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Families Enjoy Holiday Homecoming Deals in Washington D.C.
As days grow shorter and temperatures drop, Washington, D.C. is gearing up for its fourth annual Holiday Homecoming celebration. From December 1-February 28, take advantage of savings on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and shopping. The savings don't stop when the New Year arrives. Holiday Homecoming offers are available through February 28, enabling winter visitors to celebrate President's Day, Valentine's Day, and Black History Month in the nation's capital.
This year brings new reasons to experience Washington at Christmastime. The Washington Ballet unveils its new production of The Nutcracker on December 9, as artistic director Septime Webre transplants Clara and her friends to 1882 Georgetown. Washington, DC symbols and icons appear throughout the production; Clara dreams of a Nutcracker that closely resembles George Washington, while Act II begins on the banks of the Potomac against a backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Another Washington, DC performing arts tradition "A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre" also takes on a fresh new look this year. The new production, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas plays from November 23 until January 2 and throws the spotlight on the ghosts that awakened the holiday spirit in Ebenezer Scrooge.
Whether your family is in town for a cultural performance, visiting a museum, or finishing your holiday shopping, there are countless ways to warm up with special winter-themed packages, available all season long at hotels throughout the city. Packages start at $69 per night and feature savings of 50% off and more at many leading Washington, DC hotels. Hotel packages can only be booked by visiting www.dcinspires.com or by calling 1-800-422-8644.
Some of the city's most elegant addresses will tempt bargain shoppers with incredible values. At the luxurious Sofitel Lafayette Square, the Winter Warmer Special includes parking and full American breakfast for two, priced at $149 per night. Capitol Hill hotspot Hotel George offers holiday visitors deluxe accommodations starting at $159 per night, including free parking and a pint of Cherry Vanilla Haagen-Dasz ice cream. The Fairmont Washington, D.C.'s Holiday Lights and Delights package starts at $179 per night and includes complimentary Tourmobile sightseeing tickets. Shoppers eager to explore Georgetown or Chevy Chase can take advantage of the Savoy Suites' shopping packages. With prices beginning at $99 per night, the packages include discounts from the Shops at Georgetown Park Mall, a welcome gift to make shopping easier, breakfast for two, free parking, and free Metro shuttle service.
Those looking for an unforgettable holiday getaway can also find terrific unique experiences in Washington, DC this winter. The Willard InterContinental Washington has teamed up once again with the Washington Ballet to offer Nutcracker packages that include tickets to the new production at the Warner Theatre, starting at $349 per night. The Hotel Monaco's "Fruitcake on the Fly" package is designed for holiday party-goers, providing a fruitcake gift to be given to your party host, $10 towards cab fare and cocktails delivered to your guest room, priced at $225 per night. The Hotel Madera's "A Night to Remember" package includes overnight accommodations for two, limo transportation to the National Gallery of Art's ice-skating rink and dinner for two at Firefly, priced at $649 per night.
And with Inauguration just around the corner, Washington, DC welcomes one of the world's most famous quadrennial gatherings. If you're planning to be part of the Inauguration festivities, Washington, DC's hotels are ready to accommodate you in presidential style. The Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC's lavish inaugural package, priced at $150,000, includes travel to Washington, DC on a private jet, a new set of Louis Vuitton luggage, a personal butler and massage therapist, two tickets to one of the official Inaugural balls, and a Hermes tie and scarf for him and her each month through the next inauguration. More modest packages begin at $500 per night with a four-night minimum.
Inauguration-bound families can take advantage of the JW Marriott's Family Presidential Package. Available through March 31, 2005, the package includes a room with a view of the Washington Monument and Pennsylvania Avenue, the route of the inaugural parade; four tickets for an Old Town Trolley tour of the city and a special children's book titled Call Me Madam President. Packages are priced at $250 per night.
Available December 1, 2004- February 28, 2005, Washington, DC's Holiday Homecoming promotion provides an added incentive to visit the nation's capital this holiday season. For a complete listing of holiday offers and a calendar of events, or to book a holiday hotel package, visit www.dcinspires.com, or call 1-800-422-8644.
Expires: 02/28/2005
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