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This paper examines the cosmopolitan mobilities of young elites that take part in study-internship programmes in Washington, DC, US. In the case of Washington, DC, a large study-internship industry has been developed and this is an important example of how cities can become instrumental in organising specialised elite mobilities. These study-internship programmes (normally called Washington Semester Programmes (WSP)) give both US and international students the chance to study and intern in Washington, DC. Similar programmes exist in many global cities; however, Washington, DC has arguably become a central hub for those who wish to pursue careers in the fields of development politics or in the NGO sphere. The paper illustrates how ideas and stories of mobile careers and the importance of ‘being mobile’ on the job market catalyse student mobility into Washington, DC. Significantly, student mobilities to Washington, DC combine education with aspects of tourism and lifestyle mobilities. Moreover, these programmes allude to ideas of global citizenship through increasing participant’s human capital by enhancing their cosmopolitanism through this educational experience. Likewise, the participants in these programmes buy into those ideas of cosmopolitanism and the added value to their mobility capital through experiencing the political landscapes of Washington, DC. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A subject index for the book "Frommer's Washington, D.C." is presented.

The article offers travel tips for Washington, D.C., including information on transportation within the city.

The article offers information on outdoor activities in Washington, D.C. including watching Washington Wizards and Mystics basketball games, renting bikes from Bike and Roll/Bike the Sites and renting boats from Thompson's Boat Center.

The article offers travel tips for Washington, D.C. and includes information on the Arlington National Cemetery and The Pentagon.

The article offers travel tips for Washington, D.C. and includes information on the three houses of government namely The Capitol, The Supreme Court of the United States and the White House.

I explore the history of physics in Washington, D.C., and its environs through a tour of notable sites and personalities. Highlights include visits to the Smithsonian and Carnegie Institutions, stops at the Einstein Memorial, George Washington University, the University of Maryland, and the American Center for Physics, and biographical sketches of physicists Joseph Henry, George Gamow, Edward Teller, and others who worked in the District of Columbia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Washington D.C., the venue for the American Association of Orthodontists' (AAO) annual meeting scheduled on May 1-4, 2010. It states that Washington D.C. has three major international airports namely the Reagan National, the Washington Dulles International Airport, and the Baltimore-Washington International Airport. It also discusses attractions and entertainment offerings, restaurants and nightlife as well as sports and recreation in Washington D.C.

A subject index for the book "Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2010" is presented.

The article offers insights for tourists on the ideal time of travel to Washington, D.C. They are suggested to visit the city at the end of August or early September because at this time the Congress is on vacation and hotel rates are cheapest. They are advised to visit the website of the newspaper "Washington Post" to know about weather forecasts. The monthly celebrations in the city are detailed including the birthday of U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in January, the Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March.

The article focuses on organized tours in Washington D.C. Spies of Washington Tour offers four walking tours that focus on espionage-related sites in Georgetown and around the White House, Pennsylvania Avenue, Capitol Hill, and the Russian Embassy areas. Guided Walking Tours of Washington offers 2-hour walks through the streets of Georgetown, Adams-Morgan, and other locations, guided by author/historian Anthony S. Pitch.

The article focuses on several museums in Washington, D.C. The Corcoran Gallery of Art hosts events like inaugural balls and wedding receptions. Dumbarton Oaks is a 19th-century Georgetown mansion that serves as a research center for studies in Byzantine and pre-Columbian art and history, as well as landscape architecture. The Marian Koshland Science Museum was conceived of by molecular biologist Daniel Koshland in memory of his wife, immunologist and molecular biologist Marian Koshland.

The article provides information on several tourist destinations at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. The Rotunda of the National Archives displays the most important original documents of the U.S., collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. The National Gallery of Art features one of the world's foremost collections of Western paintings, sculpture and graphic arts from the Middle Ages into the 21st century.

The article provides information on the major memorials in Washington, D.C. According to the National Park Service, the national parkland that extends from the Capitol to the Potomac River, encompassing the memorials, Washington Monument, National Mall and West and East Potomac parks will now be known as National Mall and Memorial Parks. Major memorials honor esteemed presidents, war veterans and founding fathers. Some believe the best time to visit the memorials is at night.

The article presents several tips for tourists in Washington D.C. The Capitol Visitor Center beneath the U.S. Capitol Building will be opened in Spring 2007. Several celebrations will also take place during the year, including the 100th anniversary of the Union Station and the Washington National Cathedral. The National Museum of American History closed in September 2006 for a renovation project.

This chapter explores other attractions in Washington D.C., including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Set on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac, the striking facility, designed by noted architect Edward Durell Stone, encompasses an opera house, a concert hall, two stage theaters, a theater lab, and as of late 2005, a theater devoted exclusively to family productions.

This chapter presents a travel guide to Washington, D.C. Within its city limits, Washington teems with history, made and in the making; the arts; cosmopolitan culture; magnificent parks, gardens, and architecture. Put it all together and you have a world hub of power, diplomacy, beauty, and intellect. A list of recommended tourist spots, hotels, and restaurants is included.

Provides information on amusement areas which are available at night in Washington, D.C. as of January 2002. Downside to the resurgence of nightlife in Washington, D.C.; Location of the discount day-of-show ticket outlet; Information on theaters in the city.

Provides information on the attractions in Washington, D.C. as of January 2002. Geographic clusters of the attractions in Washington, D.C.; Suggested itineraries; Houses of the U.S. government.

Provides information on how travelers can choose the right hotel to stay in Washington, D.C. Details on how to obtain a special package or a better rate of hotels; Overview of several hotels in Washington, D.C.; Examples of hotels that offered expensive rates.

Provides information on how to navigate Washington, D.C. Visitor information centers; Telephone numbers and Web sites that might help visitors; Description of the city layout.

Presents information that will help foreign visitors prepare their trip to Washington, D.C. Entry requirements; Materials that can be brought in free of duty by visitors of legal age; Suggestions for general safety.

Provides information on how to obtain advance visitor information in planning a trip to Washington, D.C. Benefit of having credit cards when travelling; Popular events in Washington; Discussion on what to do when sick away from home.

Features the best spots in Washington, D.C. as of January 2002. Examples of experiences in the city; Description of several hotels; Restaurants.