Vacation Reviews

International Spy Museum

With the recent release of Breach, Robert Hanssen is once again in the public eye and the topic of much discussion. The Hanssen case has been called the the worst intelligence disaster in US history. However, while a great deal is known concerning Hanssen spying activities over the twenty two years that he gave classified documents to the USSR and later Russia, the reason behind his betrayal is still shrouded in a great deal of mystery and controversy. Helping to give answers to the daunting task of ‘why,’ The International Spy museum in DC on November 28, 2007 will open a new exibit on Hanssen. This new exibit is from the unique perspective of his friend and longtime collegue David G. Major, who for 14 years worked with Hanssen at FBI headquarters in Washington DC. A privately owned museum, The International Spy Museum is dedicated to the field of espionage. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and about one block west of the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station, the museum covers espionioge techniques from the Greek and Roman empires right up to the cold war and today.
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Travel Tips

Chinese for Travelers

With the coming of the Beijing Olympics, China is becoming more accessible to foreign travelers. English signs are everywhere and it seems that everyone seems to speak some English. But if you want a true glimpse of China, you will have to venture away from the big cities and into the rural villages, where people will still be amazed by your colored eyes and hair and your western features. To survive in these places, you will have to learn some basic Chinese. Here are some simple phrases to help you get by.

Hello! = 你好-"ni hao"

Goodbye. = 再见-"zai jian"

My name is ___. = 我叫___.-"wo jao___."

Thank you. = 谢谢-"xie xie"

How much does it cost? = 多少钱?-"duo shao qian"

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott are known worldwide for spacious, comfortable rooms that make you feel right at home. Each suite is stylishly decorated with designer linens and quality furniture designed to put you right at ease. Launched in 1998, the rooms are organized into separate eating, relaxing, and sleeping areas.

The Marriott knows that each guest has unique interests. You can get work done with free high-speed Internet and the self-serve business center while your children watch movies in the relaxation area. Guests will pleasantly awake to the smell of complimentary Suite Seasons Breakfasts each morning and the free weekday newspaper. Choose from the temperature-controlled indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, or full-service exercise room to keep the day headed in the right direction. No need to worry about midnight snacks or quick meals because SpringHill Suites provides 24-hour food and snacks at The Market and in-room microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffee service for your every need. The top-quality valet and guest laundry services are only two of the many ways SpringHill works to take care of the details so that you can focus on the fun. With 142 SpringHill Suites by Marriott to choose from your home away from home is just a click away.
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