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Upcoming Happenings around The Cove of Lake Geneva
Maxwell Street Days – August 27th – 29th
Be sure you have a chance to stop and check out the great bargains at this year’s Maxwell Street Days which will line the streets of downtown Lake Geneva! This year’s event will be held from Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29, giving you the chance to browse the various vendors selling everything from antiques to crafts to produce…and a whole lot more! Plus, food and refreshments will also be available.
And remember, the early bird gets the worm!
Walworth County Fair – September 1st – 6th
You won’t want to miss this year’s 161st Walworth Country Fair, taking place in Elkhorn, Wisconsin or you’ll miss tractor and truck pulls, a demolition derby, harness races, carnival ride discount nights and so much more! Plus, you won’t want to miss concerts by Josh Turner, Gloriana, Gretchen Wilson or the Beach Boys!
For more information about the Walworth County Fair and all the attractions, please visit http://www.walworthcountyfair.com/.
Classic Car Rally – September 24th – 26th
This three day event begins Friday, September 24th with a cocktail party at The Cove of Lake Geneva from 5pm-8pm. Attendees will be able to pick up or purchase their poker hands at The Cove. 
All cars in the Car Rally will line up Sunday morning at 9am for the Car Parade in downtown Lake Geneva, and from there, cars will enjoy a poker run around Geneva Lake in the afternoon.  The evening will continue with a Sock Hop at the Chalet at The Lodge of Geneva Ridge where guests will enjoy an evening of dancing, raffles, good food and friends.
Sunday afternoon will be spent awarding prizes to poker winners and giving out basket raffle winners. 
Book your room at The Cove of Lake Geneva today!
DID YOU KNOW?
All the proceeds from the Classic Car Rally will go to help the Geneva Lake Environmental Agency, which will help to preserve Geneva Lake.

The Cove is The Place to Be This Summer!
Radio Disney Recap
Children and adults alike had a rockin’ good time hanging out with the Radio Disney Road Crew this past Saturday, August 14th! Everyone enjoyed playing games, dancing to fun music and winning awesome prizes!

Check out all the great photos from the event on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheCoveOfLakeGeneva.
Venetian Fest Starts Today!
Venetian Fest is in full swing across from The Cove of Lake Geneva! Be sure to stop down for local cuisine, musical entertainment, and carnival rides starting today through Sunday, August 22nd. Also, be sure you don’t miss the water ski show, traditional lighted boat parade and fireworks on Sunday!
Enjoy a FREE night at The Cove of Lake Geneva during our Labor Day Sale!!
Looking for the perfect Labor Day Weekend getaway?

Well look no further than The Cove of Lake Geneva, located in beautiful downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

The Cove offers everything you could ever ask for in a vacation destination. From cabana rentals and poolside massages for your relaxation to the outdoor children’s pool and daily activities for your energetic children, your whole family is bound to find exactly what they are looking for at The Cove! If just hanging out and relaxing by the pool is not your thing, then venture out and enjoy some time at the beach, shopping at quaint downtown shops, or touring Geneva Lake on one of the famous boat tours.

Take advantage of our Labor Day Sale today! Stay both Friday AND Saturday of Labor Day weekend and enjoy a FREE room night Sunday!

Doesn’t get much better than this! But hurry, this sale is only available until Friday, August 20th!

Visit http://www.cove-lake-geneva.com/ or call (800) 770-7107 to make your reservation today!

DID YOU KNOW?
The Cove is located in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! It’s within walking distance to all the great things Lake Geneva has to offer!

Check Out These Upcoming Events around Lake Geneva!

Radio Disney will be at The Cove on Saturday!
The Radio Disney Road Crew will once again be visiting The Cove of Lake Geneva this summer on Saturday, August 14th! Radio Disney will be at The Cove from 2pm - 3pm playing everyone’s favorite Radio Disney music. They will also be playing cool games, and giving away tons of awesome prizes by The Cove’s outdoor pool.

The Cove of Lake Geneva will also be featuring the live band “Kojo” at the outdoor pool before and after Radio Disney’s visit, as well as holding their weekly ice cream social from 1pm to 3pm.

54th Annual Lake Geneva Antique Show and Sale
The Lake Geneva Antique Show, held Friday August 13th – 14th, will present 25 outstanding dealers featuring high quality jewelry, silver, glass and china, furniture, linen and art in Lake Geneva's beautiful Horticultural Hall and the historic Episcopal Church building next door.

A preview party will be held on Thursday, August 12th from 6pm – 9pm where guests can enjoy beverages, hot and cold hors d’ oeuvres, silent auction and, of course, early buying privileges.  The Lake Geneva Antique Show’s famous chicken salad luncheon will be held on Friday, August 13th in the Horticultural Hall's beautiful courtyard. Admission to the show is $5.00. Admission to the preview party and luncheon is $20.00. 

30th Annual Art in The Park
Lake Geneva’s 30th Annual Art in the Park will take place on Saturday, August 14th through Sunday, August 15th from 10am to 5pm. The outdoor fine art show, which will be held in Flat Iron Park, will feature over 80 artists from across the country. This family friendly festival will also feature a children’s art activity area, music, and food.

Walworth County Fair
Enjoy the 161st Walworth County Fair, which comes to town on Wednesday, September 1st through the 6th. The Walworth Country Fair is one of the oldest state fairs in state of Wisconsin, established in 1842! Below is a list of the highlights of this year’s fair:

Wednesday, Sept 1st:
11am - Tractor/Truck Pulls– Grandstand
12pm-11pm - “Moonlight Madness” $25 Carnival Rides Wristband – Midway
6:30pm - Tractor/Truck Pulls– Grandstand

Thursday, Sept 2nd:
7pm - Badger State Tractor & Truck Pulls-Grandstand

Friday, Sept 3rd:
11am - Carnival Reduced Ride Prices – Midway until 6:00 pm
7:30pm - JOSH TURNER/GLORIANA– Grandstand

Saturday, Sept 4th:
10am - Antique Car & Tractor Parade – Grandstand
1pm - Harness Races – Grandstand
7:30pm - GRETCHEN WILSON – Grandstand

Sunday, Sept 5th:
1pm - Harness Races – Grandstand
7:30pm - BEACH BOYS – Grandstand

Monday, Sept 6th:
1:45pm - Demolition Derby - Grandstand
4:30pm - Demolition Derby - Grandstand
7pm - Demolition Derby – Grandstand

For a complete list of events for the 2010 Walworth County Fair, please visit: http://www.walworthcountyfair.com/2010/schedule/

Make Vacationing with Children Enjoyable
Traveling with small children? Enjoy these 10 helpful tips to make your vacation as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

1. When deciding what toys to take on your trip, consider a travel-sized MagnaDoodle. The pen is attached by a string so you won’t have to worry about losing any pieces and you’ll never run out of drawing paper! Write words, draw pictures, and play games!
2. Think about purchasing Goodnites. They protect kids from accidents, which tend to occur more when traveling or sleeping in different locations.
3. If traveling with very curious and active children, take along a package of outlet covers. Most hotels don’t think to provide these and they could save you from a major problem. Also think about bringing stove/oven knob covers or simply removing the knob covers when not cooking. 
4. Be sure to pack a change of clothes for yourself. Children are often very clumsy and you won’t want to be wearing around that sticky, wet, or dirty clothing all day.
5. If you are traveling with small children, especially ones that tend to wander, here’s a tip that may calm some of your worry. Before you leave for your trip, visit a local hospital and ask if they will make a plastic bracelet for each of your children. Most hospitals will do this for you and then you can put whatever information you would like on a slip of paper and insert it into the bracelet.
6. Always keep a recent photo of your child with you. You never know if your children will wander off and this will help you in locating them.
7. To make your trip a little easier pack an entire day’s worth of clothing, a change of clothes, sufficient diapers, and food in a Ziploc bag for each day of travel. Then each day you can just throw a new Ziploc bag in your diaper bag and you’re ready to go.
8. Buy hand sanitizer or baby wipes before you leave for your trip. It works perfect for cleaning dirty, sticky hands when you can’t get to a restroom.
9. Buy an inexpensive camera for children that are old enough to use one. This way your children can photograph their trip from their perspective.
10. Be sure to pack snacks to keep your children satisfied during meals and prepackage them or buy small, individual packages which will make it easy to pack and serve. Also be sure that the snacks are easy to eat and won’t cause a big mess. Don’t forget to bring easy to drink beverages like juice boxes as well.

The Cove of Lake Geneva Has a Lot Going On

The Radio Disney Road Crew is Coming Back!
The Radio Disney Road Crew will once again be visiting The Cove of Lake Geneva this summer on Saturday, August 14th!  Radio Disney will be at The Cove from 2pm - 3pm playing everyone’s favorite Radio Disney music. They will also be playing cool games, and giving away tons of awesome prizes by The Cove’s outdoor pool.

The Cove of Lake Geneva will also be featuring the live band “Kojo” at the outdoor pool before and after Radio Disney’s visit, as well as holding their weekly ice cream social from 1pm to 3pm.
WGNtv.com
The Cove of Lake Geneva is currently running an advertising campaign on WGNtv.com! WGNtv provides Illinois and Chicago residents with news, weather, and sports taking place in the area. The Cove has also recently become a sponsor of Cruisin’ Illinois for the months of July and August. Cruisin’ Illinois is a travel show which has street reporter Julian Crews traveling around the state of Illinois making stops at interesting destinations.
Give a “Scoop of Hope”
The Cove of Lake Geneva has been hosting Ice Cream Socials every Saturday, where guests can make their own sundaes for only $5.00!
All proceeds raised during our Ice Cream Socials will go to benefit the Give Kids the World Foundation.

Can’t stop by to make an ice cream sundae? Then why not donate a ‘Scoop of Hope’ to Give Kids the World! You can donate at the front desk at The Cove of Lake Geneva and a token of your generosity will be displayed for all guests to see! Plus, you’ll be helping out a great cause!

Give Kids The World is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes dreams come true for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. The Give Kids The World program provides these children and their families with weeklong, worry free vacations that include everything from travel, accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to attractions and much more.

The Cove’s goal is to be the top donator in the Midwest!

DID YOU KNOW?
The Cove of Lake Geneva offers guests complimentary wine and cheese during the Manager’s Reception every Monday – Saturday from 5pm - 7pm at the lobby bar.

What’s Going on at The Cove of Lake Geneva?

Country Thunder Giveaway
Last week The Cove of Lake Geneva sent out an e-blast asking our most loyal guests to tell us the 5 major upgrades that have taken place at The Cove since it opened. The first person who responded to us with all 5 correct answers won 4 FREE tickets to Country Thunder on Thursday night to see Eric Church, John Michael Montgomery, and Sawyer Brown. They also received accommodations in a Belle Loft Suite at the resort for the night!

Last Week of Summer Sale
This week is the last week of The Cove’s ‘Sizzling Hot Summer Special’! Book 3 nights at The Cove and receive a $50 resort voucher to be used in the gift shop or at the tiki bar.

Hurry and book now! This offer ends 7/31/10.

Venetian Fest
Venetian Fest is right around the corner…actually its right across the street from The Cove! Be sure to stop down for local cuisine, musical entertainment, and carnival rides Wednesday, August 19th – Sunday, August 22nd. Also, be sure you don’t miss the water ski show, traditional lighted boat parade and fireworks on Sunday!

DID YOU KNOW?
The Cove of Lake Geneva has the largest outdoor pool in the area! If you haven’t had a chance to cool off in The Cove’s pool yet this summer…there’s still time!

What’s going on at The Cove this week? Check it out!
Hot Summer Deal
Take advantage of The Cove of Lake Geneva’s ‘Sizzling Hot Summer Deal’. All you need to do is book a 3 night stay and you’ll receive a $50 resort voucher which you can use at the Cove’s fabulous Gift Shop or at the full service poolside Tiki Bar! Hurry, this offer ends on 7/31/10!

International Cycling Classic
The International Cycling Classic recently visited Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for their Lake Geneva Criterium race on Wednesday, July 14th.

The International Cycling Classic is celebrating their 42nd year during 17 consecutive days of high caliber racing which started on Friday, July 9th and run until Sunday, July 25th. The races take place throughout 14 city centers within Wisconsin and Illinois, with their biggest race taking place on Friday, July 23, 2010 in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Be sure to stop by and check out The Cove of Lake Geneva’s booth at the race!

Plus, The Cove of Lake Geneva will be offering spectators and riders a special rate of $99.00 per night throughout the entire summer!!!

To make your reservation, please call (800) 770-7107 and mention the Bike Race Promotion!

Check Out New Pictures of The Cove
Famed Photographer, Jerry Arnold, recently visited The Cove of Lake Geneva and took pictures of the property and the Lake Geneva area during his stay.

These new photos will be used for marketing purposes in order to show off the wonderful amenities that The Cove has to offer its guests, as well as the Lake Geneva area!

To view all of the pictures from this shoot, please visit The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Photos on The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/TheCoveOfLakeGeneva.

DID YOU KNOW?
The Cove of Lake Geneva was built in 1995 featuring 222 rooms.

Packing Tips for Your Stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva
Visiting The Cove of Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this summer for a weekend getaway?  Below is a list of items you may want to consider packing. The best way to pack is to mentally try and walk through your weekend and what you plan to do, to determine what you’ll need for your trip.  
For example:
Friday-

1. We’ll get to Lake Geneva and we’re going to stay in whatever we’re wearing…but it might be colder as night approaches. (Put hooded sweatshirt in suitcase.)
2. We’ll hang out at The Cove of Lake Geneva for a while and get settled in, stop down the lobby bar for the Complimentary Wine and Cheese Hour then grab dinner, and maybe walk around down by the lake. Then we’ll go to bed. (Put set of pajamas in the suitcase.)

Saturday-

1. Then we’ll wake up and go for a run on the lakeshore path, which can be jumped on across the street from The Cove. (Shorts, shirt, sports-bra and socks in the suitcase and sneakers on the floor nearby.)
2. We’ll shower up and head to the Lake Geneva beach or to The Cove’s outdoor pools. (Bathing suit, cover-up, towel, sunscreen, sun hat, magazines/book in the suitcase, flip-flops on floor nearby.)
3. After the beach, we’ll shower before dinner. (Gather toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc and put outfit appropriate for dinner plans in the suitcase, along with accessories.)
4. After dinner, we’ll come back to The Cove to hang until bed. (The pajamas we wore last night will work again tonight…)  

Sunday-

1. Then we’ll wake up and take a walk in town to get breakfast and finish off the weekend by sightseeing around Lake Geneva. (Shorts, shirt, socks, gym shoes, sunglasses, camera in the suitcase)

Plus, don’t forget other everyday basics, such as: toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, face wash, lotion, socks, underwear, contact case, contact solution, glasses, phone charger, etc.

Upcoming Events in the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Area

Concerts by the Lakefront
The place to be is Lake Geneva every Thursday night for Concerts by the Lakefront. The concerts take place in Flat Iron Park across from The Cove of Lake Geneva at 7pm. All you need to do is bring a blanket or chair to relax on as you enjoy a wonderful night of music by local musicians.

Farmer’s Market
Be sure to check out the Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 8am – 1pm. The Farmer’s Market, at Historical Hall, is within walking distance from The Cove of Lake Geneva and takes place until October.

International Cycling
The Cove of Lake Geneva would like to welcome the 2010 International Cycling Classic, which will be spending a day in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 14th!

The International Cycling Classic will be celebrating their 42nd year during 17 consecutive days of high caliber racing which started on Friday, July 9th and run until Sunday, July 25th. The races take place throughout 14 city centers within Wisconsin and Illinois, with one of the city center locations being Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
The first race of The Lake Geneva Criterium will begin at 9:00am, with the last race starting at 5:45pm. The race’s start/finish line is located on Center Street, directly in front of The Cove. Throughout the day, the one mile course will consist of six different categories of races that participants can choose from.

Lake Geneva’s course will have riders traveling up Center Street, turning right onto Main, a right on Wells Street to head back towards Geneva Lake, then around Baker Street to end the race at the start/finish line back on Center Street.
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be offering spectators and riders a special rate of $99.00 per night!!!
To make your reservation, please call (800) 770-7107 and mention the Bike Race Promotion! 

Country Thunder
Be sure to check out Country Thunder this July 22nd – 25th, 2010 in Twin Lakes, WI.  Only 15 minutes away from The Cove of Lake Geneva!

Country Thunder is one of the nation’s premier music and entertainment festivals offering off-the-chart music to thrilling amusements and unique merchant vendors. The action packed annual four-day music festival features over 20 chart-topping country music artists such as Kenny Chesney, Sugarland and Miranda Lambert.
Kenny Chesney is only playing 10 shows this year, and one of them is Country Thunder!

Check out The Cove of Lake Geneva this Summer
4th of July Recap
Guests enjoyed a beautiful, sunny weekend at The Cove of Lake Geneva this past 4th of July weekend. The Cove’s 4th of July weekend included poolside music by “Kojo” on Saturday and “DJ Tassi” on Sunday, build your own sundaes during The Cove’s ice cream social for charity on Saturday, plus there was lots of time spent splashing around in the outdoor pools. Guests also enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display over Geneva Lake.

Listen for The Cove of the Radio
Haven’t heard us on the radio yet? Tune into Chicago’s US99 and Fresh 105.9, as well as The Drive and Q101 this summer to hear our radio commercials!
Snack Bar Menu
Wraps
Cuban - $6.00
Ham - $6.00
Neptune - $6.00
   
Pasta Salad - $3.00
Potato Salad - $3.00
Veggie Tray - $5.00
Fruit Tray - $6.00

 Sandwiches
Ham & Swiss - $6.00
All American - $6.00
Corned Beef & Swiss - $6.00
Roast Beef & Cheddar - $6.00
Turkey Club - $6.00

Hot Dogs - $5.00
Pretzels                - $4.00
Cheese Pizza - $5.00
Nachos - $4.00

Drink Bar Menu - Stop by the lobby bar to try one of our daily drink specials!
Monday- $3 Rail Drinks
Tuesday- $4 Call Drinks
Wednesday- $5 Margaritas
Thursday- $6 Cosmos
Friday- $5 Jager Bombs
Saturday- $7 Cove Martini
Sunday- $2 Domestics

Spend 4th of July Weekend at The Cove of Lake Geneva

Fourth of July Weekend
Haven’t made plans for this Fourth of July weekend yet? Book your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva today! The Cove has so much going on this weekend!  On Saturday & Sunday afternoon, you can enjoy listening to the live band “Kojo” while lounging by the pool, create a delicious ice cream sundae during our ice cream social on Saturday from 1-3pm, or enjoy relaxing with your family during our nightly poolside “Dive-In” movie.
Make sure you stay Sunday night and enjoy some of the most beautiful fireworks over Geneva Lake.  For the best spot to watch the fireworks head over to Fontana Beach or enjoy a Special Fireworks Cruise aboard a Lake Geneva Cruise Line boat. 

Guest Surveys
While you’re here, please take a few minutes and fill out our new guest survey. Guest surveys can be found in your suite and ask questions such as “What was your favorite part about your stay?” and “Do you have any suggestions that would make your stay with us next time more enjoyable?”.
Our goal at The Cove is to make your stay as fun and pleasurable as possible, and we would love to hear your feedback! Plus, if you turn your survey in to the front desk, you’ll receive a special gift!

Take Advantage of All The Cove of Lake Geneva has to Offer

Father’s Day Contest Winner
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to our Father’s Day Contest. We received many wonderful, heartfelt entries making it very tough to pick just one dad, as we could see just how much each of our entrant’s dads meant to them.

The Cove of Lake Geneva would like to congratulate Emily and Sean O’Brochta’s dad for winning The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Father’s Day Contest! We, at The Cove of Lake Geneva, can definitely see just how much your father means to you and are very excited to have you at the resort!

Radio Disney Recap
Children and adults alike had a rockin’ good time hanging out with the Radio Disney Road Crew this past Saturday, July 19th.  Everyone enjoyed playing games, dancing to fun music and winning awesome prizes!

Did you miss your chance to hang out with Radio Disney this weekend? Don’t worry; the Radio Disney will be back in August! Stay tuned for more details.

Grocery Services
With everyone’s schedules so busy these days, The Cove of Lake Geneva has found yet another way to make your stay here a little more relaxing. By adding grocery services to the list of amenities, The Cove gives you one less thing you worry about when planning your visit.

The Cove offers everything from breakfast to dinner to snacks in between, including things like milk & cereal, to ground beef & hamburger buns!

All you have to do is visit The Cove Grocery Service page and request what items you will be needing and the quantity of each item 48 hours before your arrival, and all your ordered items will all be waiting in your room for you by the time you arrive. The Cove features full-size/fully equipped kitchens including everything from a fridge & stove, to utensils & dishes, so all your meal needs are sure to be met.

Children’s Activities
The Cove’s children’s activities have been a big hit so far this summer! Children are enjoying all the activities, including things such as:
-Bingo
-limbo
-bean bag toss
-bozo buckets
-arts and crafts
To book your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva, please visit www.Cove-Lake-Geneva.com or call (880) 770-7107.

Looking for a summer vacation? Look no further than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!

Below you will find just a sample of what Lake Geneva has to offer this summer!

June

Saturday, June 19th - Walworth County Farm Bureau Dairy Breakfast

Saturday, June 26th – Music By The Lake – ‘A Night on Broadway’

Sunday, June 27th – Big Foot Triathlon

 

July

Thursday, July 1st – Concerts at the Lakefront – U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America

Saturday, July 10th – Music by the Lake – Big Bad VooDoo Daddy

Friday, July 16th – Ecofair

 

August

Friday, August 13th – 54th Annual Lake Geneva Antique Show and Sale 

Saturday, August 14th – 30th Annual Art in the Park

Wednesday, August 18th – 22nd – 48th Annual Venetian Festival

Friday, August 27th – Maxwell Street Days 

 

The Cove of Lake Geneva

All summer long The Cove of Lake Geneva has a lot of great things going on! Take part in the many great summer activities we offer including, two outdoor heated pools, one which features a children’s water playground, an outdoor hot tub, cabana rentals, poolside massages, nightly poolside “dive in” movies, daily children’s activities, and delicious drinks and snacks at the tiki bar. Plus, you can enjoy live poolside bands and take part in our ice cream socials every Saturday!

For more information about The Cove of Lake Geneva and happenings in Lake Geneva, please visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com/lake_geneva_recreation.html.  

We have a Great Father’s Day Weekend Planned at The Cove of Lake Geneva

Father’s Day Weekend Activities
Join us this June 18th – 20th as we celebrate Father’s Day at The Cove of Lake Geneva! The Radio Disney Road Crew will be visiting on Saturday from 11am until noon playing everyone’s favorite Radio Disney music. They will also be playing cool games, and giving away tons of awesome prizes by The Cove’s outdoor pool.

The Cove of Lake Geneva will also be featuring the live band “Tassi” at the outdoor pool during the day on Saturday as well as holding their weekly ice cream social from 1pm to 3pm.

Father’s Day Contest
Still haven’t found the perfect Father’s Day gift? Why not take a chance to treat your dad to a free weekend getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva by entering our Father’s Day Contest?

For your chance to win, all you need to do is tell us why you think your dad deserves a wonderful free weekend getaway to The Cove and you could win him a two night stay in one of our beautiful Anchor Suite's, just in time for Father’s Day!

All entrants please send their submissions to: contest@GenevaHospitality.com by June 17th, 2010. The lucky winner will be announced June 18th on The Cove of Lake Geneva website: www.cove-lake-geneva.com.  

Stay and Play Package
The Cove of Lake Geneva and Geneva National Golf Club have recently partnered up to create a ‘Stay and Play’ Package for visitors to take advantage of when planning their next vacation to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

To book the package, call Geneva National Golf Club and choose how many nights you would like to stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva and how many rounds of golf you would like to play on Geneva National’s Championship Courses. Then sit back as the reservations team builds your individualized package "to a tee." Guests will also be given the opportunity to chose from three different courses at Geneva National, as well as two levels of ‘Stay and Play’ packages, one which includes an 18-hole round per person per day or one which includes unlimited golf per day.

All ‘Stay and Play’ packages can also be completed with a meal or two at Geneva National’s award winning restaurants.

For questions or to book your ‘Stay and Play’ package, please call Geneva National Golf Club at (262) 245-3020 or e-mail golfpackages@gnresort.com.

Take Advantage of Guest Rewards at The Cove of Lake Geneva!

The Cove Loyalty Card
Take advantage of being a loyal Cove guest! The Cove Loyalty Card rewards guests for their continued patronage to The Cove. Each time you stay make sure to give us your Cove Loyalty Card so we can mark it for you. Every mark puts you one step closer to a free nights stay!

For more information about The Cove Loyalty Card, please call The Cove at (800) 770-7107.  Sign up today!

Guest Referral Rewards
Cove guests can earn discounts on their next stay by referring a new guest to The Cove! To qualify, person(s) referred must be new Cove guests and must provide us with your first and last name and either mailing address or e-mail address. We will then mail or e-mail you a discount coupon good for your next stay with The Cove! It's that easy!

Meeting Planner Rewards
Book your next meeting in one of The Cove of Lake Geneva’s spacious meeting rooms and receive meeting planner rewards!

The Cove is the perfect meeting venue in scenic Lake Geneva for small to mid-sized groups. From sales trainings to celebrations, you can count on The Cove of Lake Geneva's meeting and event specialists to plan every detail to perfection.

Below is a list of the newly updated meeting planner rewards. Each time you book a function, you earn one point for each room night.

 Meeting Planner Rewards

25 Points - Two tickets to Showboat Theater or a 30 minute massage
50 Points - Manicure/Pedicure combo or $25 Houlihan’s gift certificate
75 Points - Two tickets to Geneva 4 or two tickets to The Dancing Horses Theater
100 Points - Horseback riding for two or two 30 minute massages
150 Points - Two hour scoop coupe rental or four tickets to The Dancing Horses Theater
200 Points - Two Lake Geneva Cruise Line tickets or two one hour massages
250 Points - Horseback riding for four or four tickets to Geneva 4
300 Points - Four Lake Geneva Cruise Line tickets or four 30 minute massages
350 Points - Two hour boat rental or two night stay at Mike Ditka Resorts
400 Points - Two rounds of golf or three night stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva

To book your next function, email The Cove Sales Department at sales@cove-lake-geneva.com or call (880) 770-7107. We look forward to helping you make your next function a success!
Share your Experience
Have you and your family experienced a great vacation getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva?

Share it with us; we would love to hear all about it. Let us know what you and your family did during your visit, your favorite thing about the resort, and, overall, what made your vacation memorable. If you took pictures, feel free to share them as well. You may even get your experience and picture posted up on our website!

Visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com and click on the “The Cove’s Share Your Experience” link at the bottom of the page to submit you experience.

We can’t wait to hear all about it!

And as an added bonus, if you submit your experience to tripadvisor.com you will be entered to win a free getaway to the resort!

Enjoy ‘Fun in the Sun’ at The Cove of Lake Geneva
What a great Memorial Day Weekend!
Guests enjoyed the beautiful weather this past Memorial Day weekend at The Cove of Lake Geneva. They had ‘fun in the sun’ as they relaxed in lounge chairs and swam in The Cove’s pools! Guest also enjoyed our first Ice Cream Social benefiting the Give Kids The World foundation where everyone had the chance to make their own ice cream sundae! The Cove will be hosting Ice Cream Socials every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. For more information, please visit: http://www.prlog.org/10700013-the-cove-of-lake-geneva-gives-kids-the-world.html.
Another highlight of the weekend was The Cove’s opening summer band, Kojo! This great band played poolside both Saturday & Sunday afternoon and provided guests with fun, upbeat entertainment! For a complete list of upcoming summer bands, please visit: http://thecoveoflakegeneva.blogspot.com/2010/05/enjoy-day-poolside-listening-to-live.html
Cabana Rentals at The Cove of Lake Geneva
Looking for the perfect way to relax at The Cove of Lake Geneva? Rent a poolside cabana! The cabana will help to provide you and your family with the perfect day at the pool. Plus, all cabana rentals come with a gift basket which includes snacks, sodas, beer, and drink tickets for the tiki bar. Call The Cove of Lake Geneva at (800) 770-7107 to reserve yours today!

Tiki Bar Specials
The Cove’s tiki bar opens daily at 11am serving both snacks and beverages. Stay tuned for weekly tiki bar specials coming soon!

Upcoming events at The Cove of Lake Geneva

Memorial Day Weekend
No plans yet for Memorial Day weekend? Spend it at The Cove of Lake Geneva, in nearby downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In addition to opening our pools this weekend and hanging out poolside listening to the live band Kojo, we will also be holding our first ice cream social of the season on Saturday morning!

Ice Cream Socials
Starting Memorial Day weekend, The Cove will be hosting ice cream socials every Saturday to benefit the Give Kids The World Foundation which is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes magical memories for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. The Give Kids The World program provides these children & their families with weeklong, cost free vacations that include everything from travel, accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to attractions and much more.

Can’t make it out this Memorial Day weekend.? Then how about spending Father’s Day Weekend with us?

Radio Disney
This Father’s Day weekend, The Cove of Lake Geneva is looking forward to having a rockin’ good time with Radio Disney on Saturday, June 19th! Your kids will enjoy dancing to their favorite songs on Radio Disney, playing games, and winning prizes by the poolside from 11 am till noon.

The fun doesn’t end there! The whole family can spend the rest of the day hanging out by the pool listening to the live band Tassi, swimming in the pools, and enjoying delicious snacks and drinks from the tiki bar!

Father’s Day Contest
And don’t forget about dad! Enter The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Father’s Day Contest for your chance to win a two night stay in a luxurious Anchor Suite for your dad! All you have to do is tell us why you think your dad deserves a getaway to The Cove of Lake Geneva. All entries must be submitted to: contest@Cove-Lake-Geneva.com by June 17th, 2010. The winner will be announced June 18th on The Cove of Lake Geneva’s website: www.cove-lake-geneva.com.  

There is so much to do in Lake Geneva!

1. Walk Lake Geneva’s 20 mile lake path around Geneva Lake or enjoy one of Lake Geneva’s other walking paths or hiking trails.
2. Enjoy shopping at unique downtown boutiques.
3. Treat your children to an exciting day at the petting zoo or fishing at the local fishery.
4. Play a round of mini golf at one of Lake Geneva mini golf locations.
5. Enjoy a day on the lake by renting a boat or jetski from the many boat rental locations.
6. Take a boat tour of the lake by Lake Geneva Cruise Line. Enjoy the ice cream social tour, US mail boat tour, or a variety of others.
7. Spend the day at Lake Geneva Beach. Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm.
8. Relax by the pool at The Cove of Lake Geneva while your children enjoy the children’s pool and daily activities.
9. Enjoy a round of golf at one of Lake Geneva’s many golf courses.
10. Join The Cove of Lake Geneva every Saturday for Ice Cream for Breakfast as we help raise money for the Give Kids the World Foundation.
11. Enjoy a unique view of Lake Geneva by parasailing above Geneva Lake.
12. Spend the day fishing on Geneva Lake. You can even hire a fishing service to show you the best fishing locations.
13. Visit one of the many museums, not only located in Lake Geneva, but around Geneva Lake.
14. Treat yourself to a spa day at one of the local spa locations.
15. Treat your family or loved on to a night of live entertainment at one of the area’s theaters or music venues.
16. Spend your afternoon at an orchard picking berries this summer or enjoy a wine tasting at the local winery.
17. Plan your next meeting at The Cove of Lake Geneva and make use of the versatile meeting spaces, perfect for any group size. After your meeting, stay and enjoy a day or weekend in Lake Geneva.  For successful meeting strategies, visit http://www.cove-lake-geneva.com/lake_geneva_meetings_sms.html.
18.  Enjoy one of the area’s local festivals or fairs including, Chocolate Fest or Venetian Fest which is located in the park across from The Cove.
19. Play a fun, competitive game of tennis at one of the Lake Geneva’s many tennis courts or enjoy The Cove of Lake Geneva’s on-property tennis court.
20. Treat your children to a day at one of the area’s wonderful parks, most offering playgrounds.  
21. Take a horseback ride on some of the wonderful trails in the Lake Geneva area.
22. Enjoy your night bowling at Lake Geneva Lanes, or cosmic bowling on weekend nights!
23. Let your adventurous side shine on Lake Geneva’s aerial adventures challenge course and zip lines.
24. Treat your family to one of Wisconsin’s #1 attractions: The Dancing Horses Theatre Show.
25. Enjoy Lake Geneva’s beautiful scenery from above on a hot air balloon or airplane ride.
26. Have a train fanatic in your family? Treat them to a train ride on East Troy’s Electric Railroad.
27. Travel around town and experience the area in style; rent a scooter, segway, or scoot coupe!
28. For more ideas and information about Lake Geneva activities, catch Discover Wisconsin’s episode on Lake Geneva, WI and The Cove of Lake Geneva at http://www.cove-lake-geneva.com/discoverwi.html.

Ice Cream For Breakfast at The Cove of Lake Geneva

What's better than spending the weekend at The Cove of Lake Geneva? Enjoying ice cream for breakfast at The Cove of Lake Geneva every Saturday morning!

Starting Memorial Day weekend, The Cove will be hosting ice cream socials benefiting the Give Kids The World Foundation.

Give Kids The World is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes magical memories come true for children with life threatening illnesses. The Give Kids The World program provides these children & their families with weeklong, completely cost free, vacations that include everything from private accommodations at the resort, meals, donated tickets to Disney along with other local attractions, and much, much more!

It literally is a dream come true for these kids & their families!

This summer, The Cove of Lake Geneva is proud to help raise money & awareness for this amazing cause by holding ice cream socials every Saturday starting Memorial Day weekend, all the way through July, when The Cove will take part in the "Ice Cream for Breakfast" event being held Nationwide!

"Ice Cream for Breakfast" is a national awareness and fundraising campaign dedicated to raising money & awareness for Give Kids The World. With the assistance of The Cove, & other great sponsors, Give Kids The World is hoping to create the biggest ice cream social ever this July with its "Ice Cream for Breakfast" nationwide event!

Book your room now at The Cove of Lake Geneva’s website: www.cove-lake-geneva.com or by calling (800) 770-7101 to be part of this great cause.

See you this & every Saturday morning leading up to the big Ice Cream for Breakfast event in July!

We’ll save you a scoop.......or two!

Looking for the Perfect Father’s Day Gift?

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Why not treat your dad to a free weekend getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva by entering our Father’s Day Contest?

For your chance to win, all you need to do is tell us why you think your dad deserves a wonderful weekend getaway to The Cove!

While here, these are just a few of the things your dad will enjoy -

-Fully Equipped / Full-Size Kitchen
-Spacious Living Room and Seperate Dining Room
-Fireplace
-In-Room Whirlpool Bath
-Private Patio/Balcony
-DVD/VCR
-Flat Screen Televisions
-Pillow Top Mattress
-Queen Size Pull-Out Sofa Sleeper

He will also enjoy resort amenities, such as:

-Indoor & Outdoor Pools with Hot Tubs
-Sauna
-Professional Fitness Center
-Arcade
-On-Site Restaurant
-Manager’s Hour - Including Complementary Wine & Cheese
-Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet
-Nearby Restaurants & Sports Bars
-Enjoy Nearby Fishing & other Water Activities

So let us know why your dad deserves a getaway to The Cove of Lake Geneva and you could win him a two night stay in one of our beautiful Anchor Suite's, just in time for Father’s Day!

All entrants please send their submissions to: contest@GenevaHospitality.com by June 17th, 2010. The winner will be announced June 18th on The Cove of Lake Geneva website: www.cove-lake-geneva.com.  

Enjoy a Day Poolside Listening to Live Music at The Cove

If you haven’t spent your summer vacation at The Cove of Lake Geneva, then you don’t know what you are missing out on!

The Cove offers many great summer activities including, two outdoor heated pools, one which features children’s features, an outdoor hot tub, cabana rentals, poolside massages, nightly dive in movies, daily children’s activities, tiki bar serving drinks and snacks and….LIVE POOLSIDE BANDS ON THE WEEKENDS!
 
The Cove has a lot of great bands on board this summer! Below you will find the tentative summer band schedule.
Saturday, May 29th—Kojo
Sunday, May 30th—Kojo
Saturday, June 5th–In Black N’ White
Saturday, June 12th–Kojo
Saturday, June 19th—Tassi
Saturday, June 26th—Tassi
Saturday, July 3rd–Kojo
Sunday, July 4th–Tassi
Saturday, July 10th–Jumbies
Saturday, July 17th—In Black N’ White
Saturday, July 24th—Kojo
Saturday, July 31st—Tassi
Saturday, August 7th—Tassi
Saturday, August 14th—Kojo
Saturday, August 21st—Tassi
Saturday, August 28th—Jumbies
Saturday, September 4th– In Black N’ White
Sunday, September 5th—Kojo

Be sure you don’t miss you favorite bands this summer! Book your stay today!

We Want to Hear About Your Vacation at The Cove of Lake Geneva

Have you and your family experienced a great vacation getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva? Share it with us; we would love to hear all about it. Let us know what you and your family did during your visit, your favorite thing about the resort, and, overall, what made your vacation memorable.

If you took pictures, feel free to share them as well. You may even get your experience and picture posted up on our website!

Visit www.cove-lake-geneva.com and click on the “The Cove’s Share Your Experience” link at the bottom of the page to submit you experience.

We can’t wait to hear all about it!

And as an added bonus, if you submit your experience to tripadvisor.com you will be entered to win a free getaway to the resort!

Enjoy Summer Vacation at The Cove!
The Cove of Lake Geneva is gearing up for the great summer that’s ahead, starting with Memorial Day weekend. Only two weeks away!
Book your room at The Cove and take part in the many great summer activities we offer including, two outdoor heated pools, one which features children’s features, an outdoor hot tub, cabana rentals, poolside massages, nightly dive in movies, daily children’s activities, tiki bar serving drinks and snacks and live poolside bands on the weekends.
 
Children can take part in daily summer activities including limbo, bean bag toss, bozo buckets, plus many others where they can win prizes or they can partake in arts and crafts which they can bring home with them after their vacation has ended!.
So start your summer vacation off right and take advantage of our Memorial Day Weekend Sale going on now. Stay Friday and Saturday night of Memorial Day weekend and receive Sunday night for free!
 Stay tuned for other great things coming up at The Cove including an ice cream social and a visit from Radio Disney!
Book your room now, by visiting www.Cove-Lake-Geneva.com.

Congratulations to The Cove’s Mother’s Day Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Sandi Bellomy for winning The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Mother’s Day Contest! Sandi will be receiving a two night stay in an Anchor Suite at The Cove, where she will enjoy:
Luxury Accommodations
•Fully Equipped Kitchen
•Living Room and Dining Room
•Fireplace
•Whirlpool Bath
•Patio/Balcony
•DVD/VCR
•Flat Screen Television
•Pillow Top Mattress
•Pull - Out Sofa Sleeper

She will also enjoy resort amenities, such as:

•Indoor and Outdoor Pool with Hot Tubs
•Sauna
•Fitness Center
•Arcade
•On site Restaurant
•Manager’s Hour - Complimentary Wine & Cheese
•Free High Speed Wireless Internet

We hope you enjoy your stay Sandi!

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the Mother’s Day Contest!  All of the submissions we received were wonderful and showed us just how important our mother’s are to us.  To show our appreciation for your submissions, we would like to offer all entrants 20% off their next stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva!

Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming Father’s Day Contest! You will be able to find all the details on our facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheCoveofLakeGeneva or on twitter at www.twitter.com/thecovelg when they become available.

Still Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift?
Looking for the perfect last minute Mother’s Day Gift for your mom? Why not treat her to a weekend getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva!
For your chance to win, all you need to do is tell us why your mom deserves a wonderful weekend getaway to The Cove!
While here, your mom will enjoy a:
•Fully Equipped Kitchen
•Living Room and Dining Room
•Fireplace
•Whirlpool Bath
•Patio/Balcony
•DVD/VCR
•Flat Screen Television
•Pillow Top Mattress
•Pull - Out Sofa Sleeper

She will also enjoy resort amenities, such as:

•Indoor and Outdoor Pools and Hot Tubs
•Sauna
•Fitness Center
•Arcade
•On - site Restaurant
•Manager’s Hour
•Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet

So let us know why your mom deserves a getaway to The Cove of Lake Geneva and you could win a two night stay in an Anchor Suite to give your mom, just in time for Mother’s Day!

For more information, please visit http://cove-lake-geneva.com/eblasts/mothersday.html

Check Out Our New Suites!
During your next visit to The Cove of Lake Geneva you’ll be sure to notice something different about our luxury suites.  They’ve all been updated!
Everything from the couch and coffee table in the living room to the dining room table and framed pictures in the dining area has been updated in order to give our suites a more modern look and feel.
Wondering where all of our former furniture went? It has all been donated to the local charity “The Time is Now”, whose main focus is helping the poverty stricken children, elderly, and handicapped in the Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area. 
We are very excited that former furniture can be used in such a wonderful way and we are sure that our future guests will enjoy the new look and feel of our suites. 
For your chance to get a first look at our newly updated suites, book your stay today!

5 Things to Ask When Booking a Hotel Room in Lake Geneva

1. Where is the hotel located?  Be sure to find out where exactly the hotel is located in relation to the activities you plan to do. The Cove of Lake Geneva is located directly in downtown Lake Geneva, placing you in walking distance to everything that Lake Geneva has to offer, including sandy beaches, exhilarating water sports, fantastic outdoor recreation, exquisite shopping, and delectable restaurants. The Cove also provides guests with free parking; therefore you can avoid paying the parking meters around town.


2. What do the rooms offer?  Find out what amenities are offered in your room.  It will help you when it comes to preparing for the trip, especially when setting your budget.  Each suite type at The Cove comes fully equipped with refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, coffeemakers with complimentary coffee, toasters, stove tops (Commodore and Dover suites have ovens), utensils, and pots, pans, dishes, and glasses. Eating in your room is a great way to save money on your trip!


3. What are the activities at and around the hotel? Depending on the time of year you visit the hotel a variety of different activities may be available to you.  By visiting The Cove in the summer months, you will be able to enjoy an endless amount of activities around Lake Geneva, as well as, poolside messages, cabana rentals, an outdoor children's pool, "dive-in" movies, and daily children’s activities


4. What does the room cost and are there any special fees?  Before you book your room, be sure you know all the costs of your stay upfront so there will be no hidden surprises when the bill comes at the end of your stay.


5. Does the hotel offer any package deals? Packages are a great way to save money on things you plan to do while visiting the area. The Cove has recently created new packages for guests to enjoy including a girls night out package, birthday party package, family sun package, and day of beauty package, among many others.

Check Out New Photos of The Cove!
Photographer, Jerry Arnold, recently visited The Cove of Lake Geneva and took pictures of the property during his stay.
These new photos will be used for marketing purposes in order to show off the wonderful amenities that The Cove has to offer its guests!
To view all of the pictures from this shoot, please visit The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Photos on Facebook.com. And while you’re there, become a fan of The Cove and enter to win a weekend getaway to the resort!

Unlock a Weekend Getaway to The Cove!
Feeling a little locked up this winter? Guess the code to The Cove of Lake Geneva’s vault to unlock a fun and exciting weekend getaway to Lake Geneva’s premier downtown luxury condominium resort.
All you have to do is guess the random four digit winning code to unlock the vault and you will win!
Guess as often as you’d like! Good Luck!

Be Sure to Check out The Cove of Lake Geneva on Discover Wisconsin this Weekend!
Don’t miss The Cove of Lake Geneva on this weekend’s Discover Wisconsin episode, ‘Lake Geneva: In the Center of It All’, on March 20-21, 2010. 
The episode will feature all the wonderful things that make Lake Geneva the perfect place to visit, as well as a segment on Lake Geneva’s premier downtown luxury condominium resort, The Cove of Lake Geneva, and interview with The Cove’s President, Sal Sardina.
For the show, The Cove of Lake Geneva is also be providing a jam-packed weekend getaway prize package for the Drive to Destination Contest that will be promoted while the Discover Wisconsin episode is airing.  The prize package will include:

• (2) Two nights stay in a Commodore Suite at The Cove of Lake Geneva
• (2) Two 60 minute massages at Salon 180
• Dinner for two at Carvetti's Restaurant and Bar
• $200 gift certificate for dinner at Popeye's Restaurant
• A round of golf for 2 people at Geneva National
• A two hour full lake tour for 2 people on Geneva Lake with Geneva Lake Cruise Lines

Sound like the perfect Lake Geneva getaway? Enter The Cove of Lake Geneva’s weekend getaway prize package for your chance to win!
To see when the episode will be airing in your area, visit Discover Wisconsin’s Episode Guide.