Our final guest, Stefanie Fauquet of Mommy Musings, took her family to Bradenton, FL for some sun and fun in Citrus Country! 

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 North of San Antonio, the Lone Star State’s ripening wine industry is centered in the Hill Country, a landscape shaped by an ancient earthquake that buckled limestone and granite into rugged hills and valleys. Today a favorite vacation getaway, the region is textured by majestic live oaks, tinted by wildflowers, and is home to parks, antiques shops and an increasing number of quality wineries. By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
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Join us as we welcome one of our newest additions to the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson system as of March 22, 2010.
 
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, College Station, TX
1010 Southwest Parkway East
College Station, TX 77840
979-693-7777
http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/txcolleg
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Here are some of the sensory experiences that you can discover in the Mississippi Delta:

Sight
According to legend, early blues great Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil, for the ability to make music, at the crossroads of Highways 61 and 49. Today, a signpost with faux guitars marks the spot.

Sound
You can get an earful of the blues at any number of juke joints and festivals in the Mississippi Delta. Consider dropping in at Ground Zero Blues Club  in Clarksdale, owned by actor and Memphis native Morgan Freeman.

Taste
To indulge your appetite, stop by famed Lusco’s (722 Carrollton Ave., Greenwood, MS; 601-453-5365) in Greenwood for Black Angus steak or pompano grilled in vinegar sauce.

Touch
If you like the feel of cards or poker chips in your hand, then head to Tunica, where you can play a few hands at one of the town’s casinos.

Smell
In the Mississippi Delta, spring means flowers. Do as the old expression says and stop and smell some of spring’s most beautiful, fragrant creations.

Road Rules

If you’re from outside the United States and plan to operate a motor vehicle in Mississippi, you will need a copy of your driver’s license from your native country as well as an international driver’s license. An insurance card belonging to the owner of the vehicle (or rental agency) must be in the car at all times.

Country Inns & Suites celebrates its own Final Four in TampaThe road to the Final Four is not headed to Indianapolis, but rather Tampa, Fla. which is home to the fourth and newest 65-room Country Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport North. The brand has developed a major presence in the Southeast, including 38 hotels opened or signed in Florida. The opening supports Country Inns & Suites By Carlson’s plan to add another 250 hotels in key target markets including the United States, Canada, Mexico and India over the next five years as part of Carlson’s Ambition 2015 global growth strategy.  
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For all of Katrina’s dousing destruction, the floodwaters could not extinguish the bright light that is, and always will be, New Orleans. Although the city is still in recovery mode, the heart of what made it one of America’s most popular tourist attractions is still beating strong. The dining, architecture, music, nightlife, shopping—it’s all here, waiting to be rediscovered or experienced for the first time. By Beth D’Addono.
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 Here are some of the sensory experiences that are part of north Georgia:

Sight
Near Cartersville, you’ll find the Etowah Indian Mounds, which were constructed sometime between the 1300s and the 1600s.

Sound
If the day’s warm enough, consider a walk on one of the many trails that crisscross North Georgia. Once you’re in the woods, you’re likely to hear little more than the wind or the occasional bird call.

Taste
Stop by Colonel Poole’s Bar-B-Q , just south of Ellijay on Highway 515, for some tasty pork barbecue or Brunswick stew.

Touch
Feeling adventurous? Take a white water rafting trip on the Chattooga River with Southeastern Expeditions.

Smell
Near Helen, take in the smells, sights and sounds of Nora Mill Granary, where grits are ground from corn on stones that were first used in the mill in 1876.

 Road Rules

If you’re from outside the United States and visiting for less than a year, Georgia recognizes your valid driver’s license as long as it hasn’t expired. Motorists are required to carry liability insurance. Rental agencies can advise you concerning Georgia’s insurance requirements.

For Starters and Stay-Overs

Nearby cities such as Atlanta, Georgia; Huntsville, Alabama; and Chattanooga, Tennessee, make excellent starting points for exploring the towns and back roads of north Georgia.

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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Central Florida’s state parks provide a unique opportunity to see Florida manatees both in rehabilitation and in their natural habitats. At Homosassa Springs and Blue Springs State Parks, visitors can learn more about these gentle giants. By Renée Zenaida
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