Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Awards Farmington Family With Reunion Trip For Twenty

December 13, 2007 // Franchising.com // MINNEAPOLIS – Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Inc., the mid-tier lodging brand of Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced the Brady family of Farmington, Utah as Grand Prize winners in the Country Inns & Suites 20th Anniversary Sweepstakes. As Grand Prize winners, the Brady family received a trip for twenty, including airfare and lodging, to Orlando, Fla., one of the top 20 family-friendly reunion destinations of Country Inns & Suites.

"This is truly a blessing for our family as my husband and I have not been on vacation since our triplets were born three years ago," said Angie Brady, who registered for the sweepstakes this summer on a special website Country Inns & Suites created to share reunion information. "I would never in my wildest dreams think that we would be able to take our entire family on a vacation that included flying on an airplane to a top national family destination and hotel accommodations at a great place like Country Inns & Suites."

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2007 by helping people reconnect with family and friends. Featuring a homey atmosphere, Country Inns & Suites offers complimentary hot breakfast, swimming pools, exercise equipment and even a Read It & Return Lending Library with an expanded assortment of books. Reservations for all Country Inns & Suites By Carlson properties can be made through the Web site at www.countryinns.com, by calling toll-free 800-456-4000, or contacting a travel professional.

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