Romance and Culture
Where: Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast, 115 Indian Springs Dr., Chester Heights, Pa.; 610-459-3000.
What’s special: Located in the Brandywine Valley, this B&B is nine miles north of Longwood Gardens and close to Winterthur Museum, Hagley Museum, and the Brandywine River Museum. Among Hamanassett’s charms are a complimentary full breakfast including a fruit dish (such as praline bananas) and a savory main course (eggs Florentine with hollandaise, for example) served on a table set with antique silver, crystal, and china. Breakfast is next to a fire or, weather permitting, on the terrace. Also included: free wi-fi, fresh-baked cookies, a refrigerator filled with juices and soft drinks, and a basket of snacks. You can even bring your dog.
The deal: Book three nights that include a Tuesday and, thanks to an exclusive fall/winter Washingtonian.com offer, get the third night free, a savings of $199 to $269 depending on accommodations.
When: Valid through April 15, 2014. Not valid on November 28; December 24, 25, and 31; or January 1.
Suite Life
Where: Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, Va.; 757-253-1703.
What’s special: This sprawling property offers a full menu of activities. Guests can golf on one of three championship courses, play tennis, go bicycling, be pampered at the spa, work out at the health club featuring more than 30 cardiovascular machines, swim indoors, or take a 90-minute Segway tour of the resort. (All except the health club and swimming have fees.) Colonial Williamsburg is minutes away.
The deal: The Suite & Breakfast Escape package includes a river-view suite (with a fireplace, patio, kitchen, in-room washer and dryer, and free wi-fi) plus daily breakfast in the Bray Dining Room, full access to the health club, and 30 percent off any spa service. The package starts at $219 a night for two and is valid for arrivals Sunday through Wednesday—a savings of 25 percent.
When: Valid through January 29, 2014. Blackout dates are Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and select other dates*. Click here to book.
Unwinding by the Ocean
Where: Sanderling Resort, 1461 Duck Rd., Duck, N.C.; 877-650-4812
What’s special: North Carolina’s Outer Banks without the summer traffic? Hard to resist. This resort offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, offering a chance to see sunrises and sunsets over the water. Sanderling just underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and now has new poolside guest rooms and a newly designed lobby with oceanfront views; the Lifesaving Station restaurant has fireplaces and an outdoor deck. You can walk on the beach, relax at the spa, and experience activities such as tennis, golf nearby, and seeing the wild horses of Corolla.
The deal: With the Fall Getaway Package, you can choose from a 50-minute spa treatment per person or one 50-minute couple’s treatment, or dinner or lunch for two at the Lifesaving Station. Every package includes a wild-horse tour for two. Rates start at $319 a night, a 28-percent savings. Mention Washingtonian.com to receive two free desserts as well, a $20 value. There’s a two-night minimum stay.
When: Valid through December 31, 2013.
Golf and More Golf
Where: Old South Golf Links, 50 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Bluffton, S.C.; 843-785-5353.
What’s special: Just over the bridge from Hilton Head Island, Old South Golf Links club showcases a course with towering oaks, rolling terrain, and island greens with views of the intracoastal marshes. You’ll see plenty of wildlife, including wood storks, soaring hawks, deer, and alligators in lagoons.
The deal: The Fall Fling Package includes two nights at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn and three rounds of golf (two at Old South Golf Links and one at Hampton Hall) plus one breakfast or lunch per person at Old South. Washingtonian.com readers also get free range balls, 50 percent off golf-club rentals (dropping the price to $22.50), and a 20-percent discount on merchandise and restaurant purchases (excluding alcohol). The package starts at $325 a person including tax, a savings of $200 per person. To get this deal, go online or call Bonnie at 843-837-2610.
When: Valid during November 2013.
*This post has been updated from a previous version.
