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

　　MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM), 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 http://www.countryinns.com, by calling toll-free 800-456-4000, or contacting a travel professional.

    *Note - Brady family picture of reunion attendees is available for download at: http://www.countryinnsmedia.tekgroup.com/section_display.cfm?section_id=44.

    Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) is part of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide?, whose operations also include Regent Hotels & Resorts; Radisson Hotels & Resorts?; Park Plaza? Hotels & Resorts and Park Inn?. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2007, Country Inns & Suites offers accommodations that feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring and signature lobby fireplace. Each hotel welcomes guests with services and amenities to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. There are currently more than 425 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson locations worldwide.

    Source: Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Inc.