If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend a weekend while visiting Washington, DC, then look no further than The Wharf. We had a great overnight visit at the Intercontinental and were surprised at how family-friendly a city hotel could be.

In order to afford this trip during peak travel time, spring break, we used points for our hotel stay. If you, too, are looking for a quick getaway that does not break the bank, and want hear about our experience, then read on.

I’ve had a Capital One Venture card in my wallet for 6 years now, so it seemed like a good time to explain WHY I would not close this card, and how it’s served us over the past few years.