Tagged: dc

Oldest Structure on National Mall in Washington Being Restored

In 2018, the newest attraction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will also be the oldest.The Lockkeeper's House, which was built in 1835—before any of its more famous…

White House Tours to Resume in March

The White House will soon be open for tours again.First lady Melania Trump announced in a statement that the tours will resume on March 7. They've been on hold since her husband…

Have Joint, Will Travel....And Travel...And Travel

Though the election was a buzz kill for many, there was a silver lining for some: a growing haze of pot smoke.California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine all legalized…

Hotels Offering Election-Themed Packages

Believe it or not, only two weeks remain in the long national nightmare that is the 2016 presidential election.Several hotels across the country are offering special packages to…

On Saturday: National Public Lands Day and Smithsonian's African American Museum Opening

Tomorrow is the last Saturday of September, which means it's National Public Lands Day in the United States. Admission to all federally controlled parks, forests, and monuments—and…

Pokémon Go Goes Where It Shouldn't

Digital creatures from the popular smartphone game Pokémon Go, which overlays images onto the real world when you look at them through your mobile device, have been found at somber…

Disney Comes to Shanghai, the Watergate Reopens, and More: Your Travel Briefing

Merchandise at Shanghai Disneyland (Mooshuu/Flickr)Your Daily Travel Briefing is our new daily roundup of travel-related news and information gathered from all over. Check this…

An Airport Security Reprieve for Travelers with Drivers Licenses from States That Are Not In Compliance with the Federal Government's Real ID Act

And in the end, it all was about politics.As those of you who read this blog regularly know, a few months ago it looked like those citizens of those states that hadn't complied…

Say "American Cheese": The White House Lifts Its Ban on Selfies

This past December, I had the priviledge of visiting the White House as part of a convocation of travel writers, brought together by the Obama Administration to get out the word that…

5 Capitol Reasons to Head to Washington, DC in the Next 6 Months

The United States Congress may be in a constant gridlock, but nothing stays the same for long in the United States’ Capitol. Here’s what visitors to this always-fascinating city can…

A Bevy of New Exhibits Explore the "Art of Creation" in Washington, DC

German chancellor Otto van Bismarck famously remarked: "There are two things you don’t want to see being made—sausage and legislation.” And though visitors to Washington, DC get to…

White House Tours Are On Again....For Now. Why You'll Want to Book Sooner Rather Than Later

Though it hasn't been publicly announced, word has leaked out--as tends to happen in Washington, DC--that the White House is now holding tours again. The website has been updated…

Why Are Airlines Forcing Families to Battle Fellow Passengers and Flight Attendants?

There are at least two sides to every story, and in the recent controversy involving kids and airline seating, the other side didn't get a lot of airtime. I'm here to correct…

Drinks at Sea: Should You Buy a Beverage Package on a Cruise?

Most cruises include the cabin, meals, entertainment, and activities in the fare -- though you'll have to pay extra for drinks, such as bottled water, soda, wine, beer, cocktails, and…

Beyond the Beach: 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Los Cabos

Los Cabos, at the end of the Baja Peninsula, is the district between two former fishing villages -- Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. With the sea and white-sand beaches backed…

The Best Museums of Bremerhaven, Germany

If you like seaports, you will love Bremerhaven's new Havenwelten, which means Harbor Worlds. In a small area, you'll find Klimahaus, the German Emigration Center, the German Maritime…

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World, Done Dirt Cheap

Question: Hello! We are a family of five with three kids (ages 8, 5, and 2). We have never been to Disney World and would like to plan a trip. Money is very, very tight and we are…

Highway 1: The Route to the Best of Maine

The heart and soul of Maine lies on its coastline and a trip along Route 1 -- especially between Bath and Bucksport -- is an idyllic way to experience the best the state has to offer.…

5 Rock and Roll Family Road Trips

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. The five destinations below represent the best U.S. sights for music…

Tree-Sitting, Sand-Sculpting, Salmon-Chasing, and More Ways to Spend Fall

It may feel hot right now, but fall is just around the corner so its time to start planning those quick autumn getaways. Here are a few fun festivals and events to inspire you. What:…

The Grand Circle of Utah's National Parks

For one state, Utah sure has a lot to boast about. Not only is it home to five individual U.S. National Parks, but it is just over the border and a short drive to two more -- surely…

3 Close Ways to Get Far, Far Away

Unspoiled, unplugged and unhurried: There are plenty of destinations that fit this description for adults-only travel. It's much harder for families trying to find a spot that…

Go Coastal: Uncover Maine's Maritime Heritage

Maine enjoys its reputation of being somewhat different from the rest of the country, even from other New England states. Formerly part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, residents…

Download This: Homegrown Podcast Tours Give You a Local's Look

With new technologies come new ways to waste our time and make our lives more complicated instead of easier -- or so I jokingly say every time I have to upgrade something I own.…