Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is happy to announce our new property – Country Inn & Suites in Tiffton, Georgia!

310 South Virginia Avenue
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-8100
http://www.countryinns.com/tiftonga

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You can learn a lot about America from these vintage roadside attractions. There’s something for everyone, from the world’s largest ball of paint to the smallest recreation of Elvis’ Graceland home, from bats and alligators to Western shootouts and the world’s largest six-pack of beer.

By Jeff Faust and Sheri Masters
Illustrations by Albert Lorenz 

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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means — Weekly Offers!  Check out our discounted rates at select locations throughout the US and Canada — there’s still time to plan a weekend getaway to your favorite Country. 

If you’re in a need of a sweet deal, you still have time to take advantage of our summer promotion — book 2 or more consecutive nights and save 15%!  Need destination ideas?  Be sure to check out our I love this Country roadtrip itineraries before you head out to Hit The Road Country!

Happy travels!
~Emily

Indian food, with its various influences, is a mixture of unique ingredients and just the right sequence of spices.  Seasonings are the signature ingredient of many Indian dishes, but using them properly requires an understanding of the cuisine, its cooking techniques and proper timing. 

By Mark Caskie

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In these tough economic times, we’re all looking to save a dime — even those of us travelling on an expense account.   From missed flights to proper attire, whether you’re on the road for business or pleasure, we’re your one-stop-shop for all things business-travel related, and have compiled a few helpful links to make your travels a little easier.  Click on “more” to learn from the pros, and feel free to share your favorite travel tips.

Enjoy — and happy travels!
~Emily

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…but obviously our Mesa, AZ property thinks that it’s worth the effort.  This beautiful property, located at 6650 East Superstition Springs Boulevard, was the first Mesa hotel to be awarded with iStayGreen.org’s coveted Eco Green Leaf rating.  (more…)

 It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means – weekly offers!  Visit our offers page to take advantage of limited-time-offers at select destinations across the US and Canada!

And if you need some inspiration in planning where to go, be sure to check out our road trips — custom itineraries for various regional tours throughout the country. 

Happy travels,
~Emily

Creativity and advance planning can make your business retreat successful and energizing for your staff. By Beth D’Addono

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Patience isn’t Ray Parrillo’s strong suit. A sportswriter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Parrillo travels frequently covering professional and college sports. And some of the “things people do on planes” really annoy him. Which is why he always travels with a book.

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It’s Wednesday — and that means weekly offers and sweet deals!

Visit www.countryinns.com/offers to take advantage of great rates — it’s not too late to plan a getaway to your favorite Country.

And if you’re looking for a unique roadtrip, make sure to check out our “I love this Country Itineraries”.  Visit our roadtrips page to download PDFs of some family-friendly roadtrip itineraries, book your hotel, and hit the road.  From there,  you can explore Streams & Shores, and drive through Peaks & Valleys.  Check out Binocular Country, Ocean Drive Country, and get a history lesson as you drive through Founding Father’s Country.

We’ve even got some friends and fellow bloggers heading out on these trips across the great US of A – so be sure to check back next week, where we’ll link to their thoughts and experiences on the road.

I love this Country,
~Emily