Luxury Washington, DC Holidays

Monumental and inspirational

At the heart of Washington, DC is the National Mall, a two-mile expanse of celebrated monuments and memorials from the U.S. Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial. On this stretch of National Park, there’s also the Washington Monument as well as the Vietnam Veterans, the Korean War, the World War II and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials. Explore freely on foot, take a Bike and Roll guided bicycle tour or glide around on a Segway.

For inspiration, look no further than the Smithsonian Institution, the world-renowned museum and research complex of 19 museums, galleries and a National zoo. With almost 140 million objects, works of art and specimens, there’s everything from the history of art to the future of flight – and all with free admission.

The world's most famous house?

Home to every US President, except George Washington, The White House is a must see for most visitors to Washington, DC.

Explore the videos and exhibits at the White House Visitor Centre to learn about many aspects of The White House, including the architecture, furnishings, first families, social events and more.

Discover historic Georgetown

Famous for its upscale shops, nightclubs and fine dining, Georgetown is a favourite of both locals and tourists. Stroll along the C&O Canal, explore the gardens at Dumbarton Oaks, catch some live jazz in Blues Alley or visit Washington, DC's oldest unchanged building - built in 1765.

In summer, children (and adults, too) can splash in the sprinkler-style water fountain, watch the boats and feed the ducks. In winter months, the region’s largest ice rink opens for skating.

Museums with a twist

Kids of all ages will love the National Air and Space Museum and its exhibits on aviation and space exploration throughout the last century, and being so close Langley (the CIA HQ) – who can resist adopting a cover, breaking codes and identifying disguised spies at the International Spy Museum.

And on the flip side of all things covert, the Newseum is the only museum dedicated to free expression and the five freedoms of the First Amendment — religion, speech, press, assembly and petition - topical in an era of 'fake news'.

Arrive in style

Fly directly to America's capital from London with British Airways twice daily service, departing from Heathrow's award-winning T5. All guests flying with British Airways can access a choice of check in options; online, mobile or at airport. Families with young children are offered priority boarding and, if travelling with infants, the free carriage of prams and car seats.