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Flight and accommodation options for the big day

Flights to Washington D.C. from Bermuda:If leaving January 19 and returning January 22 on Continental, American Airlines or US Airways with connecting flights in Newark, New York (JFK), and Philadelphia, the average lowest fare is $443.See airline schedules on the L.F. Wade International Airport website at www.bermudaairport.com. Search under airline information.

Flights to Washington D.C. from Bermuda:

If leaving January 19 and returning January 22 on Continental, American Airlines or US Airways with connecting flights in Newark, New York (JFK), and Philadelphia, the average lowest fare is $443.

See airline schedules on the L.F. Wade International Airport website at www.bermudaairport.com. Search under airline information.

Delta is also offering flights for around $504 per person with connecting flights in Boston, Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport). Prices vary depending on the dates chosen.

The hotel situation in Washington D.C., nearby Baltimore and all nearby towns and cities in Virginia and Maryland is pretty dire during inauguration week.

We did find a few hotels on-line with one or two openings using the website page at www.bookings.com.

But prices and availability changed just within the writing of this article, so move fast.

Most of the rooms left in Washington D.C. weren't cheap to put it mildly. If you have friends or family or even a passing acquaintance living in the area call them now.

If you find a hotel outside the city, when you make your booking it might be worth discussing how you will be able to travel into the city to attend events.

The hotel may offer a shuttle service, or they may have a recommendation.

The pricier hotel alternatives we found were:

The Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue. $3,196 for four nights for a deluxe king or double room. See their website, www.melrosehotelwashingtondc.com.

The Quincy, 1823 L Street NW. $2,196 for four nights. See their Internet website, www.thequincy.com.

Capitol Skyline, 10 Capitol South Street SW. $2,596 for four nights. See their website, www.capitolskyline.com.

Some less expensive alternatives (relatively speaking):

The American Inn of Bethesda, 8130 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland. $1,016 for four nights. See their website, www.americaninn.com.

The Historic Tidewater Inn, 101 East Dover Street, Easton, Maryland. $606 for two nights. See their website, www.tidewaterinn.com.

The cheapest option we found:

Hagerstown Hotel and Conference Center, 1910 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, Maryland. $338 for two nights. See their website, www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/50946/Reservations-Hagerstown-Hotel-Convention-Center-Hagerstown-1910-Dual-Highway-21740.

But for some really good deals within Washington D.C. check http://washingtondc.craigslist.org. Click on events under the heading of community. Many people within the city limits have chosen to make some money off the inauguration by renting out their homes. There are also a host of other things offered such as limos, balloons, photographers and pianists. But beware that the services and people on Craigslist are not vetted by the police or any other organisation. Anyone can post a listing, so use your common sense.

You can also try contacting your local travel agent in Bermuda for assistance, or try Destination D.C.'s toll-free number, 1-800-422-8644, to connect with an area travel expert to learn which hotels still have availability during the inauguration, where the hotels are located, and what rates they may expect you to pay.