Washington Holidays

With a holiday to Washington you’ll visit a city where history was made and is still being written. Discover the capital of the United States of America with its classic sights such as the White House, the Capitol and the National Archives and its multicultural composition of thriving immigrant communities whilst profiting from world-class urban amenities.  You can treat yourself to everything your heart can possibly wish for, starting by nourishing your cultural desire by strolling through the endless number of museums and galleries at hand. Sports enthusiasts get their proper fix as well since D.C. is one of only a handful of American cities hosting all of the United States’ major sports. After an exciting day outside make sure to visit, what the New York Post calls, a ‘suddenly seductive’ dining scene which provides an impressive inventory of eclectic eateries. Plug in to the energy of interactive experiences and explore the essence of the American Ideology in the nation’s capital.

Luxury holidays in Washington

Your Washington holidays will be a relaxing as well as an indulging experience in our exclusive hotels where you’ll find the necessary rest after a lively day in the vivacious capital of America. Enjoy the comfort that our stylish and elegant hotels have to offer before heading out to another museum or enjoying a delicious meal. The sports fan in you might rather fancy a ballgame or the arts lover prefers a trip to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; either way D.C. has it all!

10 great reasons to holiday in Washington

• Visit the Library of Congress, the world’s largest library by number of books!
• As a proper literati don’t miss the Folger Shakespeare Library harbouring the largest collection of Shakespeare material in the world
• More culture? The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Washington Ballet
• Relax on one of the several greens of the National Mall and treat yourself to a luscious picnic
• Why not climb aboard the Capitol River Cruises and enjoy a sightseeing tour from the Potomac River?
• Take a walk through Georgetown and find out why they call it a shopper’s paradise
• Walk, bike, or kayak along the C & O canal!
• Get the proper CSI experience at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment
• Enjoy a meal in one of many downtown restaurants which have more to offer than power lunches and elegant state dinners
• Visit the Smithsonian!

Things to do whilst on holiday 

The National Mall, an open-area national park in downtown D.C. is the capital’s major tourist attraction with more than 24 million visitors each year. Home to iconic landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol Building, the Washington Monument; the Smithsonian Museums; the Lincoln Memorial as well as the National Gallery of Art; it is a haven for every cultural and historical enthusiast.

So make sure to visit the grounds where some of the most important political events and rallys in American history took place, where Martin Luther King, Jr. held his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech and where President Obama was inaugurated.

Interesting facts about Washington

• City area – 68.3 sq. miles
• City population – 601,723
• District of Columbia

Washington Holidays 2012

Considering that Washington is such a popular destination, avoid any disappointment and book early to secure your 2012 and 2013 holidays. Let us at Kenwood Travel offer you our 30 years worth of experience and we will present you with a personalised package including luxury all inclusive holidays, weddings and honeymoons. Give us a call and we will make sure that your very own American Dream will come true.