When travelers are searching for lodging, the most common way to find hotels is through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). In recent years, OTAs have grown in size, and their dominance in the hospitality industry is undeniable. Travelers often believe that OTAs, such as Expedia and Booking.com, are convenient, presenting guests with a range of lodging …
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Fortunately, Washington DC is home to many of the United States’ world-class universities. In this vein, D.C.’s universities have curricula spanning a wide range of disciplines sure to appeal to many! Whether you are touring college campuses, attending an event, or coming to celebrate graduation, American Guest House is located about 9 minutes away from George …
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Where Are All the Women Artists? Growing up in a family full of art buffs, I experienced from a young age to some of America’s finest artists. Whenever I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in my youth, I would spend hours looking at the masterpieces by John Singer Sargent, Asher …
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Make Your Trip to Washington DC Memorable Are you looking for a place to stay in Washington DC, but have never stayed in a bed and breakfast? Are you leaning towards lodging in a hotel just because that seems more familiar? You might feel comfortable booking hotels when they are traveling to a big city …
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The most exciting and beautiful time in D.C. is just around the corner – Cherry Blossom season! HISTORY To fully appreciate the beauty of the cherry blossom trees, one must first understand the history of these beautiful plants. In 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo gifted D.C. 3,000 cherry trees as a symbol of friendship and peace …
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Valentine’s Day is just three weeks away and it’s time to think of a surprise for that special someone in your life! Washington DC is known for being beautiful, walkable, and full of great dining options–perfect for a weekend getaway for Valentine’s Day! However, as you probably are aware, it is also a notoriously expensive city. But …
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George Washington, the nation’s very first president, was on born on February 22nd, 1732. Two separate, fun-filled days full of historical adventures and activities are planned at his Mount Vernon home to commemorate his birthday. On both February 18th and 22nd admission is free at Mount Vernon and the day is filled with events for …
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It’s a new year, which means it is time for new home projects for many people. It’s a time to start fresh and get work done indoors while the weather is keeping you inside. The annual Home and Remodeling Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia is a great place to …
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