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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Hey bloggers, are you attending BLISSDOM 2010 in Nashville?  I’ve got the scoop on some great goings-on in nearby Goodlettsville, TN.

First off — I’m proud to be the host of the Country {Inn}troductions after-party at the Goodlettsville, TN location (pictured above).   The party takes place on Thursday, February 4th, after the day’s conference wraps up.  We’ll run a shuttle back and forth between the conference site and the hotel, where we’ll be hanging out at the hotel — mixing, mingling and talking about social media.  The party is hosted by yours truly – Emily — with co-hosts Jyl and Kelli.  You can RSVP for the party by visiting Jyl’s blog, and when you arrive and check in via 4square, you’ll be automatically registered to win some great prizes from Jyl and Kelli – in particular, our GRAND prize, a 2-night stay, valid at any Country Inns & Suites By Carlson property, courtesy of yours truly, Emily.

Just wait — it gets better.  For those of you looking to save a little money on this year’s trip to Blissdom, we invite you to stay at the Country Inns & Suites in Goodlettsville, TN at a special discounted rate of only $69.99 per night for up to four adults. We also offer free parking, free high-speed internet, free continental breakfast and complimentary fresh baked cookies upon arrival!

For more information about our Goodlettsville property, visit us at http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/tngoodle, or call (615) 851-4444 to book your stay today!

The event will feature food and beverage by some friends of Kelli and Jyl – Cahuga Winery, Firefly Vodka, Steaz teas, Sweetbird smoothies, CountryBob’s BBQ sauce… and the neighboring TGIFridays!  We’ll gab and giggle and sip and munch throughout the night.

A shuttle will be provided between the conference site and the hotel, running every 45 minutes starting at 6:45.  So go register today!

I can’t wait to meet so many of you superbloggers that I’ve been tweeting and emailing with for the past few months.  I have a lot to discuss, and am looking forward to learning from each and every one of you!

Happy Travels!
~Emily

 *This special rate is not available online, so to schedule your stay please call (615) 851-4444 and request the Blissdom Discount.

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Through its unique lending library and partnerships with schools, publishers and educational programs, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is promoting literacy. The hotel brand also supports teachers with a special educator discount.  By Mark Caskie

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