MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM), Inc. today announced a special strategic alliance with Borders, Inc. a leading global retailer of books, music and movies, that will offer guests the opportunity to earn a free $15 Borders gift card with any qualifying two-night or more stay at any Country Inn & Suites location in the U.S. now through March 15, 2008.