When visiting Geneva Hospitality’s Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, on Isla Margarita, you will undoubtedly enjoy beautiful weather during your stay. Temperatures on the island are fairly consistent at 80 degrees, and although located in the Caribbean, it is not in the hurricane belt. All guests that visit the area are provided with a very comfortable environment due to the warm days and cool evenings.
Isla Margarita doesn’t have a typical rainy season. The island experiences most of its rain from mid June to mid July and mid November to early January. It doesn’t rain continuously for days either; instead it will usually rain for a couple hours and the sun will reappear.
Days with at least 6 hours of sun on Isla Margarita during 2010: (sunny days/days in month)
• January- 27/31
• February- 28/28
• March- 31/31
• April- 27/30
• May- 29/31
• June- 28/30
• July- 28/31
• August- 30/31
• September- 29/30
• October- 29/31
• November- 25/30
• December- 30/31
Minimum and maximum temperatures on Isla Margarita during 2010: (low/high)
• January- 75/82
• February- 77/84
• March- 79/84
• April- 80/86
• May- 80/86
• June- 80/88
• July- 80/86
• August- 80/86
• September- 80/86
• October- 78/84
• November- 78/84
• December- 78/82
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Overseas Travel Tips from Geneva Hospitality
With Geneva Hospitality’s first overseas resort, Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, in the process of being built, we thought we’d share some of the best overseas travel tips we’ve come across.
1. Always Remember Safety First
When visiting a new area, it is always important to remember that there are good and bad parts of town. In order to stay safe during your travels, be sure to research the area you are traveling on sites like TripAdvisor.com and Expedia.com, through user comments. You can also ask the concierge at your resort if there are any areas you should avoid.
2. Global Travel Service is Essential
If you happen to get sick or injured during your trip, it is important you have someone you can call and are able to get to a hospital where your native language is spoken. This is why it is absolutely essential that you have some form of global travel service. Many credit card companies offer a form of Global Travel Service, if you use their cards, which can provide you with emergency medical care, cash, and other benefits if you become injured when traveling abroad.
3. Luggage and International Travel
One of the most overlooked factors of international travel is luggage requirements. Every country has a different set of guidelines for the size and weight of luggage that can be brought onto their airplanes. Take the time to understand the luggage requirements of the country you are visiting. It will only take a few minutes to do the research but could ultimately make the difference between you making your flight or not.
4. International Travel Health Insurance
Be sure that you are covered by either your own insurance company or an international provider before traveling internationally. It is important to have health insurance on top of a Global Travel Service even if some form of insurance is already incorporated within the service. You even have the option of purchasing insurance for a single trip.
5. Gain Access to Airport Lounges
Check to see if any of the credit cards you own give you access to airport lounges. These lounges are essential for international travelers who may have long wait times at airports. These lounges offer free food, drinks, televisions, and usually internet or computer access.
6. Travel with One Airline
If you frequently travel internationally, try and stick with the same airline for each trip. As a member of an airline rewards program you can build miles very quickly with international flights, which often give you access to free upgrades, flights, and even lounge memberships. You may also enjoy priority boarding and perks for passengers traveling with you.
7. Try New Foods in Moderation
While it is important to try new foods during your trip, do so in moderation. It will take your body a while to get used to the new bacteria in the foods of different countries, so try to eat new food along with food that you are familiar with.
8. Be Sure to Guard your Passport
Your passport is very valuable to thieves in different countries, and most of the time it is more valuable than the money in your wallet. Be sure to keep a careful eye on it because it is much easier to get money on a trip than to replace a passport.
9. Understand the Customs of the Area
In some cultures it is custom to give those you visit a gift upon arrival, so be sure you understand the customs of the region that you are visiting. This sometimes small thought can go a long way towards showing your respect for someone's country and culture.
1. Always Remember Safety First
When visiting a new area, it is always important to remember that there are good and bad parts of town. In order to stay safe during your travels, be sure to research the area you are traveling on sites like TripAdvisor.com and Expedia.com, through user comments. You can also ask the concierge at your resort if there are any areas you should avoid.
2. Global Travel Service is Essential
If you happen to get sick or injured during your trip, it is important you have someone you can call and are able to get to a hospital where your native language is spoken. This is why it is absolutely essential that you have some form of global travel service. Many credit card companies offer a form of Global Travel Service, if you use their cards, which can provide you with emergency medical care, cash, and other benefits if you become injured when traveling abroad.
3. Luggage and International Travel
One of the most overlooked factors of international travel is luggage requirements. Every country has a different set of guidelines for the size and weight of luggage that can be brought onto their airplanes. Take the time to understand the luggage requirements of the country you are visiting. It will only take a few minutes to do the research but could ultimately make the difference between you making your flight or not.
4. International Travel Health Insurance
Be sure that you are covered by either your own insurance company or an international provider before traveling internationally. It is important to have health insurance on top of a Global Travel Service even if some form of insurance is already incorporated within the service. You even have the option of purchasing insurance for a single trip.
5. Gain Access to Airport Lounges
Check to see if any of the credit cards you own give you access to airport lounges. These lounges are essential for international travelers who may have long wait times at airports. These lounges offer free food, drinks, televisions, and usually internet or computer access.
6. Travel with One Airline
If you frequently travel internationally, try and stick with the same airline for each trip. As a member of an airline rewards program you can build miles very quickly with international flights, which often give you access to free upgrades, flights, and even lounge memberships. You may also enjoy priority boarding and perks for passengers traveling with you.
7. Try New Foods in Moderation
While it is important to try new foods during your trip, do so in moderation. It will take your body a while to get used to the new bacteria in the foods of different countries, so try to eat new food along with food that you are familiar with.
8. Be Sure to Guard your Passport
Your passport is very valuable to thieves in different countries, and most of the time it is more valuable than the money in your wallet. Be sure to keep a careful eye on it because it is much easier to get money on a trip than to replace a passport.
9. Understand the Customs of the Area
In some cultures it is custom to give those you visit a gift upon arrival, so be sure you understand the customs of the region that you are visiting. This sometimes small thought can go a long way towards showing your respect for someone's country and culture.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Experience Romance at One of Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts This Valentine’s Day!
In the Wisconsin area:
If you are in the Wisconsin area this Valentine’s Day weekend, be sure you reserve a room at The Cove of Lake Geneva, in downtown Lake Geneva, for your loved one, as The Cove is offering guests the perfect romance packages this February!
The Cove Romance Package includes: one dozen red roses, boxed chocolates, and a bottle of chilled champagne waiting in your suite upon arrival. Or you can upgrade to the Ultimate Romance Package and receive everything from the Romance Package plus a ½ hour horse and carriage ride around Lake Geneva.
Book your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva today by calling (800) 770-7107 or visiting www.cove-lake-geneva.com.
In the Florida area:
If you are in the Florida area this Valentine’s Day weekend, be sure to book a room at Mike Ditka Resorts, in Kissimmee, for that special someone in your life. Mike Ditka Resorts offers the perfect package for romance, with Coach Ditka’s Sweetheart Package. The perfect example of how a football player can win a lady's heart.
This package includes a box of assorted chocolates and a dozen roses placed in your room before your arrival. The winning play here is a chilled bottle of the Coach’s very own Mike Ditka brand wine. This is the ultimate play for any football player's playbook!
To make your reservations, call (888) 512-2200 or visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.
If you are in the Wisconsin area this Valentine’s Day weekend, be sure you reserve a room at The Cove of Lake Geneva, in downtown Lake Geneva, for your loved one, as The Cove is offering guests the perfect romance packages this February!
The Cove Romance Package includes: one dozen red roses, boxed chocolates, and a bottle of chilled champagne waiting in your suite upon arrival. Or you can upgrade to the Ultimate Romance Package and receive everything from the Romance Package plus a ½ hour horse and carriage ride around Lake Geneva.
Book your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva today by calling (800) 770-7107 or visiting www.cove-lake-geneva.com.
In the Florida area:
If you are in the Florida area this Valentine’s Day weekend, be sure to book a room at Mike Ditka Resorts, in Kissimmee, for that special someone in your life. Mike Ditka Resorts offers the perfect package for romance, with Coach Ditka’s Sweetheart Package. The perfect example of how a football player can win a lady's heart.
This package includes a box of assorted chocolates and a dozen roses placed in your room before your arrival. The winning play here is a chilled bottle of the Coach’s very own Mike Ditka brand wine. This is the ultimate play for any football player's playbook!
To make your reservations, call (888) 512-2200 or visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Geneva Hospitality’s Tips to Make Your Hotel Experience go as Smooth as Possible
1. Do your research. The more you know about what a hotel offers and surrounding amenities, the easier it will be to find the hotel that is right for you.
2. If booking your hotel online, be sure to have a copy of your confirmation and receipt. A number of things can go wrong when booking a hotel online, but having these things can come in handy if there is a mishap.
3. If you have any special requests you need met, let the hotel know ahead of time. That way they will have a better chance of being able to meet them.
4. If you are traveling for business and will be working from your room, ask for a room that is away from the more populated areas such as the lobby, pool, or dining area.
5. When checking into your hotel, ask about any additional fees you should expect when you check out such as hotel fees, housekeeping fees, etc. That way you won’t be surprised when your bill comes.
6. Upon arriving in your room, you should become familiar with the safety precautions in case of an emergency, including locating the nearest elevators, stairwells, and exits.
7. If traveling with children, be sure to accompany them at all times in the hotel’s public areas. With the size of resorts growing, it’s easy for children to become lost and unable to find their way back to their room.
8. Be friendly to the hotel staff. They often know the most about the area and can give suggestions and answer questions you may have about restaurants, shopping, activities, etc.
Geneva Hospitality, LLC is a premier hotel/condominium management company with over 35 years of experience.
2. If booking your hotel online, be sure to have a copy of your confirmation and receipt. A number of things can go wrong when booking a hotel online, but having these things can come in handy if there is a mishap.
3. If you have any special requests you need met, let the hotel know ahead of time. That way they will have a better chance of being able to meet them.
4. If you are traveling for business and will be working from your room, ask for a room that is away from the more populated areas such as the lobby, pool, or dining area.
5. When checking into your hotel, ask about any additional fees you should expect when you check out such as hotel fees, housekeeping fees, etc. That way you won’t be surprised when your bill comes.
6. Upon arriving in your room, you should become familiar with the safety precautions in case of an emergency, including locating the nearest elevators, stairwells, and exits.
7. If traveling with children, be sure to accompany them at all times in the hotel’s public areas. With the size of resorts growing, it’s easy for children to become lost and unable to find their way back to their room.
8. Be friendly to the hotel staff. They often know the most about the area and can give suggestions and answer questions you may have about restaurants, shopping, activities, etc.
Geneva Hospitality, LLC is a premier hotel/condominium management company with over 35 years of experience.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Enjoy the Holidays By Taking Part in Lake Geneva’s Winter Activities!
Geneva Hospitality would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this season!
Winter Attractions around Lake Geneva
Skiing/Snowboarding - While spending your weekend in Lake Geneva, enjoy a day on the slopes at Alpine Valley Ski Hill. The ski hill is located approximately 15 minutes from Lake Geneva and will provide your whole family with a day of fun and excitement.
The ski hill offers 20 ski runs and 14 ski lifts on over 90 acres of property. This hill provides more beginner and intermediate ski experiences rather than advanced ones, making it perfect for a family consisting of all ages.
Alpine Valley offers both ski and snowboard rental equipment, as well ski and snowboard packages which include lessons for beginners. Rates are very reasonable priced as well.
Ice Fishing - No winter would be complete without spending a day on Geneva Lake ice fishing. So head on over to Lake Geneva and gear up for a weekend out on the lake.
Geneva Lake offers ice shanty rentals, as well as the largest selection of ice jigs and ice lures in Wisconsin, with over 80,000 in stock. You can even sign up for a guided ice fishing tour of Geneva Lake so you are sure to find the best spots for the fish you are looking to catch.
Sleigh Ride - What better way to experience the freshly fallen snow then to take a horse drawn sleigh ride though snow covered fields and trails?
Fantasy Hills Ranch, located just minutes from Lake Geneva, is now offering this favorite holiday activity starting daily at 9 am.
After your sleigh ride, enjoy a warm and toasty bonfire at the Ranch. Perfect for taking those winter chills away.
Snowmobiling – After Lake Geneva’s most recent snow fall, what better time is there than now to head to Lake Geneva and spend the weekend snowmobiling the trails of Walworth County?
Snowmobiling trails are located throughout Walworth County and connect to surrounding county trail systems. The maintenance, marking, and grooming of all the trails are performed by local snowmobile clubs, making for the most enjoyable trails around this area.
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.
So come spend the weekend in Lake Geneva and enjoy the beautifully groomed trails of Walworth County.
Winter Attractions around Lake Geneva
Skiing/Snowboarding - While spending your weekend in Lake Geneva, enjoy a day on the slopes at Alpine Valley Ski Hill. The ski hill is located approximately 15 minutes from Lake Geneva and will provide your whole family with a day of fun and excitement.
The ski hill offers 20 ski runs and 14 ski lifts on over 90 acres of property. This hill provides more beginner and intermediate ski experiences rather than advanced ones, making it perfect for a family consisting of all ages.
Alpine Valley offers both ski and snowboard rental equipment, as well ski and snowboard packages which include lessons for beginners. Rates are very reasonable priced as well.
Ice Fishing - No winter would be complete without spending a day on Geneva Lake ice fishing. So head on over to Lake Geneva and gear up for a weekend out on the lake.
Geneva Lake offers ice shanty rentals, as well as the largest selection of ice jigs and ice lures in Wisconsin, with over 80,000 in stock. You can even sign up for a guided ice fishing tour of Geneva Lake so you are sure to find the best spots for the fish you are looking to catch.
Sleigh Ride - What better way to experience the freshly fallen snow then to take a horse drawn sleigh ride though snow covered fields and trails?
Fantasy Hills Ranch, located just minutes from Lake Geneva, is now offering this favorite holiday activity starting daily at 9 am.
After your sleigh ride, enjoy a warm and toasty bonfire at the Ranch. Perfect for taking those winter chills away.
Snowmobiling – After Lake Geneva’s most recent snow fall, what better time is there than now to head to Lake Geneva and spend the weekend snowmobiling the trails of Walworth County?
Snowmobiling trails are located throughout Walworth County and connect to surrounding county trail systems. The maintenance, marking, and grooming of all the trails are performed by local snowmobile clubs, making for the most enjoyable trails around this area.
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.
So come spend the weekend in Lake Geneva and enjoy the beautifully groomed trails of Walworth County.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Christmas Around the World at Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts and The Cove of Lake Geneva – United States
Christmas celebrations in the United States usually begin between Thanksgiving Day leading up until the final days before December 25th, when you will begin to see Christmas trees covered in colorful lights, tinsel, and bright ornaments popping up inside houses. While exterior doorways, windows, roofs, and shrubs are covered in strings of lights, as well as life-sized reindeer, snowmen, Santas, and nativity scenes being showcased on people’s lawns. During this time of year it becomes a pastime for American people to drive or walk around neighborhoods during the evening to see the lights displayed on other’s homes.
Since Christmas Eve is not the official holiday here, most people have to work, but many companies hold Christmas parties and celebrations on this day. In the evening, many people finish adding final touches to their homes or visit with family members. Some people also attend a midnight mass at church and participate in singing carols.
After dinner on Christmas Eve, children head to bed early, but not before leaving out cookies and milk for Santa Claus, and maybe ever a carrot for Rudolf. The next morning they awake to find surprises under the tree from Santa Claus.
Christmas Day is then usually spent celebrating with family and friends.
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort – Isla Margarita
The religious celebrations begin on December 16th where an early morning mass (Misa de Aguinaldo) is held every morning leading up to December 24th when mass is held at midnight (Misa de Gallo).
On December 25th, Christmas Day, children awaken to find gifts around the Nativity Scene or Christmas tree. And their tradition has it that it is the Child Jesus who brings gifts to the Venezuelan children instead of Santa Claus.
The Christmas festivities officially come to an end on January 6th, the Day of the Reyes Magos, when children again will receive toys and candies. Christmas is the main holiday when all Venezuelan families come together and celebrate.
Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort – Murcia, Spain
Christmas in Spain includes the usual Christmas festivities which can be found elsewhere, but there is one tradition that isn’t very common called Hogueras (bonfires), and it is a tradition that originated long before Christmas. It is the observance of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and the beginning of winter. During these bonfires, people jump over fires as a symbolic protection against illness.
The more common traditions include very elaborate Nacimiento (nativity scenes), Christmas trees, and incredible Christmas markets scattered around villages and cities. These markets include fruits, flowers, sweets, candles, decorations, and various types of handmade gifts.
Christmas Eve is interrupted at midnight by the ringing of bells calling the families to La Misa Del Gallo (The Mass of the Rooster).
On Christmas Day, children find gifts, not brought by Santa, but by the Three Wise Men.
Christmas in Spain continues for a few weeks past Christmas until January 6th. On January 5th, children place their shoes on their doorstep, and in the middle of the night, the three wise men pass leaving gifts behind. On January 6th, the day is celebrated with parades were candy and cakes are given out to children.
Christmas celebrations in the United States usually begin between Thanksgiving Day leading up until the final days before December 25th, when you will begin to see Christmas trees covered in colorful lights, tinsel, and bright ornaments popping up inside houses. While exterior doorways, windows, roofs, and shrubs are covered in strings of lights, as well as life-sized reindeer, snowmen, Santas, and nativity scenes being showcased on people’s lawns. During this time of year it becomes a pastime for American people to drive or walk around neighborhoods during the evening to see the lights displayed on other’s homes.
Since Christmas Eve is not the official holiday here, most people have to work, but many companies hold Christmas parties and celebrations on this day. In the evening, many people finish adding final touches to their homes or visit with family members. Some people also attend a midnight mass at church and participate in singing carols.
After dinner on Christmas Eve, children head to bed early, but not before leaving out cookies and milk for Santa Claus, and maybe ever a carrot for Rudolf. The next morning they awake to find surprises under the tree from Santa Claus.
Christmas Day is then usually spent celebrating with family and friends.
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort – Isla Margarita
The religious celebrations begin on December 16th where an early morning mass (Misa de Aguinaldo) is held every morning leading up to December 24th when mass is held at midnight (Misa de Gallo).
On December 25th, Christmas Day, children awaken to find gifts around the Nativity Scene or Christmas tree. And their tradition has it that it is the Child Jesus who brings gifts to the Venezuelan children instead of Santa Claus.
The Christmas festivities officially come to an end on January 6th, the Day of the Reyes Magos, when children again will receive toys and candies. Christmas is the main holiday when all Venezuelan families come together and celebrate.
Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort – Murcia, Spain
Christmas in Spain includes the usual Christmas festivities which can be found elsewhere, but there is one tradition that isn’t very common called Hogueras (bonfires), and it is a tradition that originated long before Christmas. It is the observance of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and the beginning of winter. During these bonfires, people jump over fires as a symbolic protection against illness.
The more common traditions include very elaborate Nacimiento (nativity scenes), Christmas trees, and incredible Christmas markets scattered around villages and cities. These markets include fruits, flowers, sweets, candles, decorations, and various types of handmade gifts.
Christmas Eve is interrupted at midnight by the ringing of bells calling the families to La Misa Del Gallo (The Mass of the Rooster).
On Christmas Day, children find gifts, not brought by Santa, but by the Three Wise Men.
Christmas in Spain continues for a few weeks past Christmas until January 6th. On January 5th, children place their shoes on their doorstep, and in the middle of the night, the three wise men pass leaving gifts behind. On January 6th, the day is celebrated with parades were candy and cakes are given out to children.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Caribe Genuino Features Geneva Hospitality’s Caracola Beach and Spa Resort
Geneva Hospitality’s Caracola Beach and Spa was featured in its own special edition of Caribe Genuino, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you should! This 152-page special edition magazine provides readers with various topics of information all relating to the areas around Isla Margarita and the much anticipated Caracola Beach and Spa Resort.
The magazine takes readers through all the popular destinations around Isla Margarita including the amazingly beautiful beaches of Playa Caribe, Playa El Agua, Playa Parguito, and Playa Yaque, as well as the top attractions including Diverland, Waterland, Ranchero Macanao, and Jeep Safari.
The magazine also includes information, as well as photos, on Caracola Beach and Spa Resort. It features information on all the amenities offered, including various restaurants, spa facilities, and a gymnasium, to name a few, as well as information on the management company that will run the daily operations of the Resort, Geneva Hospitality.
Geneva Hospitality, a premier Hotel/Condominium management company, provides services for owners of hotel properties and has over 35 years of experience. They are highly skilled in operations, accounting, marketing, sales, information technology, and human resources.
Geneva Hospitality’s goal is to provide each and every guest with an unparalleled lodging experience, as they have done in their other resorts, and Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is no exception.
Overall, Caribe Genuino is one magazine you’ll want to check out, whether you’re interested in the Isla Margarita area, are looking for a great vacation destination, or are interested in owning a room at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort on Isla Margarita! To take a look at this magazine, be sure to visit http://www.globalsolutionsrealty.com/briefcase/38127_615200982002AM74263.pdf.
For more on Geneva Hospitality please visit www.GenevaHospitality.com or for more information on their newest resort Caracola Beach Resort and Spa visit www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com.
The magazine takes readers through all the popular destinations around Isla Margarita including the amazingly beautiful beaches of Playa Caribe, Playa El Agua, Playa Parguito, and Playa Yaque, as well as the top attractions including Diverland, Waterland, Ranchero Macanao, and Jeep Safari.
The magazine also includes information, as well as photos, on Caracola Beach and Spa Resort. It features information on all the amenities offered, including various restaurants, spa facilities, and a gymnasium, to name a few, as well as information on the management company that will run the daily operations of the Resort, Geneva Hospitality.
Geneva Hospitality, a premier Hotel/Condominium management company, provides services for owners of hotel properties and has over 35 years of experience. They are highly skilled in operations, accounting, marketing, sales, information technology, and human resources.
Geneva Hospitality’s goal is to provide each and every guest with an unparalleled lodging experience, as they have done in their other resorts, and Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is no exception.
Overall, Caribe Genuino is one magazine you’ll want to check out, whether you’re interested in the Isla Margarita area, are looking for a great vacation destination, or are interested in owning a room at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort on Isla Margarita! To take a look at this magazine, be sure to visit http://www.globalsolutionsrealty.com/briefcase/38127_615200982002AM74263.pdf.
For more on Geneva Hospitality please visit www.GenevaHospitality.com or for more information on their newest resort Caracola Beach Resort and Spa visit www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com.
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