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Travel Information

Air Transportation

Local Airports

Airline Discounts

American Airlines is offering ACTE conference attendees a 5% discount on the lowest applicable published fare to DCA, IAD and BWI. To book, please go to www.aa.com and enter A2949AX in the discount code box. The discounted rates are valid from April 2 – April 10, 2009. For international travelers, this discount is valid for travel to and from all markets where American Airlines, American Eagle, American Airline Codeshares, and all oneworld alliance partners provide services as long as one segment is on American Airlines metal.

Continental Airlines is pleased to offer airfare discounts/zone fares to ACTE conference attendees flying to Washington, D.C. Call Meeting works at 800-468-7022 reference the Z code: "ZFKJ" and Agreement Code BQMQ23 for complete information. Outside of the United States, please call your local Continental Airlines Reservation Office. Save a $15 service fee when you book online at www.continental.com. Enter the Z Code and Agreement Code in the offer code box when searching for flights. All published fare rules and restrictions apply; these discounts are valid April 2 – 10, 2009.

JetBlue is offering ACTE Global Education Conference attendees a 10% discount on the lowest available fare by simply booking online. Discounted fares are available on the outbound from April 3 – 5, 2009 and on the return from April 7 – 9, 2009 when you book online at www.jetblue.com/promo with the promotion code ACTE09.

Rail Transportation - Amtrak

Amtrak is offering ACTE Global Education Conference attendees a 20% discount on the regular full adult rail fare for regional reserved train service to/from Washington, DC. Seats must be booked in coach class although business class upgrades are available at full price charges. This offer is valid for travel between 1 April 2009 and 12 April 2009 (blackout date on 10 April 2009) and seats must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure. Certain restrictions, blackout dates, and refund rules apply, please ask a reservations agent when booking. To book, please call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) and refer to the discount code"V375".

Ground Transportation

Metro

From Reagan National Airport, take the Yellow Line towards Mt Vernon Square or Fort Totten, switch trains at Gallery Place – Chinatown Station, then take the Red Line towards Shady Grove and exit at the Woodley Park – Zoo Station using the 24TH ST NW & CONNECTICUT AVE NW exit. The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is located approximately 1 block from this station.

From Union Station, take the Red Line towards Shady Grove to the Woodley Park – Zoo Station using the 24TH ST NW & CONNECTICUT AVE NW exit. The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is located approximately 1 block from this station.

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Taxi

Taxi times and fares vary depending upon which airport you fly into, traffic, and other conditions:

  • From Reagan National Airport (DCA), the hotel is approximately 15 minutes away and the cost is approximately $18, one-way.
  • From Dulles International Airport (IAD), the hotel is approximately 40 minutes away and the cost is approximately $55, one-way.
  • From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), the hotel is approximately 50 minutes away and the cost is approximately $60, one-way.

Super Shuttle

Price:

  • DCA – $13/person one way (includes discount)
  • IAD – $28/person one way (includes discount)
  • BWI – $36/person one way (includes discount)

Reservations: To make a reservation, please visit http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=W4MMR. You must be your reservations through this link in advance to receive the discounted price.

How to find Super Shuttle when you land:

  • DCA – Follow signs for Ground Transportation to SuperShuttle boarding area, curbside at each terminal. A uniformed Guest Service Representative will assist you between 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
  • IAD – Follow signs toward Ground Transportation / Shared Ride Vans. SuperShuttle counters (open 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.) are on the lower level, just before the exit. When your ticket number is called, proceed outside.
  • BWI – SuperShuttle counters (open 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.) are located on the lower level between Southwest Airlines luggage carousels 1-5 (Pier A / B baggage claim). When your ticket number is called, proceed outside.

Sunny’s Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation

  • Dulles Airport to Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - $70.00
  • BWI Airport to Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - $85.00
  • Reagan National Airport to Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - $30.00
  • Union Station to Marriott Wardman Park Hotel - $25.00

To book, please call 1-800-949-0949 or 1-703-845-8282. Use the following account number to obtain the discounted price: #3297.

Parking

The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel will be offering a 50% discount off the regular parking rates for anyone who will be driving to the hotel and attending the ACTE Global Education Conference. Regular parking rates are 17 USD hourly and 31.36 USD daily for self park or 36.96 USD daily for valet.

More Travel Information

National Cherry Blossom Festival

March 28th – April 12th
http://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF WASHINGTON, DC

The National Cherry Blossom Festival® (March 28th – April 12th 2009) annually commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington. Today, more than a million people visit Washington, DC each year to admire the blossoming cherry trees and attend events that herald the beginning of spring in the Nation’s Capital. In addition, tourism information can be found on the Washington, DC tourism website.

Weather

Washington, D.C. temperatures in April average between a high of 66 degrees and a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit with an average rainfall of 3.26 inches.

Attire

The attire is business casual. Slacks, button-down collared shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes, are all appropriate. Suits and ties are not required.