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North Carolina Travel Guide

The diverse regions of North Carolina, from mountains in the east to the ocean in the west, provide a plethora of climates as well as activities. During the winter, as cold weather chills much of the state, the ski resorts offer outdoor recreation. Spring brings blooming flowers and rising temperatures, and October sees turning leaves in the Great Smokey Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mild weather renders spring and fall ideal for hiking, biking, and canoeing, while summer is the perfect time for just about any outdoor activity. Across the state, visitors can enjoy year-round activities such as golf; shopping; and visiting a host of museums, wineries, and restaurants. read more

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• Motel 6: Seven-Night-Stay Discounts
  If you're going to be traveling for a week or longer, Motel 6 has discounts for extended trips. Savings are applied automatically when you make a reservation for seven nights or more.
• Motel 6: Extended-Stay Discounts
  If you're looking for accommodations for a longer period of time, Studio 6 offers rooms for extended stays. Weekly rates start at $199; monthly rates are available from $699.
• Motel 6: Senior Discounts
  For guests 60 and older, Motel 6 offers a 10 percent senior discount. If you're traveling with grandkids ages 18 or younger, they can stay free when sharing your room.
• Omni Hotels: 15 Percent Off Regular Rates
  Save 15 percent off regular rates at select destinations through December 30.
• Aloft: Stay One Night, Get the Second for 40 Percent Off
  At select Aloft Hotels you can stay one night for the regular rate and get the next night for 40 percent off now through December 31, 2012.
• Country Inns & Suites: 25 Percent Off with Advance Purchase
  Get up to 25 percent off at Country Inns & Suites when you book 14 days in advance.
• Country Inns & Suites: Shop and Save
  For shoppers, Country Inns & Suites offers various shopping packages that include gift cards to local retailers.
• Aloft: Discounts with Advance Purchase
  Save up to 25 percent when you book your Aloft Hotels stay a minimum of 3 to 21 days in advance.

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• Ten Amazing Adventures Under $1,000 (2009 Edition)
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• Readers Name Their Favorite Beaches Last month we asked readers to send in descriptions of their favorite beaches. You responded with hidden gems in Hawaii, aqua blue waters in Florida, and even pink sand beaches in Bermuda.

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