Travel Information
Travel Agent
Confused? Have questions about travel? Want to pass your headache on to a professional? John Faulds is the official travel agent for DC Diamond Circulate. He will be happy to make all of your travel arrangements for you.
John Faulds, CTC
Travel Destinations, Inc.
4320 N Miller Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
800-443-4644
480-941-5311
480-994-9611 (fax)
Airports
Washington DC is served by three major airports: Washington-Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Washington-Reagan National has a Metro station and is about 30 minutes by Metro from the host hotel. The SuperShuttle van service is available from the two other airports. The trip from BWI will cost about $35, and the service from IAD about $27.
American Airlines Discount Information
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount on air travel between April 5, 2009 and April 16, 2009 to and from Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
The discount is valid on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection. Tickets may be purchased through American Airlines on-line (www.AA.com/rainbow) or through an authorized travel agent.
Use the American Airlines Discount Authorization Number, A5449AC, as the promotion code at the time that the ticket/s are purchased. Electronic ticketing must be issued; otherwise a paper ticket fee will apply.
Amtrak Discount Information
Amtrak trains run to Union Station. Union Station's Metro station provides convenient transportation directly to the host hotel on the Metro's Red Line.
But wait! There's more! Amtrak offers two discounts that should be of interest to dancers who want to travel to Washington by train. If you are 62 years or older, Amtrak offers a 15% discount. This discount does not apply to sleeper accommodations, the Auto Train, or Acela service. Proof of age is required.
For those of you who are not 62 or older, Amtrak is offering a special 10% discount for dancers attending DC Diamond Circulate. The special convention fare code number is X54T-941. The fare is available from April 1 - April 22, 2009. You must mention this code while making your reservation to receive the savings off of the lowest available fare. No other discounts apply, The discount is for travel to Washington DC - Union Station. You cannot book this fare online. It does not apply to the Auto Train, or Acela service. The discount is applicable for sleepers, business class, or first class seats. To obtain the discount, call 1-800-872-7245 to make your reservation.
More fine print: the convention discount cannot be used with the senior discount. You don't have to worry about blackout dates, because no blackout dates occur during the April 1 - April 22 period.