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43 WAC Magazine | wac.net Whether you're in town for work or for play, the Uni- versity Club of Washington, D.C., welcomes reciprocal members to relax and unwind at its "mansion on Six- teenth Street." Located just four blocks from the White House, the stately venue is rich in history and tradition. It has welcomed political dignitaries—including Presi- dent William Howard Ta, former speaker of the house Tip O'Neill, and various Supreme Court justices—as members since the early 1900s. It's no wonder the club was voted one of the top 20 distinguished city clubs in America. e elegance of the historic brick venue is under- scored by its equally sophisticated dining options. e William Howard Ta Dining Room and Helen's Cock- tail Lounge are the perfect choice for upscale imbib- ing. More casual options include the John J. Pershing Grille and the Racquet and Sports Lounge, ideal for a post-workout refresh. e history of the nation surrounds you, with the Vietnam Veterans Memo- rial, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Washington Monument, and other historic landmarks accessible within a two-mile radius. Whether you have a weekend or a summer to spend in London, a stay at this club will put you in the heart of the English capital and largest city in Europe. Located across from St. James's Square in central London, the Royal Automobile Club's Pall Mall clubhouse offers an expansive facility with 108 overnight rooms, ample dining and meeting space, and fitness options that in- clude a columnated pool heated to 82 degrees. Oh, and did we mention the Turkish baths?! As you settle in, it would be easy to forget that Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, the River ames, and the London Eye are all a short stroll away. Honestly, you'd have to be a guest of the queen to find a better location. at might explain why the Royal Automobile Club was the most popular international reciprocal club for WAC members in 2018. If you visit, be prepared for the club's dress code. When in doubt, remember what famed London writer Oscar Wilde once said: "You can never be overdressed." At Pall Mall, however, you can most certainly be under- dressed, so pack accordingly. True to its name, the club's blood runs thick with automotive racing history, and it still puts on popular races and rallies each year. Check out the capital's bounty of blooms at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this year March 20–April 13: wac.net/dc-festival Learn about the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, billed as the longest-running motoring event in the world: veterancarrun.com. ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB UNIVERSITY CLUB University Club Washington, D.C. universityclubdc.com Royal Automobile Club London, England royalautomobileclub.co.uk 38° 54' 15.984'' N 77° 2' 11.1588'' W (38.904440, -77.036433) 51° 30' 25.9524'' N 0° 7' 5.4'' W (51.507209, -0.132529) I N T E R N A T I O N A L —SC —DM MARCH / APRIL 2019 43