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Budget Escapes

Our top 10 escapes maximize the best of the South on a minimal budget. If you've always considered the Four Seasons or the Ritz-Carlton hotels out of your price range, these incredible offers put them within reach.

Article by Carlton Smith

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Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, Delaware’s Brandywine Valley

Enjoy this beautiful estate in the countryside of the Brandywine Valley for under $100 a night. The ambiance, decor, and exceptional service are all designed to transport you back to a time when prestigious Delaware socialites welcomed guests into their homes and entertained them in royal style. Each evening, the resident estate swans march to the Royal Swan Feeding.

Budget Value:
A “last-minute escape package” starting from $89 per night. Hilton Wilmington includes a number of complimentary activities such as martini-making lessons, wine-pairing classes, and swan feedings with the on-property Swan Master.