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Destination: Washington
Airline: Cathay Pacific
Departure Dates: 18 September to 28 November 2018
Valid Till: On sale till 2 March 2018
One Stop Flights via Hong Kong (return):
- Melbourne – $910
- Sydney – $938
- Adelaide – $938
- Perth – $938
- Brisbane – $942
Frequent Flyer:
Marco Polo, with Cathay Pacific a member of oneworld Alliance.
This Economy deal books in “Q” class earning 25% of miles flown.
Interesting Facts about Washington:
- Best times to visit are from September to November (Autumn) and March to May (Spring). During these times the tourist numbers are lower and the weather milder.
- For Australian passport holders visiting the United States, an ESTA is required which permits stays upto 90 days and is valid for 2 years.
- Eat at the Old Ebbitt Grill where it is frequented by numerous politicians, some known for scandals and manoeuvring. It has also been the site of parties hosted by famous actors and singers.
- The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world with a collection of more than 160 million objects. It also contains 535 miles of bookshelves.
- Top 3 places to see –
* Lincoln Memorial – The venue of Abraham Lincoln’s two famous speeches; the second inaugural address and the Gettysburg Address, which are both etched into the memorial’s opposing walls.
* The White House – Home to every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800, the White House is America’s most famous residence.
* Washington Monument – At its completion in 1884, it was the tallest structure in the world. These days, you can take one of the Monument’s glass-encased elevators to the top observation deck to enjoy 360-degree views of the city.
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This is seriously cheap. It's just a 3 hour train trip to New York too.