I spent a night at the Thompson Washington, DC, a Hyatt property located in the gentrifying Navy Yard. This is a nice hotel with a good breakfast, though I prefer the location of downtown or Georgetown hotel. Thompson Hotel...
Old Ebbitt Grill – My Favorite Washington, DC Restaurant
Over the years on more occasions than I can even remember, I have enjoyed dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC. Thinking about this restaurant always makes me smile. Old Ebbitt Grill Washington, DC Review – Always A...
I’m Not A Fan Of The “New” Washington National Airport
For the first time since the airport updated its layout to move more public space behind the security checkpoints, I had a chance to fly out of Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA). I’m not a big fan of...
Review: Park Hyatt Washington DC (Suite)
I’ve stayed at the Park Hyatt Washington DC many times over the years, but my last visit marked the first time I have ever been upgraded to a full suite (versus a junior suite). My stay at the hotel...
Dinner At Blue Duck Tavern – Washington, DC
Heavy rain meant my father and I did not leave the Park Hyatt Washington, DC and enjoyed a succulent dinner at Blue Duck Tavern. Blue Duck Tavern Review – A Washington, DC Gem When I lived in the District,...
Willard Hotel Washington, DC Again At The Center Of Political Maelstrom
The storied Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, which became the de facto headquarters of the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, again finds itself the scene of controversy as members of Congress seek to understand to what lengths...
Photo Essay: Christmas At The Willard Hotel
The Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC is a stunning hotel year around, but particularly during the Christmas season. I took some photos during a recent visit of the beautiful holiday decorations that adorned the ornate lobby. Christmas At...
An Unexpected Chance To Meet Bill Clinton, Mike Pence, And Pete Buttigieg
Most people cleared out after the Bob Dole funeral, but I stuck around…and had a chance to meet several of the most powerful people in the world. It was a totally unexpected treat that made the day even more...
My Mileage Run To Washington, DC For Bob Dole Funeral
How do you honor an American hero and re-qualify for United 1K status at the same time? You fly from Los Angeles to the District of the Columbia via Florida and New Jersey. My Washington, DC Mileage Run On...
Photo Essay: Washington National Airport
My favorite U.S. airport is Washington National, located in the Commonwealth of Virginia (though bearing a District of Columbia address). I love not only its central location, but the beautiful architecture of both its old and new terminals. This...
Why I Watched The Inauguration From The Willard Hotel
When it became clear that I would not be able to attend the 69th U.S. Presidential Inauguration in-person, I did the next best thing: watch it from the historic Willard hotel right down the street. Why I Watched The...
Trip Report: 2021 Biden Inauguration
Even though I ultimately watched the 59th Presidential Inauguration on a screen, my trip to Washington, DC was not in vain. This report recounts my quadrennial January journey to the District of Columbia, this year for the inauguration of...
National Guard Enjoys Five-Star Accommodations In Washington, DC
Washington, DC hosted 25,000 National Guard troops from across the nation this week in order to safeguard presidential inaugural festivities. While photos of troops sleeping on the floor of the Capitol made headlines around the world, others enjoyed five-star...
I’m Enroute To Washington, DC For Biden Inauguration
I am heading to Washington, DC to take part in the pageantry surrounding the transfer of power that will occur on Wednesday. Inauguration 2021: Why I Am Going I asked someone very powerful to help get me in and...
California Congressman Attacked By Mob At Washington Dulles Airport
A California Congressman was attacked by a mob of angry Trump protestors at Washington Dulles International Airport. He was left to fend for himself. The incident highlights the added risk of traveling through Washington, DC right now and a...
Why The Willard InterContinental Is My Favorite Hotel In Washington, DC
I’m generally a very loyal Hyatt patron, but there are exceptions. Washington, DC is one such exception. In the District, my favorite hotel is not one of the three Hyatt properties, but the Willard InterContinental. I first stepped into...
