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Stay and Play in San Jose + #CountryInns Giveaway

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“Stay and Play in San Jose” + Win a 2 night stay at any Country Inns and Suites in USA and Canada

Calling San Jose a travel destination probably wasn’t too common twenty-five years back, and back then you wouldn’t hear of people vacationing in San Jose nearly as often as you do today.  Well as they say “times are a changin”, and the transformation in San Jose and the surrounding areas has made the city an absolutely exciting place to stay.  San Jose has always been on the map for my family as we love its great architecture and charm, and  the fact that it’s one of the premier places to stay while visiting San Francisco.  Since it’s also close to Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay and other Northern California tourist destinations it always made sense for us to stay in San Jose.  On our last trip up however we really embraced the growth that the city has gone through, and the many amazing things to do, eat and see that are sprouting up all around.

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Here’s a short Travel Guide on San Jose, including our favorites:   Where to Stay, , Where to Eat and What to See:

 

Country Inns and Suites San Jose

Where to Stay in San Jose: Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM

This hotel has it all: a pool, nice fitness center, free Internet, a 24-hour business center and a tasty complimentary, hot breakfast!  It was conveniently located 4 minutes from the airport and a block from the Light Rail so we could easily hop up to San Francisco.  The service there is great and they have shuttles to make your stay easy, whether you’re in San Jose on business for a big tech meeting or pleasure to see the sights or root on (or in our case against) the San Jose Sharks.  The rooms have a nice color palette that are refreshing and make the room pop.  I liked how our room was broken out into different areas with a good sized workspace and even a couch to lounge on.  What’s unique?  They have a read it and return library!  

 

Where to Eat in San Jose: Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas

This was no easy choice for us… the diversity of people in San Jose and highest standards of restaurants in the area brings about more great restaurants than we could cover in a month.  If we had to pick one restaurant though it would have to be Gochi.  The most popular item on the menu may be their pork clay pot, it’s even better than those I tried in Asia.  Traditional items like tempura are showcased and presented beautifully, and unique items like Hokkai Fusion Pizza or Gyutan Kakuni (Braised Beef Tongue) will give your taste buds a wonderful adventure.    What’s unique?  Find me an item on the menu that isn’t unique!  It’s Japanese gastronomy at its finest.

What to do in San Jose: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

This place has been give the award of America’s best rose garden and will not disappoint!  There are the most beautiful roses I’ve ever seen packed into this beautiful space (make sure to have your camera charged)!  I love how this is one of those destinations that you can almost stumble upon and visit on the same day as another big attraction (like a trip out to one of the many national parks in the area, the coast or up to the Stanford University campus).  We went in without expectations but our entire family (of 3 generations) had an amazing time that day walking the grounds and taking in the sights and smells.  It’s a hidden gem that to me exemplifies the pride that San Jose residents take in their city.  What’s unique?  The collection of roses is unmatched, you’ll surely see colors and shapes that you’ve never seen anywhere else.  The surrounding area also has a lot of character, we enjoyed walking around and looking at the nearby homes.

You’d probably have to be off the grid to not know about Silicon Valley, and the thousands of tech companies that are based in the San Jose area.  From Apple to Google, Facebook to Yahoo, just about every big tech company you can imagine is based in or near the San Jose area.  This has obviously brought phenomenal growth to the area.  I’m happy to see that San Jose and the surrounding cities put so much thought into expanding those cities tastefully.  From restaurants to parks there is so much character in the area, and natural beauty of rolling hills all around and gorgeous ocean views a quick drive away make it very special.  Come discover for yourself why San Jose is now a destination city for all types of travelers.

Win a two-night stay good for any Country Inns and Suites hotel in the US and Canada.

How to enter : 

(1) Visit San Jose Country Inn & Suites website

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Country Inns & Suites By Carlson is a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Radisson RED, Park Plaza® and Park Inn® by Radisson. For reservations and more information visit, www.countryinns.com

 

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  1. Tammy Shelton

    My favorite is the FREE hot breakfast and the Free internet. Can't beat FREE!

  3. Daddy lovin Deals

    My favorite would have to be the free internet! It seems like a lot of hotels are charging $15 for that these days and I can't live without it, glad it's free at this hotel!!

  4. Shelia Gamel

    Yee hah Bring on the mini vacation. Vacation can be as simple as getting away from home.

  5. Shelia Gamel

    I would absolutely love the pool and whirlpool. i sure like to get away from home though.

  6. Carolsue Anderson

    The fitness centers are my favorite amenity at these properties

  8. sportsnyfan

    Complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast is my favorite!

  10. Leigh Anne

    I would love to take advantage of the outdoor pool they have! laborders2000@yahoo.com

  13. latanya t

    Free High-Speed Internet Access

  15. David

    I like the free breakfast, especially the warm foods, not just donuts or bagels like other places.

  17. Stefanie Gladden

    Free High-Speed Internet Access is my favorite!

  19. Mitzi Fisher

    My favorite is the fitness center

  20. Elena

    I like the free breakfast

  22. Mary Cloud

    The Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool is a must

  25. Sonya Morris

    I love the complimentary breakfast!

  27. melissa goodspeed

    Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool, would be my favorite amenity, complimentary breakfast is definitely a close second tho.

  28. Lee Morelli

    Free High-Speed Internet Access

  29. Catherine Shaw

    The amenity I prefer and find indispensable is the Free High-Speed Internet Access. Thanks!

  30. Rich G

    Can't go wrong with free internet!

  31. Eric Ross

    Free breakfast is soooo good. When I'm picking a place to stay that's literally all I care about.

  32. Amy S

    I'm torn between the outdoor pool and the free breakfast!

  33. Steve Z

    It's all good, but the fitness center!

  34. Jonathan Love

    The tasty complimentary, hot breakfast! That's my favorite.

  35. Chris Lange

    Like that its only four min from the airport

  36. jill oleary

    hot breakfast

  37. james doyle

    Free parking is hard to come by these days in nice cities <3

  38. Kathleen Southern

    I love the unique rooms The Country Inn and Suites provide in all the hotel's

  39. Bill B.

    May sound silly, but I vote for the pool. My son always looks for a nice pool when we travel.

  40. Soo H.

    I like the free wi-fi!

  41. Nana'sFineThingz

    My favorite is the free breakfast -great way to start the day!

  42. Olivia Tapia

    I love the free hi-speed wi-fi

  43. Jessica miller

    My favorite amenity from that hotel is the Free Shuttle to the Airport! that is nice!

  45. Crystal Warren

    I love not having to get out of my (respectable) pj's and look for a place to eat breakfast..just walk down and grab a bite in the hotel! Free Breakfast is my pick

  47. Nicole

    So many great amenities for me and my family! We love the free breakfast and the airport shuttle!

  48. Lisa Bourlier

    The Pool!

  49. Teresa

    One of my favorite amenities is the free shuttle to SJC Airport!

  51. David

    Free Shuttle to SJC Airport

  52. grouponroundup

    Free breakfast!!!

  53. Shawn Stover

    pool and whirlpool

  54. Will G

    I like the free shuttle to the airport.

  55. Ronda Patrick

    That beautiful swimming pool!!!

  56. Livivua

    I would love the free wifi

  57. Landis

    I like the pool and the whirlpool

  59. Chandler

    I like the gym and wifi

  61. kellierose wilson

    The free and fast internet is an amazing perk for me!

  63. mixedreviewsblogger

    My favorite amenity is the Fitness Center!
    Ryan S

  64. Lorraine M in SFV

    Club CarlsonSM hotel rewards program for frequent travelers and meeting planners

  65. William Wilson

    My favorite amenity is the nearness to the light rail system. 😀

  66. Deb Butterflys (@debbutterflys)

    love that Children 18 and under stay free in the same room with an adult, so tired of hotels charging for kids

  68. Michelle Snow (@zengrrl)

    Definitely the Free High-Speed Internet Access. I won't even consider staying at a hotel that doesn't offer it.

  70. Angela Heaven

    I love a few things but these are my favorite.....sorry couldn't limit it to 1!

    King Suite or Two-queen Suite
    The living area features a pull-out sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchenette and a 42-inch television.

    Free high-speed Internet access

    Free weekday USA TODAY® newspaper

    Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast (complimentary)

  71. Michelle Balvin

    My favorite amenities are the Free high-speed Internet access and the complimentary Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast...YUM

  72. Loc V.

    Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool is a nice perk.

  73. Michelle D.

    Free High-Speed Internet Access is great!

  74. kathy

    The fitness center!!

  75. carol clark

    Complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast

  76. Sandie Aliprantis

    I like the "Be our Guest" complimentary breakfast. I love lingering over breakfast.

  77. Deana Kneen

    Outdoor pool and whirlpool

  78. Elaine Kindell

    Totally the outdoor pool!! Ugh...It's been so hot.

  79. nidhi chauhan

    My favorites are free internet, free breakfast and outdoor pool. Love all these.

  81. Kimberly Flickinger (@kaflickinger74)

    I love the outdoor and indoor pool as well as the fitness center.

  83. Karen Jaras

    I follow you on FB (Karen Jaras) and Twitter (@squirrelbaitt)

  85. Karen Jaras

    I love the outdoor pool and hot tub. You do not find that much here in the Midwest!

  87. GeraldLee (@IWantcoffeeasap)

    Love th free parking , since I travel alot its really nice to have free parking, some hotels it really adds up quick, also liked on fb

  88. Kathy Hanley

    The best amenity is a free shuttle from the airport. The hotel is two blocks away from the city’s light rail system. You can fly in for the weekend, get picked up from the airport and be close to transportation so you don't have to rent a car or worry about driving.

  89. MOHAMMAD ANJUM

    LOVE FREE WIFI AND OUTDOOR POOL

  90. Amy Heffernan

    I LOVEEEE that they have a Fitness Center!!! Thanks! Following on FB and twitter and tweeted.

    Email: amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com

    Happy Summer!

  91. Jennifer R

    free breakfast!

  92. steven r.

    Free parking is always a plus in my book of checkmarks.

  93. Evangeline B

    Love the outdoor pool and whirlpool and yes to free wifi!

  94. swandad

    Any hotel that offers high speed internet gets an "A+" in my book!

  95. Celia Miller

    Free WiFi and breakfast

  96. Angela Garland

    Breakfast!

  97. beewbedard

    We totally love the location - so convenient to the light rail system (us Canadians LOVE our hockey) lol
    brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  99. joy

    OUTDOOR POOL AND WHIRLPOOL

  101. Carl Mizell

    Free Breakfast. A great way to start your day.

  102. ankur vyavaharkar

    Free Breakfast is always the best thing to start the day with

  103. Natalie Krall

    I love the free breakfast and the pool.

  104. K. Finn

    I like their outdoor pool and the palm tree by it. (The landscaping looks simple but pretty).

  105. Shanna Uptergrove

    When I travel with the kids- I always make sure we get a place with free breakfast. That has to be the best amenity ever because there's 5 of us! Usually 6, with my mom too 🙂 And we also love a nice pool as well. Tweeted and following on both FB and Twitter!

  106. Alison Michaud

    The must have feature for my family (after the spacious suite room) would be the high speed internet.

  107. Daria

    The free breakfast, its my favorite part. I feel like I'm getting ripped off otherwise 😛

  109. Carly Williams

    My favorite amenity is the complimentary breakfast!

  110. Lyvona Perry

    Mine and my kids favorite is the Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool

  111. giantsis

    Free breakfast and free internet! I LOVE it when hotels offer that!

  113. cyndi br

    I like the fitness room and free internet

  114. Ally

    The hot breakfast would be awesome, but so would the airport shuttle--one less stressor on travel days!

  115. Tyneisha Fondren

    I absolutely love that beautiful pool, as well as the fact that it is only 4 minutes from the airport!

  117. Kat McQuaid (@KouponKat)

    The Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast (complimentary) is great, espcially if there is a make your own waffle station.

  118. Ellen Casper

    Free hor breakfast is my favorite feature.

  119. MaryAnn

    I like the free airport shuttle

  121. Heather S

    My favorite San Jose Country Inn & Suites amenity is the outdoor pool! So FUN!

  123. jeepingeos

    I love their high speed internet. Coupled with an outdoor pool...is perfection!

  125. Jaclyn Reynolds

    The outdoor pool and high speed internet! Can't live travel without either! 😀

  127. http://smallspacedecorideas.com

    My favorite amenities are the complimentary delicious breakfasts and the complimentary USA Today newspaper.

  128. Cheryl Kohan

    Sorry...I should have posted my name instead of my site...I'm Cheryl Kohan

  129. Gina Rock

    I like the Outdoor Pool and Whirlpool! We would love to do some swimming and stay cool!

  131. Kristen

    It looks like they have a nice pool! I'd love to go for a swim.

  133. neiddy

    My favorite is the complimentary Airport Shuttle. Thanks for the chance to win!

  135. Karen Shiau

    Free Wifi. Free shuttle to the airport.

  136. Michelle Palin

    I love that they have Suites with 2 queens that have kitchenettes! Hotels with kitchenettes are my favorite since we have food restrictions and need to bring along our own food.

  137. jeremy mclaughlin

    My favorite would be the free internet. Thanks for the chance.

  138. Jeffrey

    One of my favorite amenities is the free high speed internet. This day in age its a necessity for so many reasons.

  140. Annette

    I like the Free High-Speed Internet Access.

  141. KT

    My favorite Country Inns & Suites amenities have always been the free breakfast and internet, so specifically for the San Jose location, the free airport shuttle seems to be my fave one there.

  143. Linda

    I like the Free Shuttle to SJC Airport. This makes visiting very handy.

  144. heather scherer

    I'd love the outdoor pools!!!

  147. my villa

    i think the Fitness Center is great! I also like the free Shuttle to SJC Airport

  148. dailydealsjc1

    Has a winner been chosen? 🙂

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