible "mobile lounges".
These people movers really are a pain in the backside - they are slow, uncomfortable and a really good way to show just how backwards US airports are, especially to international passengers. And I'm not even the first person here on ...Cyber Monday: not just for retailers any more
Nov 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: After four days off, the world will slide behind its desks again on Monday morning. They'll try to get back into the swing of work life, but it won't be immediate. So, as they ease back into productivity, many will push into the shopping world they dodged three days earlier on Black Friday. The hotels will be waiting for them, with more than 60 of them pushing deals to try to get in on the holiday ...United Airlines adds flights to Africa, the Middle East and Europe
Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Starting May 2, 2010, United Airlines fans can fly the carrier from the US to Africa for the first time in the company's history. United will offer flights from DC to Accra, Ghana (and then on to Lagos, Nigeria). Beginning April 18, 2010, passengers flying from DC to Kuwait can also continue on to Bahrain.
Chicago to Brussels nonstop on March 28, 2010. The carrier also added several other new ...Europeans complain about U.S. travel fees
Nov 8th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Extra fees charged by airlines, the "new normal," are so popular that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gotten into the game. And, bitching about these fees is equally popular, prompting the European Parliament to sound off like its members are Ryanair passengers with full bladders and no coin for the slot.
At issue is a planned $10 charge for Europeans coming to the United States. ...First map to name America goes on display at Library of Congress
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 9:30AM:
Visitors to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., have a rare opportunity to see the first map that used the name "America" for the New World.
The Library has the only surviving copy of the famous Waldseemüller map, created in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller, a German cartographer living in France. The map was a major departure from earlier maps in that it relied less on the ...Photo of the Day (10.4.09)
Oct 4th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
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What year is it? Based on a first glance at Flickr user Cazimiro's photo, you could be forgiven for thinking you've been transported to some kind of "space station of the future." The shot was actually taken inside Washington DC's Union Station metro stop, but it feels almost ...100 urban adventures for the city dweller
Sep 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Looking for something to do today as the weekend quickly comes to a close? Then look no further than Outside Magazine's list of 100 Urban Adventures. As you can no doubt tell, it contains some of the best activities to do in the great outdoors while remaining well within some of the largest cities in the U.S. Outside turns its attention on such urban centers as New York, Boston, and Chicago, ...Drive across the USA in four minutes
United rolls out Travel Options promo with giveaways at three US airports
Sep 3rd, 2009 at 4:00PM: Travelers at the Denver, Washington Dulles and San Francisco Airports got a special surprise today. United Airlines opened its Travel Options by United Spin the Wheel booths at the three hubs, offering flyers the chance to win some pretty cool prizes.
Those who spin the wheel receive freebies for use on future flights, like an upgrade to Economy Plus, Premier Line access at the security ...
