You don’t have to trot the globe to be an eco-friendly traveler. While green travel usually is associated with visits to tropical retreats in places like Costa Rica or Belize, it’s possible to be a responsible guest much closer to home.   Country Inns & Suites new property in Tuscon, AZ is a great example of how you can live green a bit closer to home.  Read on for more details about this exciting new property, and information about what you can do as a hotel guest to positively impact the environment!
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Welcome to the Country Inn & Suites, one of the newest hotels in Princeton, WV. A visit to our hotel places you amidst the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, where you can enjoy the ski slopes, scenic views, hiking, horseback riding and golf activities nearby. Guests can enjoy our Princeton hotel’s convenient services and amenities, including a complimentary breakfast every morning, high-speed Internet access, indoor pool and hot tub, Fitness Center and Business Center. Visit the Country Inn & Suites and see what sets us apart from other hotels in Princeton, WV.

Visit http://www.countryinns.com/princetonwv or call 1-800-596-2375 to book your stay today!
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If any area could be said to have been created for mountain biking, that place would be Pocahontas County, West Virginia.  By Larry Rice
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Last month we ran some great hot weekend rates – and I’m excited to announce that we’ll be doing it again for select dates / select locations in March!  Visit http://www.countryinns.com/weekendrates to book your weekend away, today!

I love this Country!
~Emily

Sometimes life turns on a footlocker. At least it did for Jerry Swanson of San Luis Obispo, California. In 2002, the newly retired Swanson was tossing out old papers when he discovered a footlocker containing Air Force orders from 1958–59, when he’d been stationed at a small base near Nashville, Tennessee. Memories of good times with good friends flooded back. Swanson decided it was time to reconnect.   By Melany Klinck
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Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, a good night’s sleep is essential. But this can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to get to sleep in an unfamiliar hotel room, in a bed that’s not your own.
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New York City is more than just bright lights and noise. Manhattan’s serene city parks offer a dose of nature and culture in the heart of the Big Apple. From relaxing in Central Park to watching performances in Washington Square Park, there are activities to please any traveler.  By Callie Young (more…)

Just a quick reminder that our rewards program, goldpointsplus, is offering a GREAT bonus now through the end of the month – Join goldpoints plus and register to earn up to 50,000 bonus Gold Points at CIS hotels through 2/28/10. Visit www.goldpointsplus.com to join!

Many travelers to Southern California choose the opulent “Gold Coast” of Orange County as a favorite destination for its water sports, shopping, entertainment and sunshine. Blessed with a near-perfect Mediterranean climate, the Gold Coast also boasts a botanical diversity seldom encountered. For a sampling of this green bounty, three enchanting California gardens welcome visitors year-round.  By Sharon Lovejoy
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The Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway. This Arizona travel destination is filled with adventurous activities and cultural hotspots to make your romantic vacation memorable. By Judy Wade.
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