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Inauguration package to Washington D.C.: Ballroom, hotel room, parade, bling and more
With Barack Obama's election win finalized, here's one subject to consider. How does a person snag a place at the inauguration festivities? Cinderella needed a fairy godmother to get her to the prince's ball. Although you don't necessarily need a fairy godmother, it could help if you want to go high end. Consider this option.
For $50,000, the "politically correct" inauguration package at the Ritz Carlton can be yours. What will this cool cash get you--never mind that you might have seen more than that disappear from your financial portfolio, if you have one, in the last months?
You can get:
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a 4-night hotel stay at the Ritz Carlton (duh) during the inauguration festivities
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two front row seats to the Inaugural parade
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two tickets to one of the official Inaugural balls
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a "Heart of the Nation" pendant made of white gold, diamonds, rubies and blue sapphires
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a 24-hour on call driver who'll tootle you around town in a hybrid car
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a fancy dinner
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clothes from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Hmm. politically correct? In this economy? Part of the price tag cost is donated to charity. Oh, in that case. . .
(Deal found in this article in the Wall Street Journal. The Ritz Carlton website doesn't list the package, but here are more details at Elite Traveler. The photo is from glass)
Filed under: Festivals and Events, Hotels and Accommodations, News
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Janelle Nov 5th 2008 12:48PM
The Globe and Mail is anticipating a big spike in D.C. tourism thanks to Barack winning - regardless of whether you're willing to shell out $50,000 or not. I know for one my couch is all booked up for 1/20/09...
http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2008/11/hello-world-welcome-to-washing.html
Jamie Rhein Nov 5th 2008 1:52PM
Janelle, you've given me an idea. I know of a couple couches in D.C. Thanks!
Agent Ivory Nov 14th 2008 12:24PM
I have 10 hotel rooms at the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys for $179/night. Please use Promotion Code: AITI.
Must be booked by: Friday, November 14, 2008!
http://www.radisson.com/baltimoremd or
reservations at: 1.800.333.3333
Chelsea Nov 17th 2008 12:57PM
Welcome to this GREAT city at this most memorable time! We are a local gift company in Washington DC and just launched our Signature Collection of 2009 Inaugural Gifts, meant for families, professionals and anyone alike! If you need that special touch, that added extra wow, for your family, please let me know...happy to help you customize the most memorable treat ever!
Check us out at www.eliteoccasions.com!
Look forward to helping you make that lasting impression, last!
Chelsea