Country Inns & Suites Announce "1, 2, FREEE!"

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson today announced a "1, 2, Freee!" offer where guests can book two consecutive nights, and get the third night free at participating locations. Additionally, goldpoints plus loyalty program members will earn 3,000 bonus Gold Points as part of the offer.


Guests may begin booking the "1, 2, Freee!" offer now for stays between Mar. 1 and May 15, 2010 in the United States and Canada. Country Inns & Suites has more than 490 locations. Visit http://www.countryinns.com/springpromo for complete details about the promotion. Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and a sophisticated residential interior design with the brand’s iconic plank lobby flooring, lobby fireplace, and front porch.

Country Inns & Suites offer caring, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home. The Friends Hosting Friends service philosophy assures guests of a welcoming and genuine experience. The brand promotes literacy through its Read It & Return Lending Library, offering a variety of titles for all ages that are available for guests to borrow and read at their leisure. The program is offered at more than 465 locations in the U.S. and Canada and includes charitable donations to literacy causes.

For reservations and information, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free +1-800-456-4000.

Saints vs. Vampires in Chairty Baseball Game

Fan Trips.Travel recently announced that select players from the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints will take the field to play celebrity baseball to benefit Haitian Relief Efforts by the American Red Cross and Hope for Haiti Now. This game, in addition to featuring Saints players like Kyle Eckel, Garrett Hartley, and Lynell Hamilton, also includes notable New Orleans celebrities and cast members from the movies Twilight and New Moon, and takes place on March 20, 2010.

On the Twilight roster actors Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz and Tyson Houseman will be stepping up to the plate. On the New Orleans side, Saints kicker Garrett Hartley and Kyle Eckel along with actors Wayne Morgan and Thomas Hyde III will hit the field. Highlights of this unique baseball adventure include watching a Vampire Baseball Exhibition Game with Stars, getting autographs and photos with the stars, meet and greets, and an exciting after-party and concert. 25% of net proceeds from each Vampire Baseball™ ticket sale will go towards these Haitian Relief organizations to support their ongoing efforts to rebuild lives destroyed by this disaster . A portion of proceeds will also be used to support New Orleans non-profit organizations such as The Blood Center and the 9th Ward Field of Dreams. In addition to the game, The Blood Center will host an on-site blood drive.

The final roster for all Stars slated to appear at Celebrity Vampire Baseball in New Orleans will be announced shortly. Date: March 20, 2010. Ticket prices start at $25 for game admission only. All autograph sessions and promotional merchandise are not included in the price of an admission ticket and extra charges apply. For more information about Twilight Fan Trips™, or to purchase tickets, visit the website.