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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Give your arm a break and stop lugging that heavy suitcase around. By packing light—and smart—you’ll be in fine shape, on time and ready for any surprises that come your way. By Susan Foster
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“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”
Back by popular demand, our fabulous spring promotion, 1-2-Freee! is here once again.
Visit our website to learn all about this great offer, and book your getaway.
1-2-Freee! It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Stay tuned for some fun details as they unfold!
~Emily
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, our loyalty program goldpointsplus has partnered with FTD Flowers to come up wtih a great offer – for a limited time, goldpoints plus members receive 20% off FTD purchases!
First – Join and access discount via www.goldpointsplus.com.
Second – join gpp or log in — and say I love you with a special deal on a beautiful floral arrangement for somebody special.
I love this Country!
~Emily
I’m thrilled to announce our new $80 Weekend Nights program for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson!
Book a Friday and/or Saturday night stay in February at select Country Inns & Suites By Carlson℠ hotels and enjoy nightly rates* under $80. But hurry, these deals are going fast!
Click here to view all Country Inns & Suites with weekend rates under $80 in North America!
Click here to view all Country Inns & Suites with weekend rates under $80!
Its not too late to plan a getaway. I love this Country!
~Emily
A family trip is a great chance to spend quality time with the kids and recharge your batteries. Although costs can be prohibitive, there are many ways to make a destination more affordable. The key to a memorable family vacation isn’t an unlimited budget; it’s simply planning ahead.
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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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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.
