Results tagged “W Washington DC”

A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Washington, D.C.

It's a somber topic, to be sure, but the United States Holocaust Museum is something every American should visit, and a stay at the W Washington DC makes a tour of the museum a difficult, but convenient one. Opened in...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on July 9, 2010 10:30 AM

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Around the USA

In New York, the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks bring illuminated beauty to the skyline over the Hudson River on the west side of Manhattan. It is the biggest display of fireworks in the nation, and features a rousing score...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on July 2, 2010 9:55 AM

A Host of Springtime Events in the Washington, D.C. Area

Due to its location at the midpoint between north and south, the Washington, D.C. area has a particular affinity for spring, with a number of different festivals and events that celebrate the warmer weather and longer days. Throughout the month...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on February 26, 2010 9:53 AM

W Washington D.C.'s POV Lounge Wins Best Hotel Bar Award

After a year of exhaustive research, the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Awards have finally been announced, and the W Washington D.C. emerged as a big winner. This exciting property - which only opened to the public last July - snagged...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on February 11, 2010 10:21 AM

Thanksgiving Out of Town

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays you're supposed to spend at home — but sometime that's not possible. Maybe you're traveling to visit family, or maybe you're stuck traveling for work. Whatever the reason, wherever you are there's a place...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on November 23, 2009 9:50 AM

Warming up with Chili

As it gets colder outside, we start seeking out comfort food that warms us from the inside. I'll be writing about a few such dishes over the next couple weeks, but let's start with chili. Chili's rich flavors and spicy...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on October 26, 2009 9:54 AM

The Inverted Jenny and Other Oddities at the National Postal Museum

A museum dedicated to the U.S. Postal Service? Absolutely! The National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. is a treasure trove of postal history, with scores of interactive exhibits highlighting the achievements of the Postal Service and of mail service around...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on September 4, 2009 9:52 AM

Destination Spotlight - Washington, D.C. - A Feast of Books at Politics & Prose

Whether it's a first time visit or Washington, D.C. is a familiar favorite destination, chances are you'll feel the strong pull towards the sheer breadth and depth of history based in our nation's capital. A perfect place to indulge...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on August 5, 2009 10:32 AM

Destination Spotlight - Washington, D.C. - Behind the Scenes at the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center has been Washington, D.C.'s most renowned performance venue ever since it opened its doors in 1971, hosting more than 3,000 performances of music, theater, and dance every year. As the nation's busiest performing arts studio, it takes...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on August 4, 2009 9:41 AM

Glamour and Style Converge with the Grand Opening of the W Washington D.C.

The W Washington D.C. is set to open on July 8, 2009, ushering in a new era of style and sophistication to the nation's capital. Located next to the White House, the W occupies a gorgeous old Italian Renaissance building...

Posted in The Lobby from SPG on July 3, 2009 10:06 AM