Global Entry Card

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jonathan V

You don’t want to waste your time while entering the USA with the long line? Here is the tip: the Global entry card!

What is the Global entry?

Global Entry is a program being piloted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. Those travelers will be able to enter the United States by using automated kiosks located at select airports.

To enroll in Global Entry, applicants must first file an application with Customs and Border Protection, and then submit to an interview and background check and it will cost $100 for the application. During the interview, the applicant’s fingerprints are captured and a digital photo is taken. Also ”training” is given to the applicants on how to use the automated kiosk. Then, when your application is approved, you will be able to use the Global Entry kiosk at any participating airport for duration of 5 years.

How does it work and who is eligible?

Once you are at the “kiosk”, you must present your Passport or permanent residency card and submit your fingerprints to establish identity. Then you will have to complete a computerized Customs Declaration, and you will be receive a receipt instructing you to either proceed to baggage claim, or to a normal inspection booth for a normal interview.

According to the Global Entry website, “Global Entry is open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and citizens of certain other countries.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk to the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to Dupont Circle metro/subway, 10 -15 minutes to Wardman Park Marriott, Omni Shoreham and 1 mile NW of the White House.

The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jonathan V

The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 25-29, 2012.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The 2012 AST 43rd Annual National Conference

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jonathan V

The 2012 AST 43rd Annual National Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 25-27, 2012.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The Park at Adams Morgan, parking garage

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jonathan V

The Park at Adams Morgan is a convenient parking garage located 5 minutes walking distance from the American Guest House, at 1711 Florida Ave., NW, one block east of the intersection of 18th Street and California Street.

With approximately 250 daily parking spots, and prices that are much lower than most garages in the area, this parking garage is a good address to park your car!

The parking is open Monday -Thursday: 6:30 am – 12:00 am, Friday: 6:30 am – 4:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 am. It’s closed on Sundays. For direction from the Guest House, please click on the link: directions. For prices, see below:

Transient Rates:

Day (Monday – Friday)

1st Hour – $4.00

2 Hours – $8.00

Daily Max. – $12.00

Early Bird – $11.00, In by 10 am

Evening (Monday-Thursday after 5 pm)

1st Hour – $4.00

Max. – $8.00

Evening (Friday & Saturday after 5pm)

Flat rate – $14.00

Overnight – $20.00

Monthly Rates

Regular Permit – $190

Reserved Permit – $380

All parking rates include 12% DC parking tax.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast
Amazing Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Washington DC. We are located within a short walk to the Washington Hilton Hotel, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 10 -15 minutes to Wardman Park Marriott, Omni Shoreham and 1 mile to the White House.

Take Back the American Dream 2012, Washington Hilton, Washington DC

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Joseph M

The “Take Back the American Dream 2012” Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC on June 18-20, 2012.

Joseph, Innkeeper

DC-2-NY Bus (Dupont Circle)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Joseph M

If you are looking for a quick and easy location in the DC area to get to and from New York, DuPont Circle is it! DC2NY bus services are affordable and comfortable with travel times around the clock and roughly taking only 4 1/2 hours from either location. Fare run $30 each way and the DC2NY bus runs 7 days a week. The pick up location in Washington DC is on P Street between Connecticut Ave (NW) and 20th Street (NW). If you are looking to beat the Union Station rush, DuPont circle is your best bet.

Walk Up Reservation? DC2NY Buses can take a walk up reservation in the form of Cash-Only and is on a space available basis.

Joseph, Innkeeper

The National Museum of African Art

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jonathan V

The National Museum of African Art is located in the Enid A. Haupt Garden near the Smithsonian Castle and the Sackler Gallery at 950 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC. It was established as a private museum in 1964, and officially became a part of the Smithsonian Institution in August 1979.

The National Museum of African Art is an underground museum with subterranean connections with the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and the Freer Gallery of Art.

Artwork in the museum comes from all parts of Africa, but most of it is from the region south of the Sahara. Represented countries include Mali, Cameroon, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Ghana, and Morocco, among others. Most of the items in the collection are sculptures, masks, furniture, and musical instruments made from wood.

The museum is open to the general public daily from 10 a.m to 5:30pm and is only close for Christmas.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jonathan V

The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 25-29, 2012.

Jonathan, Innkeeper

Banana bread at the Guest House

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jonathan V

This recipe it’s one of my favorite/quick recipe. This is a classic Banana Bread recipe that makes your loaf of banana bread very moist and very tasty!

Ingredients

1 ripe banana mashed

3/4 cup pecans

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup sugar

1 cup butter melted

2 tsp vanilla extract

4 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

Prepare a loaf pan by spraying with non-stick spray and preheat oven to 325 degrees.Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Toss nuts in the flour mixture to prevent from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.

Combine mashed banana and melted better. Whisk in sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and proceed to beat in one egg at a time.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in thirds until incorporated. Proceed to add buttermilk and combine until evenly moistened.

Place loaf in oven for one hour. Cake is dense and will need to bake through. After 40 minutes you may wish to cover top with foil if it has begun to brown. Remove from oven when toothpick comes out clean and cake is firm to a gentle touch.

Enjoy! Jonathan

ps: photo is coming soon:)

The ISAC Conference

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jonathan V

The ISAC Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 4-7, 2012.

Jonathan, Innkeeper