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January 25, 2012

Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast recognized as Travelers’ Choice Award Winner 2012

AMERICUS — Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast was chosen, for the fifth time, as a Travelers’ Choice® awards winner, this time in the Top 25 B&B and Inn in the U.S. category. On Jan. 18, TripAdvisor, Inc., the world's largest travel site, announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers' Choice® awards. The 10th annual awards has revealed premier properties in the U.S. and world, in addition to winners in the categories of Best Luxury and Bargain, Best for Service, B&Bs and Inns, All-Inclusive, Spa, and Trendiest.

This is TripAdvisor's biggest awards ever, with lists covering 19 new markets and expanded categories from "Top 10" to "Top 25" winners, providing more inspiration for travelers seeking remarkable properties around the world. Unlike any other hotel honors, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.

Kim and Susan Egelseer, innkeepers and owners of the Americus Garden Inn, expressed gratitude towards their guests.

“We have devoted ourselves to making our home as comfortable and inviting as we possibly can,” said Kim Egelseer. “Every guest is special to us and we treat everyone with kindness, respect and love,” added Susan Egelseer.

Obviously, by the number of positive reviews, their guests love them, too.

As TripAdvisor has continued its growth globally, featuring sites in 30 countries and in 21 languages, the Travelers' Choice Hotels awards now highlight a broader range of spectacular properties across the globe.

"TripAdvisor is incredibly proud to announce its Travelers' Choice award-winning hotels for the tenth year," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "We're also thrilled to grow our awards with winner lists for twice as many markets globally this year, as we continue our mission to help more travelers around the world plan and have the perfect trip."

For the complete 2012 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop25



About the Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast

Beautiful 1847 antebellum mansion located in the residential historic district of Americus, featuring eight spacious suites all with private in-room bath and king or queen beds. Situated on 1.5 acres, hundreds of perennials, shrubs and trees create a secluded garden paradise complimented by the meandering path, gazebo and koi pond. The Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast provides a unique lodging experience in Americus that delights and impresses guests with gracious hospitality, impeccable cleanliness,and creative, nutritious and delicious breakfast foods in comfortably elegant surroundings. To learn more, visit http://www.americusgardeninn.com or call 229-931-0122.

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