Celebrate Independence Day In Washington, DC With The Go City Card

       

 Heading to Washington, DC to celebrate Independence Day? If so, be sure to take along the Go Washington DC Card on your phone!

There are a lot of activities going on in our nation's capitol over the July 4th weekend, and if you are planning to be there to take it all in, the Go Washington DC Card is a great option for additional sightseeing and attraction entry because it saves you up to 35% versus buying entry at each attraction individually.

In addition to the valuable pass, Go City Card's brand-new mobile app helps you plan your sightseeing. Not only do you have your passes and the Go City Card guidebook on the app, but it provides info on how to best get to each attraction from where you are at, opening and closing times, and other key details you need to know all in one place.

Travelers can opt to purchase a 3- or 5-choice Explorer Pass or choose a Build Your Own Pass with those attractions they already know they want to see.

Depending upon which pass is selected, the Go Washington DC Card will get you into:

• City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
• International Spy Museum
• National Geographic Museum
• Madame Tussauds DC
• Bike and Roll DC Bike Rentals
• Newseum
• George Washington's Mount Vernon
• Washington Monuments Cruise by Potomac Riverboat Company 
• Boating in DC
• The Capital Wheel
• Arlington Cemetery and DC Highlights Tour
• Washington DC Nights Tour
• Sites by Segway Tour
• Washington Walks Walking Tour

For additional information on the Go Washington DC Card, click here.

About Go City Card
Go City Card, a division of Smart Destinations, sells multi-attraction passes to 13 of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. including Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Oahu, Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Go City Cards can be purchased online and instantly delivered to a traveler's smart phone or they can be bought at brick and mortar outlets within a city upon arrival. Travelers choose from different types of passes to fit their needs including an all-inclusive pass which provides carte blanche to visit any of that city's included attractions or a "Build Your Own" which enables a traveler to create their own itinerary. Depending upon the pass selected, travelers can realize a savings of up to 55% less than paying at the gate. All passes come with valuable extras including the ability to skip the line at select attractions and comprehensive guidebooks that offer insider tips and bonus discounts on shopping and dining.
 
For additional information, visit GoCityCard.com or call 1-800-887-9103.

Live Webcam Takes Viewers Into Bald Eagle Nest In Washington, DC

WHAT: Spring has officially arrived and nesting season is upon us! Travel to the heart of America’s capital for an unmatched look at America’s national bird, the Bald Eagle. With EarthCam’s live webcam in Washington, DC, watch as this amazing pair incubates, hatches and cares for their chicks. The eggs are visible in the nest and are expected to hatch very soon!

WHY: Thanks to these live webcam views, visitors from around the world have the unique opportunity to get up close to these once-endangered beautiful birds of prey. The webcam provides an unobtrusive observation window into the life of these amazing creatures.

“Not too long ago, it was impossible to witness an event like this live. Now, through the power of webcam technology, we are able to virtually transport anyone into the massive 5-foot stick-covered nest of an American Bald Eagle during one of the most significant moments in its life,” said Brian Cury, CEO and Founder of EarthCam. “We are uniquely positioned to support this initiative, one of which we’re certain our fans will jump at the chance to experience. We’re proud to extend awareness and support the conservation work that’s being accomplished by the great people at Earth Conservation Corps, DC Metropolitan Police Department and National Park Service.”

HOW: Fly into the eagles’ nest with EarthCam’s live webcam, thanks to Earth Conservation Corps!

On-air credit requirements:

• EarthCam logo is not to be cropped out of the video, covered or altered in any way
• On screen credit is given “Courtesy of EarthCam”
• Verbal on air credit “Courtesy of EarthCam”

Connect with EarthCam!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/earthcaminc

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/earthcam

Instagram: @EarthCam

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/earthcam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthcam-inc.

ABOUT EARTHCAM
EarthCam is the global leader in delivering webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video and time-lapse construction cameras for corporate, tourism and government clients in major cities around the world. EarthCam's revolutionary gigapixel camera systems deliver superior billion pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving the world's most important projects and events. EarthCam's all-weather webcams, innovative software and mobile applications enable users to showcase unique views, increase exposure and generate positive public relations.

The Webby Award winning company hosts many highly trafficked tourism cams, with views of popular locations and landmarks such as Times Square, World Trade Center, Las Vegas Strip, Bourbon Street, Eiffel Tower, Andy Warhol’s gravesite, Hollywood Boulevard, Miami Beach, Atlantis the Palm Dubai, Petra in Jordan and Abbey Road Crossing in London.

To experience more of EarthCam, visit www.earthcam.com or download the Webcams app on your mobile device athttp://www.earthcam.com/mobile/.

Travelore News: Jose Andres Backs Out Of Restaurant In Donald Trump’s Hotel

Jose Andres is the latest business partner to sever ties with Donald Trump. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post)

Jose Andres, the D.C.-based super-chef with a growing national brand, is backing out of a deal to open the flagship restaurant in Donald Trump’s forthcoming Washington hotel – the latest on a growing list of high-profile partners to sever ties with the presidential candidate over his anti-immigrant comments. 

Andres, the co-owner of ThinkFoodGroup whose restaurant empire spans 18 restaurants and food trucks, multiple cookbooks  and TV shows, described the move in a statement to The Washington Post as both a professional and personal one. The Spanish-born chef, who became an American citizen in 2013 after living in the U.S. for decades, frequently invokes his pride in being an immigrant.

[Trump predicts he’ll win the Latino vote in 2016]

“Donald Trump’s recent statements disparaging immigrants make it impossible for my company and I to move forward with opening a successful Spanish restaurant in Trump International’s upcoming hotel in Washington, D.C.,” the statement reads. “More than half of my team is Hispanic, as are many of our guests.  And, as a proud Spanish immigrant and recently naturalized American citizen myself, I believe that every human being deserves respect, regardless of immigration status.”

A spokesman for the restaurant group would not disclose the terms of the lease Andres had signed with Trump’s organization for the restaurant, which was to open next year in Trump’s $200 million redevelopment of the historic Old Post Office Pavilion.  But Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., e-mailed a response, indicating that the contract was for 10 years and that the Trumps could sue for unpaid rent and other damages — meaning a potential lawsuit could prove expensive.

“Our relationship with José Andrés has always been a good one, but simply put, José has no right to terminate or otherwise abandon his obligations under the lease, ” Trump Jr. wrote. “In the event Mr. Andrés defaults in the performance of his obligations, we will not hesitate to take legal action to recover all unpaid rent for the entire 10 year term together with all attorneys’ fees and additional damages we may sustain. We will also enforce the exclusivity provisions preventing Mr. Andrés from opening a competing restaurant anywhere in the D.C area.  Mr. Andrés’ obligations under the lease are clear and unambiguous. More importantly, construction is ahead of schedule at Trump International Hotel, Washington D.C. and when completed in 2016, will be a crown jewel within the Trump Hotel Collection.”

Last month, Trump set off an avalanche of criticism when he said of illegal Mexican immigrants: “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” Later, the defiant GOP candidate doubled down on his stance. “I can never apologize for the truth,” he said. Corporate partners have been bailing on him in droves, and a change.org petition sprung up, asking Andres to join their ranks.

[Trump’s anti-immigrant comments could sour his entire D.C. brand]

Andres has long championed immigration reform, penning a 2013 op-ed in The Post calling on Congress to act on a long-stalled overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws and to support a so-called “path” to legalization for the millions of undocumented workers in the U.S.

“The fellow immigrants I’ve known and worked with over the years, those with legal status and those without, are here for the right reasons,” he wrote. “They don’t want to cause any trouble, take any handouts or steal anyone’s job.”

The partnership between Trump, the brash hotelier eager to find a boldface toque with local credibility for his Pennsylvania Avenue complex, and Andres, a high-profile chef with eateries sprinkled around the country, once seemed promising. “‘I have long respected Donald Trump for his business acumen,” Andres raved in a news release touting the restaurant. Trump, in turn, called him “a true culinary genius.”
Source:  The Washington Post

TRAVELORE DESTINATION REPORT: The Dupont Circle Hotel In Washington, DC., Where You And Your Full Family Can Live Like Diplomats In Their Penthouse Suite For A Bargain At $3,500* A Night

Yes $3,500 (*Average cost) a night is a good amount for a typical hotel room but not for a 2,000 square foot multi-level penthouse suite with 3 large bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 3 indoor dining areas, an outdoor dining area, a gas fireplace, spa tubs, Bang & Olufsen sound systems throughout, and 8 televisions including 2 in bathrooms. Additional services that come along with the suite include complementary luxury SUV airport transportation, a personal concierge to provide for your specific needs, private access to their Level Nine executive lounge, complementary wet bars, twice daily housekeeping service, customized fresh flowers, a professional Nespresso coffee maker, and complementary internet access.  By now we expect you also thinking, Yes! that is a great bargain, especially in a city like Washington DC.

One of the most common promises of hotels, even those selling themselves as luxury properties, is that they will take care of so you will feel at home; something rarely achieved. At the family owned Dupont Circle we appreciated the effort to get to know individual needs so they can welcome their guests with a personal touch. The hotel, located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods with many nearby dining and cultural options to explore, has 327 luxurious guest rooms including 15 Level Nine suites. All accommodations include complementary internet, marble bathrooms with heated floors, bottles of water, in room dining, and use of the hotel's business center. The Cafe Dupont and Bar Dupont are the perfect complement to this exceptional property, popular with people both living and working in the neighborhood. We also appreciated the innovative design of their 9,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, designed to very flexible and to be an extension of warmth of their bar and dining rooms rather than typical cold spaces.

The Dupont Circle Hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Metrorail Dupont Circle Station, minutes from Amtrak's Union Station. We recommend the less than 10 minute walk to see the nearby Phillips Collection with an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art that includes works by Renoir, Rothko, Picasso, and O'Keeffe. Also recommended is a visit to the Newseum, a museum dedicated to telling history as seen through news stories in a highly engaging interactive way. We were most impressed with the exhibits on the Berlin Wall, First Amendment Rights, and Pulitzer Prize Photos. We were also very pleased with the Newseum's restaurant, TheSource by Wolfgang Puck, with its creative and flavorful presentations.   Also within a 10 minute drive are all of Washington's major tourist sites and monuments.

For more details and to make your reservations please visit: www.DoyleCollection.com/Dupont or call 202-483-6000.  For information about the Phillips Collection please visit: www.PhillipsCollection.org or call 202-387-2151. For more details about the Newseum please visit: www.Newseum.Org. For information about planning your trip to Washington, DC. please visit: www.VisitWashington.org.

At The Newseum In Washington, DC: 'Reporting Vietnam' Explores How Journalists Delivered News to a Divided Nation

 Today, the Newseum opens "Reporting Vietnam," 

a provocative new exhibit that marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, America's first televised war.

 The exhibit, made possible by support from the CBS Corporation, explores the dramatic stories of how

 journalists brought news about the war to a divided nation. "Reporting Vietnam" will be on display through

 Sept. 12, 2016.

Set to a soundtrack of protest songs, the exhibit opens with an exploration of the culture clash that emerged

 in the 1960s as seen through mainstream and counterculture publications of the day. "Reporting Vietnam"

 challenges perceptions that linger 50 years after U.S. troops arrived in Vietnam, and poses the question

 "Did the press lose the war?"

Powerful photos and news footage, evocative music and more than 90 compelling artifacts, historic

 newspapers and magazines take visitors back to experience a time when America was at war and

 young people were rejecting the conservative values of their parents.

"The Vietnam War polarized the nation and led Americans to question the legitimacy of authority 

everywhere," said Peter Prichard, chairman and CEO of the Newseum. "The exhibit captures the essence

 of a complex moment in American history, transporting visitors back to a time when peace, love and

 understanding were the goal, but not always the reality."

Included in the exhibit are more than 100 dramatic images, including memorable Pulitzer Prize-winning

 photographs that have come to symbolize the struggle both in Vietnam and at home. An interactive kiosk

 in the exhibit features interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographers who took some of the most

 iconic images of the war. Another kiosk showcases the memorable protest songs that provided the

 soundtrack for a generation.

As part of the exhibit, the museum's Robert H. and Clarice Smith Big Screen Theater features "Reporting

Vietnam: Eyewitness to War," an original documentary that tells the story of press coverage in Vietnam

 through archival video, photographs and interviews with journalists who covered the war. Two other original

films will explore the protest movement at home and how television forever changed the way Americans

 receive news from the battlefield.

Contributing support for the exhibit is provided by CBS Corporation in memory of CBS "60 Minutes"

 correspondent Bob Simon, the award-winning CBS News correspondent whose legendary war reporting

 over five decades began in Vietnam.

About the NewseumThe mission of the Newseum is to champion the five freedoms of the First Amendment through exhibits,

 public programs and education. One of the top attractions in Washington, D.C., the Newseum's dynamic,

 engaging and interactive museum allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today through

 the eyes of the media while celebrating the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment.

 The Newseum Institute serves as a forum for First Amendment study, exploration and education. The

 Newseum is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, 

including the Freedom Forum. For more information, visitnewseum.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.