Travel Impressions Introduces Washington, DC to Product Portfolio;
Offers Four-Night Packages from $499 P.P.
FARMINGDALE, NY (Jan. 13, 2010) - Travel Impressions welcomes the New Year with an official announcement that it has added the nation's capitol, Washington, DC, to its product portfolio. A city rich in history, culture, architecture and politics, Washington, DC offers travelers the best of the country's past mixed with today's modern edge.
To celebrate the new destination, Travel Impressions is offering five-day/four-night packages featuring accommodations for four nights, hotel tax and service charges that start at $499 per person. Sample rates, quoted per person, with corresponding travel dates are as follows:
- Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington DC - from $499 for travel through Feb. 28, 2010. As a bonus, children under 18 years of age stay free-of-charge when accompanied by an adult. The Fairfax at Embassy Row is luxuriously quiet and offers 259 classically appointed rooms and suites featuring sweeping views of Embassy Row, the National Cathedral, or the Washington Monument. An array of thoughtful amenities provides a seamless experience for all guests.
- The Mayflower, a Renaissance Hotel - from $549 for travel through Feb. 21, 2010 and $779 for travel Feb. 22 - May 1, 2010. A timeless atmosphere highlighted by an abundance of modern conveniences, the legendary and historic Mayflower hotel near Dupont Circle is perfectly situated in the business district and is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America. The 650-room White House hotel features 75 handsomely appointed suites and close proximity to attractions such as national monuments and museums.
- The Fairmont Washington, DC - from $745 for travel through March 31, 2010. From April 1 - June 25, 2010, rates start at $815 and also include complimentary meals and gratuities. Located in Washington's fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown, The Fairmont Washington, DC hotel welcomes guests in capital style offering 415 spacious guest rooms and suites that provide a relaxing retreat.
- Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square - $779 for travel Jan. 24 - Feb. 28, 2010; $599 for travel March 1 - March 31, 2010; and $699 for travel April 1 - June 30, 2010. The Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square represents one of the most exclusive locations in the nation's capital. Located in downtown DC, hotel accommodations at the Sofitel occupy an updated historic landmark and are marked by distinctive style, superb cuisine, and incomparable service.
Airfare is available from gateways nationwide and can be easily added to the cost of the hotel package.
In Washington, DC, travelers will enjoy access to free attractions and historic sights. Touch a moon rock, marvel at the Hope Diamond, view Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers or explore Native American culture at the Smithsonian Institution's 15 Washington, DC area facilities. Visitors will discover treasures like the Gutenberg Bible at the Library of Congress and historic documents such as the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives.
Visitors to Washington, DC shouldn't miss the numerous monuments and memorials commemorating past presidents including the Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, as well as ones honoring war veterans from World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam.
Away from these celebrated federal sites, Washington, DC unwinds into a fascinating network of neighborhoods where visitors will discover trendy boutiques, hip lounges and restaurants, art galleries, historic homes and lush parks and gardens. Shoppers will enjoy the store-lined streets of Georgetown, while jazz music fans won't want to miss a trip to U Street, where Duke Ellington played his first notes. The city's international character shines through in its Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle neighborhoods, two prime destinations for eclectic dining and nightlife and the historic center of the city's embassy community.
