PRIDELY ~ Montgomery County

TOP 5 Luxury Cruise Lines for

Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

Restaurants

Ambar Capitol Hill

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 813-3039 | Web: ambarrestaurant.com

Estadio

Small, festive spot serving Spanish tapas & playful plates & cocktails in Moorish-styled digs.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 319-1404 | Web:estadio-dc.com

Founding Farmers DC

Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.

1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 822-8783 | Web: wearefoundingfarmers.com

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Fiola

High-end restaurant serving rustic Italian food & creative cocktails in a modern, upscale space.

601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC

Old Ebbitt Grill

Iconic tavern offering American meals, including popular oyster specials, in Victorian-style digs. 675 15th St NW, Washington, DC

Le Diplomate

Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating serving familiar French fare, brunch staples & drinks.

Pepe, 1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC

SUCCOTASH

Chef Edward Lee’s classy eatery melds Dixie & Asian flavors in an inventive menu.

915 F St NW, Washington, DC

Zaytinya by José Andrés

Chef José Andrés’ light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.

701 9th St NW, Washington, DC

Tortino Restaurant

Tuscan-style trattoria offering pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus a happy-hour menu. 1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC Moon Rabbit DC

Hip Vietnamese eatery with elevated breakfast, brunch & dinner menus, plus cocktails, wine & beer.

801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC

Mintwood Place

Modern farmhouse style & a French-influenced American menu, plus sidewalk seats. 1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC

Jan 28

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week

With some of the nation’s best know chefs, restaurateurs and rising culinary stars helming eateries in our region, Metropolitan DC is known for its restaurants. One of the most highly anticipated food-related programs in the region, Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is a week-long celebration of area restaurants and the diversity of world-class cuisine. Learn more at ramw.org.

Mar 20

National Cherry Blossom Festival

The Japanese embassy shows Japanese movies and displays traditional art. The National Sushi Society holds a sake and sushi tasting. The Cherry Blossom Festival offers plenty of non-culturally-aligned events too. There are paddleboat rides, bike rides, and photo safaris; river cruises and guided tours; a soccer tournament, a rugby tournament, and a regatta. In short, the festival is Washington, D.C.’s excuse to get back outdoors after a long cold winter. Lean more at thedistrict.com.

May 5

Passport DC

Passport DC is a month-long journey around the world highlighting DC’s thriving international diplomatic community and its lively and varied culture. Celebrated annually in May, which is International Cultural Awareness Month in Washington, Passport DC is 31 days of programming by embassies and some of DC’s very best cultural institutions. Thousands of people enjoy the popular embassy open houses, street festivals, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and more. Passport DC invites everyone to experience a trip around the world without leaving the city! Learn more at embassyofindonesia.org.

May 31

Memorial

Day

Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor the service of our military

BUDGETING 101

FOUR APPS to help you save money for FREE

1. MINT

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET 3. EVERYDOLLAR

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

Education Trends

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

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Technology & Software

Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

men and women, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Learn more at thedistrict.com.

Jun 4

Filmfest D.C.

Filmfest D.C. offers at least 70 films, sometimes more, all of them Washington, D.C. premieres and some of them world premieres. In 2009, the festival hosted films focused on Japan (including the Washington premiere of the foreign-language Oscar-winner Departures), Eastern Europe, and political documentaries. Learn more at thedistrict.com.

Jun 12

DC Pride Parade

The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn more at capitalpride.org.

Sep 2

DC Jazz Festival

The lineup for the 17th Annual DC JazzFest features an eclectic and diverse cast of Grammy winners, burgeoning jazz superstars and a slew of DC’s finest talent. There is something for everyone at this immersive “jazz takeover” of DC this September! Learn more at dcjazzfest.org.

Dec 5

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Offering a special opportunity for friends and families across the country to tune in and celebrate this holiday tradition from the comfort of home. Come watch the 2021 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Learn more at thenationaltree.org.

THE DC CENTER FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY

The DC Center for the LGBT Community educates, empowers, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. To fulfill our mission, we focus on four core areas: health and wellness, arts & culture, social & peer support, and advocacy and community building. We envision communities where LGBT people feel healthy, safe, and affirmed. THEDCCENTER.ORG | 202-682-2245

NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE

The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We’re building a future where everyone is free to be themselves in every aspect of their lives. THETASKFORCE.ORG | 202-393-5177

RAINBOW FAMILIES

Rainbow Families supports, educates and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) families, parents and prospective parents by offering a wide variety of education programs, support groups, opportunities to connect and more. Rainbow Families is a volunteer led non-profit organization supported by members, community sponsors, private and public grants and foundations. RAINBOWFAMILIES.ORG | (202) 845-6913

PFLAG METRO DC

Founded in 1983, Metro DC PFLAG, a non profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization, provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Our family values stress education, understanding, acceptance, and support, but most of all love, thereby empowering our children — straight and gay — to lead happy and productive lives. WWW.PFLAGDC.ORG | 202-638-3852

Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

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TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

Student-controlled

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

Interactive Blackboards

This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

APARTMENT LIVING

The Woodley 3

BARBER SHOP

Lady Clipper Barber Shop 17

BEAUTY Marjani 3

DENTIST

Washington Center for Dentistry front cover

EDUCATION

Georgetown University 17 FITNESS Sweat DC 13

HOTEL

The Ritz Carlton back inside cover

INTERIOR DESIGN

Zoe Feldman 13

LAW

Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law 2

LGBT CENTER

The DC Center for the LGBT Community back outside cover

LIBRARY Library of Congress 3

MUSEUM

National Museum of Natural History 8-9

PLUMBING

Rotor-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service 11

RESTAURANT

Ambar Balkan Cuisine 11

SENIOR CARE

Visiting Angels 17

TATTOOS

Embassy Tattoos 2

WEDDING PLANNING

Chancey Charm Wedding Planning & Design. 1