Free Terra Cotta Warrior tickets with DC’s “Weekend Warriors” online Promotion
Published on October 30th, 2009 in Capital Region USA, Press Releases Published by admin
For those that missed the Terra Cotta Warriors visit to the UK in 2008, there is one last chance to see this truly unique display before it returns to China. The blockbuster exhibition, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, makes its final U.S. stop at the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC this autumn, opening on 19 November 2009 until 31 March 2010. Destination DC is offering culture-minded travellers the chance to experience the exhibition as part of a dedicated “Weekend Warriors” promotion that runs until December 2009.
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Travellers who book two-night “Weekend Warriors” hotel packages on Washington.org can enjoy exclusive access to any-day, any-time tickets to see the exhibition, complimentary breakfast for two or valet parking at their hotel as well as hot tips on some of DC’s events to make for an unforgettable weekend.
Terra Cotta Warriors has already received record crowds to its previous host venues and is expected to be one of the city’s hottest cultural draws. As the National Geographic Museum has sold more than 55,000 advance tickets to the exhibition, this deal is not to be missed as it guarantees entry into the exhibition.
To celebrate the Warriors coming to the city, DC’s cultural venues, hotels and restaurants have developed China-themed events and programmes for visitors to enjoy including; a special exhibition on Renaissance views of China at the Folger Shakespeare Library, take a China-focused tour of the Sackler Gallery, sample Xi’an-style menus at Mie N Yu and savour a Chinois-inspired tea at the Willard.
For more information on how to book a “Weekend Warriors” packages online go to: www.Washington.org
Hip Happenings
Dare to taste – the Spirits of Ellicott City!
Historic Ellicott City, one of Maryland’s most haunted and quaintest towns, offers food lovers a great break with a twist! Just 15 miles from Baltimore and 30 miles from Washington DC, visitors can be transported back in time, browse the charming antique shops for bargains, and take The Spirits of Ellicott City tasting tour where ghost hunters are able to enter into the haunted pubs, taverns and bistros, even to areas restricted to dining guests, enjoying a different kind of spirit along the way.
The Wayside Inn, a stylish B&B close to Ellicott City, offers luxury pamper package that includes an eight course dinner at Tersiguel’s French restaurant and the really daring diners can have dinner in Tersiguel’s haunted wine cellar!
http://www.waysideinnmd.com/packages.htm
Cosset the Kids at the Scooops Kids Spa!
It’s not just the grown ups that can be pampered at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia – kids can be spoilt too. After a full day in the water park, or visiting attractions with the parents, kids can chill out at the Scoops Kids Spa.
With treatments such as the Ice Cream Pedicure, children get to pick their favourite fizz soak, followed by a sherbet scrub and topped off with an icing massage.
Or they can try the Cherry facial or Chocolate Mask that use organic ingredients teaching children the importance of proper skin care.
Families can make the most of their stay and book a Wolf Den where ‘cubs’ can sleep in the wolf den, an in-suite cave-themed area with a bunk bed. They can “rough it” with movies and Nintendo on their own 20″ flat screen LCD TV, whilst adults can enjoy their own space in the other part of the suite.
Please visit www.greatwolf.com for information on the hotel and For information on spas geared for adults around Virginia, go to http://www.virginia.org/Site/features.asp?FeatureID=373.
Happy New Year with Washington DC Restaurant Week
What better way to beat the winter blues than by treating yourself to a great meal at great prices.
Visitors to Washington DC in January can take part in the city’s Restaurant Week. 170 of Washington DC’s finest restaurants will be offering 3-course lunches for $20.10 and 3-course dinners for $35.10. Travellers can experience Cuisines such as Contemporary American, Mexican, French, Mediterranean, Italian, Southern, Seafood, Spanish, California, Pan-Asian and more at great value prices.
Be sure to book early as places go like hot cakes! Dates and a complete list of participants will be posted on www.washington.org
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Lisa Cooper or Becky Hartfield at KBC PR on 01825 76 36 36
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