Thursday, November 18, 2010

What’s Happening at Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts?

We’re on GovRooms.com
Both The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts have joined GovRooms!

According to GovRooms.com, it’s “the newest site for searching for per diem hotels for federal travelers and state government travelers. People can search over 18,000 General Service Administration (GSA) approved hotels that offer a government hotel rate that is at or below the Federal Per Diem for their location.”

While there are many other sites that list per diem hotels, GovRooms is the only one which allows searches for government rate hotels on a map, which means you’re able to find the closest per diem hotel to where you need to go.

Thanksgiving Weekend is Approaching
And with all the stress that comes with the holidays, plan a weekend getaway to one of Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts for the weekend!

Both The Cove of Lake Geneva, in Lake Geneva, WI, and Mike Ditka Resorts, in Kissimmee, FL offer relaxing pools and hot tubs for your enjoyment, as well as inviting suites with flat screen televisions and fully equipped kitchens…all the makings for the perfect relaxing weekend!

So getaway after all the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving by escaping for a relaxing family weekend…maybe it will even start a new tradition!

Geneva Hospitality Visited Isla Margarita
The Geneva Hospitality Team recently returned from a wonderful visit to Isla Margarita, home to Caracola Beach and Spa Resort! While there, they visited the construction site to check out the progress, as well as the area that surrounds the Resort, including local restaurants and malls. The Team even had the chance to see a local professional baseball game!

To check out all the pictures from the recent trip, visit Caracola Beach and Spa Resort’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Margarita-island/Caracola-Beach-and-Spa-Resort/58894982155

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

There is So Much Happening at Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts!

Geneva Hospitality Visits Caracola Beach and Spa Resort
The Geneva Hospitality Team is visiting the site of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort on Isla Margarita this week! While there, they will be checking out the progress of the Resort, as well as documenting the changes taking place.

Stay tuned for updates on the progress and pictures of the site!

‘Toys for Tots’ is at The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts!!
What better way to get in the Christmas spirit this year then to help someone in need? Well that’s just what we are doing at The Cove of Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva, WI and at Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, FL, and we would love your help!

Through the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts - Runaway Beach Club, will once again be accepting new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to the children in the community to help them experience the joys of Christmas.

The ultimate success of this program depends on the generosity of the community and their gracious donations, with not only the intention to help children in need, but to unite all members of this community.

The toy collection will run from November to December 15th at both The Cove and Mike Ditka Resorts.

The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts Extended Fall Specials!
Still looking for the perfect fall getaway? Well you’re in luck! Both The Cove of Lake Geneva, in Lake Geneva, WI, and Mike Ditka Resorts, in Kissimmee, FL, have extended their Fall Specials!

The Cove has rates starting a JUST $79! Visit http://mim.io/e3206 to book your stay today!

Mike Ditka Resorts has rates starting at JUST $69! Visit http://mim.io/7b706 for more information.

New Year’s Eve at The Cove of Lake Geneva
We’re turning back the hands of time and going to party 70’s style at The Cove of Lake Geneva! It’s our New Year’s Eve, ‘Flashback to the 70’s Disco Party!’ Arrive in your biggest wig, favorite bell-bottom jeans, and your highest platform shoes for an unforgettable night under the shimmering lights of the disco balls. The 70’s Disco Party will take place New Year’s Eve in The Cove’s Promenade Ballroom at 7pm and will last till 1am. The cost is $125 per person with discounts available when a table of 8 is booked. Discounted pricing for a full table of 8 is $875.

The Event will include:
• Open Bar ALL NIGHT
• Hors D’oeuvres 7pm-8pm
• Delicious Four Course Dinner
• Fondue & Desert Table
• Live Music and Dancing
• Party Favors
• Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Best 70’s Costume & Dance Contest
• Baby Sitting Services Available

Babysitting Service includes:
• Pizza, Movies, Games, and Snacks

Babysitting is available for children over 3 years old. Babysitting will be held in the Map Room from 6:00pm – 1:00am. Cost is $35 per child.

For more information, please call The Cove at (800) 770-7107.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts and Upcoming Events in November

Around The Cove of Lake Geneva:

The Annual Holiday Open House:
This Friday, November 5th and Saturday, November 6th the streets of Lake Geneva will feature holiday happenings from over 20 downtown shops. Patrons are invited to stroll through the streets and stores to preview the offerings for the upcoming holiday season, while musicians, authors, and artists entice guests to sip and taste their way through our historic downtown district. Carolers, a strolling Santa, and extended holiday shopping hours will add to the excitement of this seasonal event. For the giving spirit of the holidays, and to also be eligible for entry into the drawing for gift certificates from local area merchants, bring a non-perishable food item for the Lake Geneva Food Pantry.

Turkey Trot:
Why not stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva while attending the 6th Annual Turkey Trot?

The Turkey Trot will be taking place at Big Foot Beach State Park, just down the road from The Cove of Lake Geneva. This run/walk will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 8:30am until 3pm. The event will include a 5K, 10K, and Jr. Gobbler 1 mile race. The course will have runners embarking on off-road, dirt and grass trails in order to challenge the beginner to expert runner.

The Turkey Trot is being held to benefit the Friends of Big Foot Beach State Park.

For information on registration, please visit www.clearwateroutdoor.com.

To book your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com.

Around Mike Ditka Resorts:

Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic:
This weekend, Friday, November 5th and Saturday, November 6th the Special Olympics will be holding their second largest event in the Florida area, ‘The State Fall Classic’. There will be over 1,200 children and adults participating throughout the weekend in events such as softball, bowling, power lifting and more. Most of the events will be taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

For more information on the Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic, please visit http://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/state-fall-classic/state-fall-classic.html.

Chicago Glory Days:
This November 5th, the 1985 Chicago Bears will be coming together in Chicago, Illinois for the first time in 25 years to celebrate their monumental Super Bowl win on January 26, 1986 during ‘Glory Days Legends of the ’85 Chicago Bears’. The event will bring together Coach Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Willie Gault, and the rest of the ’85 Bears for a one time exclusive reunion of players, as well as their fans!

So join the ’85 Bears on Friday night, November 5th, to take part in this celebration! For more information, or to purchase your tickets, visit; http://www.glorydayschicago.com/GloryDaysWeb/tickets.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Have a Frightfully Fun Halloween

Share your costumes with us!
What are you going to be this year for Halloween….a Witch, a Princess, a Vampire? We would love to see your scary, silly, and fun Halloween costumes this year! So don’t forget to send us a picture on our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/MikeDitkaResortsRunawayBeachClub or www.Facebook.com/TheCoveOfLakeGeneva. We’d love to see how many different costumes we can have up on our page!

Holiday Decorations
Fall and Halloween are two of the most fun times to decorate for, and both The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts are decked out for the season! Haven’t had a chance to stop by and check out the decorations? Visit their Facebook pages to see all the pictures.

Scary Activities
Don’t forget to add a little scare to your Halloween by taking advantage of all the haunted houses, haunted cornfields, and haunted hayrides in your area.

For a list of frightfully fun activities in your area, please visit www.hauntworld.com.


Remember they only come around once a year!

What Time is Trick or Treating?
Lake Geneva Trick or Treating is between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday, October 31st.

Downtown Kissimmee will be holding trick or treating from 4pm to 6:30pm on October 29th. Merchants in the area will have Halloween balloons on their doors if they are participating and children can stop by to pick up their sweet treats!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween this weekend!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts have so Much to Offer!

Don’t Forget To Purchase Your ½ Price Gift Certificates!

Time is running out to purchase your ½ price Gift Certificates at The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts! That’s right…purchase your ½ price Gift Certificates to receive 50% off any future stay in 2011 at The Cove of Lake Geneva or Mike Ditka Resorts!

By purchasing ½ price Gift Certificates now, you’ll receive $100 free for every $100 you spend. Pay for a $100 Gift Certificate, receive $200! Pay for a $200 Gift Certificate, receive $400!

It’s as simple as that! Use them for yourself, your family, or give them as gifts. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this special offer!

But hurry…this offer is only available until 10/31! For your Mike Ditka Resorts Gift Certificate, call (888) 512-2200 and for The Cove of Lake Geneva Gift Certificate, call (880) 770-7107.

Fall Specials at Geneva Hospitality’s Resorts

Looking to get away this fall? Mike Ditka Resorts has rates starting at just $69 and The Cove of Lake Geneva has rates starting at just $79!

There is no better time than now to escape your routine and experience the beauty this time of year has to offer!

Planning a Holiday Party?

Both The Cove of Lake Geneva and Mike Ditka Resorts offer great meeting spaces.

The Cove of Lake Geneva offers the perfect gathering rooms for your Holiday Party and with four different size rooms to reserve, The Cove is sure to accommodate your party needs. Custom catering menus can also be arranged no matter how many guests are attending, from the area’s premier catering company Celebration on Wells.

The rooms include:
• Promenade- 3,710 sq. ft. with banquet seating for 180 people
• Lakeshore Room- 2,180 sq. ft. with banquet seating for 140 people
• Sandpiper- 405 sq. ft. with banquet seating for 20 people
• Seagull- 365 sq. ft. with banquet seating for 20 people

For all your holiday party needs, you can count on The Cove of Lake Geneva's meeting and event specialists to plan every detail to perfection.

So don’t hesitate, book your holiday party with us today by calling (880) 770-7107.

Mike Ditka Resorts offers great facilities and amenities to keep both meeting planners and attendees happy, including: free wireless high speed internet access property wide, a 24 hour business center with print, fax, and computer usage available, and three meeting spaces, including outdoor seating, depending on the size of your group.

Whether your meeting consists for four people or 104 people, Mike Ditka Resorts has the perfect meeting space for your group. Call (888) 512-2200 for more information.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Construction has Begun on Isla Margarita

Construction has officially begun on the Caribbean’s newest luxury resort, Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, on Isla Margarita. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is managed by Geneva Hospitality, a premier hotel/condominium management company providing services for owners of hotel properties in Lake Geneva, WI.

The Suites
Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will feature 1244 one and two bedroom luxury suites spread over 15 floors with nearly all having breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. The first phase of construction has just begun on this amazing resort and will consist of the first 276 luxury condos being built.

Each deluxe condominium will be constructed of the highest standards and will feature a fully-fitted modern kitchen, inviting living room, tranquil balcony, and climate controlled air conditioning system. These spectacular units will be the ultimate in comfort and luxury.

The Amenities
The resort will offer its guests many amenities including delectable restaurants plus a nightclub, and four refreshing swimming pools with waterslides, a lazy river and tropical swim-up bars. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will also boast a fully-equipped gym, full-service spa with 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 Location
Isla Margarita, which is also known as the “Pearl of the Caribbean,” is the most developed of the three islands that make up the State of Nueva Esparta. Isla Margarita features dramatic mountainous terrain, lush vegetation, flora and fauna, and many stunning white sandy beaches. 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.

Social Media Sites
To follow the progress of the Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and to stay up-to-date with happenings at all Geneva Hospitality’s resorts, visit our social media sites!

Twitter: http://twitter.com/GenevaHos

Blogger: http://genevahospitality.blogspot.com/

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Enjoy these ‘Fall Favorites’ in Lake Geneva!

Oktoberfest

Don’t miss Oktoberfest in downtown Lake Geneva this October 8th and 9th from 11am-5pm! This 19th annual family fun festival will feature food booths, a farmer’s market, craft booths, music, and discounts at local restaurants and shops. There will also be a great pumpkin giveaway for children 10 and under at 1pm on Saturday! Plus, children can enjoy a moonwalk, hay rides, face painting, caramel apples, cotton candy, popcorn and more!

Need a place to stay so you can enjoy the entire weekend event? Book your room at The Cove of Lake Geneva! The Cove places you within walking distance to all the fun!

Corn Field Mazes

One of the greatest things about the fall is the new seasonal activities that arrive….one of the best being corn mazes! So grab a friend or your family and get lost for an afternoon! One of the closest corn mazes to Lake Geneva is at the Richardson Adventure Farm, which is home to the world’s largest corn maze!

The largest corn maze is made up with 5 different mazes which have you traveling through 33 acres of living corn such as the Finger Fortune Trail which is a quick 10 minute maze and the Quiz Maze offering fun quiz questions to guide you through the maze…but if you have the wrong answer, you’ll go the wrong way.

Admission to the farm includes: the World's largest corn maze, 3 wooden bridges in the maze (8 feet above the Maze), finger fortune maze game, giant, 50’ long slide, pedal carts, pedal trikes, feed the goats, corn cabin play area, beautiful wooded picnic area, free community campfires (bring your marshmallows), free wagon ride to the 5 acre maze (weekends), nighttime maze (glow sticks and flashlights available for sale), and free parking. The farm will be open until October 31, 2010.

Apple and Pumpkin Picking

There are so many different orchards and pumpkin patches in the area, the choice of where you want to go seem endless. Below are a few of the best family friendly farms:

Apple Holler offers hayrides, sleigh rides, bonfires, the legend of Johnny Apple seed stories, children’s activities and a build your own caramel apple station. You can also pick your own pears, apples, and pumpkins when they are in season, or you can purchase them already picked. And don’t forget to pick up your apple cider, apple butter, sweet corn, honey jams and jellies, maple syrup, or gift baskets.

Pearce's Farm Stand offers a pumpkin patch (pick in the field), pumpkin patch (already gathered from the field), straw or hay bale maze, child-sized hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, and pre-picked produce.

Animal Gardens offers a pumpkin patch with pumpkins already gathered from the field, fall festival activities, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, a gift shop, a snacks and refreshment stand, pony rides, a petting zoo, and farm animals.