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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

LIFE Travels to WASHINGTON D.C.; May 25 - 30, 2014



An Exclusive Educational Adventure for LIFE Members



Program # 2833NP – Discover Washington, D.C.: The Nation’s Capital
Sunday, May 25 to Friday, May 30, 2014

Introduction
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The first 2 LIFE Travels trips in 2014 have sold out. Because numbers are limited on this trip, we strongly suggest that you sign up as soon as possible to make sure of your place. There will be an initial cut-off at the end of next month (February 28th).

LIFE Travels is running this trip in conjunction with Road Scholar (formerly known as Elderhostel). This is an organization with a top-class reputation for educational travel for people such as LIFE members. Please take note of the educational elements included in the program, such as the many lectures.

Because Road Scholar is based in Boston & the trip is in the US, prices are quoted in US dollars. Also, the price quoted is land only because LIFE members have so many different ways of getting to Washington (e.g. Porter from the Island airport, Air Canada from Pearson, stopover somewhere to visit family) and also the possibility of using points. Current fares for those dates including taxes are $332 on Air Canada and $365 on Porter, but these often vary from day to day.

Program Overview:

Enter the invigorating political and cultural scene of America’s capital as knowledgeable instructors share an insider’s look at the memorials and fascinating neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. During specially arranged meetings with members of Congress or staff (as available) and seminars with Washington insiders, discuss history and learn about public policy with a fresh perspective. Delight in an introduction to Washington’s cultural life as local experts lead you to many of the city’s renowned museums and eclectic eateries.

Program Highlights:

• Discuss international relations with experts, then go inside a Washington, D.C., embassy to add context.
• Meet members of Congress on Capitol Hill and visit the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
• Deepen your insights with walks to Washington highlights and monuments, and enjoy an evening performance in a local theater.

Program Price:

• Double Occupancy: $1,199 US
• Single Occupancy: $1,674 US

Program Price Includes:

• 5 nights of accommodations
• 12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
• 7 Expert-led lectures
• 9 Field trips
• 1 Hands-on experiences
• 1 Performance
• Group travel and transfers throughout the program
• A Group Leader to accompany you through the program to handle all logistics
• Modest gratuities, taxes and destination fees
• The Road Scholar Emergency and Travel Assistance Plan, including 24-hour assistance for medical and other emergencies

Accommodations:

Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport: Virginia, 5 nights
• The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions

Daily Schedule:

  • Sunday, May 25: Registration/Dinner and Orientation
Arrive To: Registration materials will be provided upon check in at the hotel.
Dinner: Dinner at the hotel will be followed by a staff led orientation of the program and Washington, D.C.
  • Monday, May 26: Seminar/Jefferson Memorial/Kennedy Center Tour/Embassy Visit/White House neighborhood
Breakfast: A buffet will be served at the hotel.
Morning: A seminar (possible topics include the media, international relations, current issues and the judiciary) will be followed by visit to Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Lunch: Lunch at KC Cafe, the John F. Kennedy Center's rooftop cafe.
Afternoon: Visit to an embassy in Washington DC. .Exploration of memorial along the National Mall.
Dinner: Dinner will be at a Southern themed restaurant in the hotel neighborhood.
Evening: Exploration of the White House Neighborhood.
  • Tuesday, May 27: Policy Seminar/Lincoln Memorial/National Gallery of Art/Free Evening
Breakfast: A buffet will be provided at the hotel.
Morning: A seminar (possible topics include the media, international relations, current issues and the judiciary) will be followed by visit to Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
Lunch: Lunch at the National Gallery of Art's Cascafe Cafe.
Afternoon: Explore the National Gallery of Art's collections. The West Building contains more traditional art while the East Building speaks to all that is modern.
Dinner: You are on your own for dinner this evening. Our staff can make suggestions in the hotel neighborhood or downtown.
  • Wednesday, May 28: U.S. Capitol/Congressional Meetings/Library of Congress/Supreme Court
Breakfast: Breakfast will be a buffet at the hotel.
Morning: An orientation to Capitol Hill will be followed by visits to the Capitol and the Library of Congress.
Lunch: Lunch will be on your own on Capitol Hill.
Afternoon: Sit in the Supreme Court and hear about its history and traditions. Meetings with Representatives (or their staff) can be arranged on your behalf. A Smithsonian Museum option will be offered.
Dinner: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Arlington DC or Washington DC.
Evening: After a long day on Capitol Hill or at the Smithsonian, enjoy some time on your own or a brief visit to a memorial.
  • Thursday, May 29: Politics Seminar/FDR Memorial/MLK Memorial /Smithsonian/Theatre
Breakfast: A breakfast buffet will be served at the hotel.
Morning: A seminar on a current political issue is followed by a visit to the FDR and MLK memorials.
Lunch: Lunch will be at one of the Smithsonian museum cafes.
Afternoon: Free time will be provided for exploration of two Smithsonian Institution Museums.
Dinner: Tonight, group will dine at a neighborhood bistro famous for its wood fired grill.
Evening: Enjoy a live performance at a local theater (Arena Stage, National Theater, Ford's Theatre, Signature Theater) on your final night in the nation's capital.
  • Friday, May 30: Seminar and Departure
Breakfast: A breakfast buffet will be provided at the hotel.
Morning: A seminar at the hotel will be followed by closing remarks. Check out is generally 12 PM, but luggage storage is available if your departure is later in the day.

To enroll in this exclusive program, please call Road Scholar toll free at  (800) 322-5315, reference Program # 2833NP – Discover Washington, D.C.: The Nation’s Capital starting on Sunday, May 25, 2014 and tell them that you are a
LIFE member or travelling with a LIFE member.