Synopses & Reviews
With opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intelligent writing, travelers rely on this smart guide to get the insider information they need to make the most of their time. From the trendiest tables, hippest hotels, top shops and galleries and coolest classic attractions, Night+Day D.C. is packed with expert recommendations and insider tips. For discerning travelers, it's the details that make the difference. That's why this guide emphasizes what you really need to know: the right hotel rooms to request, the best seat at restaurants, bars and clubs, and the prime time to be there, with equal billing for both nighttime and daytime activities. Structured around the styles that comprise the city's unique character, travelers can explore D.C. through its array of personalities: from /Chic D.C./ (like Rasika, where the fashionable set gathers, and favorite drinks are clove martinis and mango cosmopolitans); to /Hip D.C./ (at the Hotel Helix, ask for room 1018 for the best views, of old architecture and the trendy neighborhood), to /Classic D.C./ (where at the Round Robin Bar, no tour guide in D.C. will be able to give you the history lesson that bartender Jim Hewes relates while muddling your mint julep.) Night+Day's signature sections include: The 99 Best - the very top picks in categories that represent the city's standout features: the must-do, must-see and must-experience; The Perfect Plan Itineraries - three unique, nonstop 3-day itineraries put you in the right place at the right time; The Cheat Sheet - essential information savvy travelers need to hit the ground running; Shopping Blocks - quintessential, classic, and cutting-edge stores and products; Black Book -the invaluable tool that puts all our recommendations at your fingertips - don't leave the hotel without it; Leaving Town - Full recommendations and hot tips for the best way to spend your time outside the city limits; Maps, event calendars, and more...
Synopsis
Behind Washington's buttoned-up facade is a thriving city that rocks late into the night. After touring the world-class attractions, enjoy a fabulous meal and then dance the night away at one of the city's sexy new lounges. Today's savvy travelers rely on NIGHT+DAY D.C. with its opinionated listings, insightful descriptions, and witty, intelligent writing to get the sophisticated edge in travel. From the trendiest tables, hippest hotels, top shops and galleries to the hottest nightspots and coolest attractions, NIGHT+DAY D.C. is packed with expert recommendations and insider tips. For discerning travelers, it's the details that make the difference. Night+Day signature sections include the "99 Best" of the city, three unique "Perfect Plan" itineraries, a "Cheat Sheet" of city essentials, a concise "Black Book" index, maps, and more.