Mount Vernon I kicked off DC Week with my list of favorite online planning resources. I’ve used all of them to plan our recent trips. For me, valuable articles and guides have an opinion one way or another—I use this feedback to narrow down a short list of things to see and do. Here’s our [...]

Urban destinations are more enjoyable when cooler fall weather arrives and you can walk around comfortably for hours. One of our favorite autumn trips for kids at any age and stage is to visit Washington DC. With wide sidewalks and excellent public transportation, the city is easy to get around, clean, and there is always something interesting to do and learn for everyone.

We love to enrich our kid’s education by visiting the various museums around the city.

We just added the Lorien Hotel and Spa in Alexandria, Virginia to the Ciao Bambino portfolio. This hotel makes a great home-base for exploring the Washington DC area.

Planning a summer trip to Washington DC? Take advantage of the Smithsonian’s purpose to “diffuse knowledge.” The full and half-day (3hr) summer camps …