We still have a couple weeks to work out the logistics of meeting up, etc., but for right now the #1 priority is to get everyone's travel arrangements nailed down ASAP.
At present, travel deals are still available for around $300 per person, including a round-trip plane ticket and two nights in a hotel bed (assuming a hotel room is shared). I have no idea how long deals in this range will continue to be available.
My friends and I will be flying in and out of BWI Airport and two of us are staying at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.
You can still find a bunch of travel deals at the major travel sites, including:
You may also want to check out:
Things to keep in mind when scheduling your travel arrangements:
THE METRO : Taxicabs are plentiful in DC, but if you don't mind using the METRO (subway), staying at a hotel near a METRO stop will save you a few bucks while you're there.
WHERE TO STAY : In the course of my search, I noticed a number of economical hotel options available in the Crystal City area, which is just a short METRO (or cab) ride from the Capitol, and not a bad option at all. There are a number of hotel deals for locations in Maryland and Virginia out away from central DC, but I'd recommend staying in DC or Arlington, VA for convenience.
REAGAN AIRPORT : Flying in and out of Reagan National Airport is generally the most convenient--but not always the most economical. Reagan National is located directly on the METRO line in Arlington and is close to just about everything.
BWI AIRPORT : Flights in and out of BWI Airport tend to be the most economical--though not always the most convenient. BWI Airport is about 30 miles outside of DC. If you're flying in and out of BWI Airport, please make sure you're familiar with the transportation options between BWI and central DC. A variety of trains, shuttles and buses run between BWI and DC, but options are generally more limited on the weekends and after hours, and I strongly recommend you have a plan in place (as well as a fallback plan) ahead of time. Of course, a taxicab will be happy to run you out to BWI in a pinch, but cab fare between BWI and DC will likely take a big bite out of your travel budget. Getting to and from DC from BWI isn't that difficult, but you'll have a much easier time if you show up informed.
This is gonna be fun!
Let's go get' em!!!
- K
We are staying at The Willard--just across the street from The Washington Monument Mall...no traffic, no taxis, no parking needed!!
We are bringing a Big Texas Flag. Can't wait to see everyone !
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