Receive Your Complimentary Gift at The Cove

As an added holiday bonus, those who book their stay at Geneva Hospitality’s The Cove of Lake Geneva in November or December will receive a complimentary spa gift!

So plan your stay now and let The Cove pamper you this holiday season.

To book your reservation, call The Cove of Lake Geneva at (800) 770-7107.

For more information on specials and discounts this holiday season, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com.

Take Part in Festive Fridays in Lake Geneva

While spending your weekend at Geneva Hospitality’s The Cove of Lake Geneva, why not take part in Festive Fridays? This event will take place every Friday in downtown Lake Geneva from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm leading up to Christmas.

On Friday November 27th, Festive Fridays will include:

• Paws for Treats- Free holiday cookies for humans, free treats for dogs, and 30% off all beds, bowls, stands, and treat jars
• Scents and Sensibilities- Complimentary refreshments and local artist Jean Janzen featuring air heads scent diffusers
• Global Gourmet- Cheese and Wine tasting- Port wine and English Cheese
• Main Street Memories- Game Night
• Flemings Ltd. – Irish Soda Bread and Hot Irish Tea
• Abbellimento- Support Walworth County Family Resource Center- donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, paper products and receive 20% off your purchase
• Overland- Macyn Taylor performs
• Strawberry Fields- Holiday refreshments
• The Bootery- Free New Years Gift Card with every purchase. Light Refreshments
• Clearwater Outdoor- Card & Board games, hot cider, and adventure movies
• Cornerstone shop- Local artist Gabby Jensen featuring ornaments and glassware

Get in the holiday spirit by being a part of Festive Fridays in downtown Lake Geneva.

To see Geneva Hospitality’s The Cove of Lake Geneva’s holiday discounts, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com

Top Ten Reasons You Should Visit Lake Geneva This Winter!

1. Santa, his elves, and real live reindeer. Children will be able to visit with them at Starbucks in downtown Lake Geneva on December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 11am until 2 pm.

2. Winter Sleigh Rides- Fantasy Hills Ranch will be offering this favorite holiday activity daily starting at 9 am. They will also be offering a bonfire afterwards to take those winter chills away.

3. Cross Country Skiing Trails- Big Foot Beach State Park will be offering perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails when the park receives a fresh snowfall of six inches or more. A sledding/snowboarding hill is also available near the parks maintenance shop.

4. Snowmobiling- Snowmobiling trails are located throughout Walworth County and connect to surrounding county trail systems. Maintenance, marking, and grooming are performed by local snowmobile clubs. By joining a local snowmobiling club (a family membership is $25 annually) you will receive maps, badges, and state and local newsletter subscriptions. Also, a member of any club is welcome on any other club trail in Wisconsin.

5. Ice Fishing- Ice Fishing is a favorite pastime on Geneva Lake in the winter months. Here you can rent an ice shanty, as well as shop the largest selection of ice jigs and ice lures in Wisconsin with over 80,000 in stock! Fishers can also sign up for guided ice fishing tours of Geneva Lake.

6. Festival of Lights- A fun filled weekend of Holiday Celebrations starting on December 4th in downtown Lake Geneva. The festival includes readings of Christmas Stories, a festive tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa and his reindeer, Christmas carolers, a holiday parade and many holiday specials and activities around town.

7. The Dancing Horses Holiday Show- The horses will be all decorated for the Holidays during this festive show. Prancer the Reindeer and Santa Clause will also make an appearance, in this Holiday show which includes all new costumes, lighting, and Holiday music. The Bird show will feature parrots and macaws, which appeared in The Jay Leno Show and Animal Planet. The show can be enjoyed every Sat. Sun. & Wed Nov. 15th to Jan. 3rd.

8. 34th Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas Parade- A holiday tradition held on December 5th at 5 pm in downtown Lake Geneva, which includes local businesses and organizations lighting up the streets. Be sure to stroll through town following the parade for holiday shopping and dining specials.

9. Winterfest- During the weekend of February 5th until the 7th enjoy the US National Snow Sculpting Competition at the Riviera. The weekend will also include Children's Sculpting, Wagon Rides, Helicopter Rides, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, and Sleigh on Wheel Rides.

10. The Cove of Lake Geneva- The Cove is offering exceptional discounts this holiday season which allows guests to enjoy all the fun winter activities listed above. Visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com to see all the great holiday discounts that are now available.

Top Ten Must See Sites When Visiting Geneva Hospitality’s Caracola Beach and Spa Resort

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, managed by Geneva Hospitality, is a luxury condominium resort located on the beachfront of the Caribbean on Isla Margarita. Here is a list of the “Top Ten Must See Sites” when visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort.

1. Playa El Agua- This is the longest, widest, and most popular beach on Isla Margarita. This also results in it being the busiest, but most serviced beach on the island where visitors can find many sport activities, concerts, bars, and restaurants.

2. Playa El Yague- This is one of the world’s best spots for wind and kite surfing whether you are a beginner or more advanced. If you are lucky, you will even catch expert windsurfers training for international competitions.

3. Isla Cubagua- This is one of the best places to go diving around the island. Divers will even have a chance to explore the wreck of a sunken ferry which makes for an excellent photo opportunity.

4. Los Roques- This is one of the best snorkeling locations in the Caribbean. This area contains around 150 islands that offer white sand beaches accompanied by crystal clear waters. This location also offers one of the best coral reefs in the entire world. A flight to Los Roques takes about an hour from Margarita Island, but it is well worth it.

5. Lagoon La Restinga- If you are in need of a break from the beaches, Lagoon La Restinga is one of the best national parks around. This park offers a lagoon with mangrove swamps and colorful flamingos. La Restinga is about an hour boat ride away from Isla Margarita but if you go in the morning you will see many different varieties of fish, dolphins and about 100 bird species.

6. Porlamar- This is the largest city on Isla Margarita and is the island’s center of commerce. To get the best prices on goods, shop on Boulevard Guevara. If you are looking for higher-end, more elegant stores visit the avenues of Santiago Marino and 4 de Mayo. Isla Margarita is a duty-free port which means that goods are declared exempt from tax.

7. Juan Griego- If you want to catch the best sunsets on Isla Margarita visit Juan Griego, which is famed for its spectacular sunsets.

8. La Asuncion- If you are interested in the history of this area visit La Asuncion, which is the capital of the state of Nueva Esparta. Here you can view the oldest church in the area, La Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

9. Castillo de San Carlos Borromeo-This is a 17th-century fort that once protected the town and harbor from foreign and pirate attacks. The fort's thick stone walls and bronze cannons still watch over the beach, harbor, and Caribbean Sea. The fort is open Monday through Saturday.

10. Senor Frogs- If you are looking for a great party visit Senor Frogs on Av. Bolivar in Porlamar. They also offer terrific Mexican food and are open for lunch and dinner before turning into a popular nightclub.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality, please visit www.genevahospitality.com

Must See Sites When Visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort

Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, managed by Geneva Hospitality, is a luxury condominium resort situated within the prestigious golf resort of Mosa Trajectum in Murcia, Spain. Here is a list of the “Top Ten Must See Sites” when visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort.

1. Mar Menor- This naturally formed, warm water lagoon is one of the best places in Europe to learn all kinds of water sports. Whatever you want to do, you can do it here – swimming, scuba-diving, water-skiing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, sailing – the list is endless. The Mar Menor is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land know as La Manga.

2. La Manga- A hot spot for vacationers offering restaurants, bars, nightlife, and daily activities. One of the most popular areas with young adults is the Zoco area.

3. San Pedro De Salinas- Located at the end of the La Manga strip, also known as ‘the strip’, is the San Pedro De Salinas and is famed for their mineral mud baths.

4. Catedral de Murcia- A 600-year-old cathedral which features many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic.

5. Plaza Julian Romea- An open square with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and the 19th century Romea Theatre. This plaza is also the home to the regional tourist office.

6. Gran Casino Murcia- This casino started as a gentlemen´s club for in 1847. The grandiose building has an interesting mix of interior design and architecture that goes from neo-Baroque to old Arabic style. The casino features thirty-five slots and ten table games.

7. The Port of Cartagena- Due to its strategic position on the Murcia coast, it has been inhabited by several cultures which have left their mark on its artistic heritage. The Port of Cartagena is a beautiful place to visit, full of historic, leisure, and romantic locales and adventures.

8. Plaza de las Flores- The best tapas bars in Murcia are grouped around this quaint plaza. This compact square is also lined with flower- stalls, bars and typical open-air cafes.

9. Calle Veronicas- The region of Murcia is known as the vegetable garden of Europe and when you see the stalls at the city's daily covered market on Calle Veronicas you will understand why. A tapas lunch at Café Bar Lola, stall 241, is a treat: try the octopus, grilled prawns and succulent fillet of pork and wash it down with a glass of white wine - a bargain at about €13 (£8.50) for two.

10. Calasparra- Nestled in the mountains alongside the Segura River, you can enjoy river rafting, rock-climbing, hiking, and fishing. Just outside this town are networks of caves with ancient wall paintings and fascinating rock formations.

For more information regarding Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, please visit www.palatinumresort.com.

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality, please visit www.genevahospitality.com.

Geneva Hospitality Wants to Hear From You!

Have a great idea about a special or promotion you would like seen done at Geneva Hospitality’s The Cove of Lake Geneva or Mike Ditka Resorts? Let us know. We would love to hear your input!

Whether you are a frequent guest to one of Geneva Hospitality’s resorts or have just visited once or twice, we would love to hear what you have to say. We are always looking for new ideas on promotions and specials to run and what better way to know what our guests want than to ask those who would get to take advantage of it.

Please submit your ideas by commenting to this post.

For more information regarding The Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com.

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com.

Geneva Hospitality Gives Back This Holiday Season

Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts are all about giving back to their communities, especially during the holidays. This season two of Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts are participating in charitable causes to help those living in their communities.
Mike Ditka Resorts has become an official ’adopt an angel’ location for the 2009 Angel Tree Program which aims to provide the children in Orange County with joy and happiness this holiday season.

Mike Ditka Resorts will be placing a Christmas tree at their resort where employees or guests can ‘adopt an angel’. The tree will be decorated with angel tags which will provide a first name, age, and gender of a child who will receive a gift. Contributors may remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate clothes and/or toys for the child.

Mike Ditka Resorts will be accepting new, unwrapped clothing and/or toys for these children until December 8th.

The Cove of Lake Geneva is also participating by once again becoming an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the less fortunate children in the area where the campaign is held.

The Toys for Tots program will be accepting new, unwrapped toys at The Cove of Lake Geneva from November 1st through December 21st. The donation box will be located in the main lobby of the resort. Those who donate to the Toys for Tots Program will receive coupons good for 10% off their next stay at The Cove.

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and its resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com.

Experience Luxury at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort

Geneva Hospitality is a premier Hotel/Condominium management company which manages several properties worldwide.

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, managed by Geneva Hospitality, is a luxury condominium resort located on the beachfront of the Caribbean on Isla Margarita.

Within the resort, you will find a multitude of services and facilities. You will be sure to enjoy our delectable restaurants, tropical swim-up bars, full-service spa, and refreshing swimming pools. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will also boast a fully-equipped gym, hairdressers, and high end retail establishments. Here you will find yourself lost in paradise while relaxing in our seaside hammocks or lying on the sandy beach while the waves of the Caribbean Sea travel over your feet.

The resort is sure to deliver all the aspects of a tropical paradise.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and their resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com

Palatinum Golf, Spa and Sport Resort’s Location is One That Many Envy, But Few Can Match

Geneva Hospitality is a premier Hotel/Condominium management company which manages several properties worldwide.
Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, managed by Geneva Hospitality, is situated within the prestigious golf resort of Mosa Trajectum in Murcia, Spain.

The resort boasts of a 27-hole golf course, sports facilities, shopping complex, and several other luxuries. Beautiful scenery can be viewed from every angle of this sophisticated resort. Palatinum is within a 15 minute drive of the city of Murcia, the beaches of the Mar Menor, and the international airport of San Javier.
For more information regarding Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort, please visit www.palatinumresort.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and their resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com

The Cove of Lake Geneva Is The Perfect Winter Getaway

Geneva Hospitality is a premier Hotel/Condominium management company which manages several properties worldwide.

The Cove of Lake Geneva, a resort managed by Geneva Hospitality, is a premier downtown luxury condominium resort and conference center in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Cove of Lake Geneva is located directly across the street from Geneva Lake, putting it within walking distance to exhilarating winter activities, fantastic outdoor recreation, exquisite shopping, and delectable restaurants.

The Cove of Lake Geneva offers a full resort experience for all its guests. Its fabulous amenities and seasonal activities make visits to The Cove truly unforgettable. From an indoor pool and hot tub to a sauna and game room, The Cove is your perfect Lake Geneva resort. Got the winter blues? The Cove is the perfect place to stay while cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing, or attending the annual snow sculpting competition.

No matter the season, The Cove offers the perfect Lake Geneva resort experience.
For those planning a holiday event, The Cove of Lake Geneva resort offers over 7600 sq ft of elegant function space for all your needs. The stunning ballroom, versatile meeting rooms, professional catering, and helpful staff will satisfy every need.

For more information on The Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and their resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com

Mike Ditka Resorts Provides Both Comfort and Elegance

Geneva Hospitality is a premier Hotel/Condominium management company which manages several properties worldwide.

Mike Ditka Resorts, managed by Geneva Hospitality, incorporates several elements into hotel and resort management to provide success in both comfort and elegance.

Established in 2006, Mike Ditka Resorts has prospered and grown to encompass two resorts in Orlando, Fl and several more on the way. Mike Ditka Resorts brings together the winning determination of the famous Super Bowl coach and the hotel expertise of 100 combined years of hotel experience across the United States.

Ways to Recognize a Mike Ditka Resort

• Large Suites with a Tropical Flair
• Relaxing Pools and Sundecks
• Garden Tubs and Private Bathrooms
• Full Gourmet Kitchens and Cookware
• Wireless Internet Property Wide
• 24/7 Front Desk and Guest Services
• Free Shuttle Service to Walt Disney World Theme Parks

For more information regarding Mike Ditka Resorts, please visit www.mikeditkaresorts.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and their resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com