Why not stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva this weekend while attending the 5^th 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 21, 2009 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. The event will include a 5K, 10K, Jr. 1 mile and Kid’s Fun Trot.  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is located near one of the top tourist destination on Isla Margarita.  This destination is dominated by two streets: Avenida Santiago and Avenida 4 de Mayo.

Avenida 4 de Mayo is populated with boutiques and shopping centers which carry the best lines of all sorts of merchandise including clothing, electronics, cosmetics, perfume, liquor, etc.  Many of these items carry exclusive manes like Gucci, Fendi, Cartier, Nike, etc.  Avenida 4 de Mayo also houses many international goods, fast food joints, and restaurants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When visiting Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort in Murcia, Spain, The Castle of Monteagudo should definitely be included in your must see sites.

Before the founding of Murcia, The Castle of Monteagudo was a place where local peasants took refuge.  Later, when the city became the true capital of the territory, it became a fort and defensive watchtower of the Murcian ruler who resided in the city.  In times of instability, the permanent garrison of the castle was ready to alert the defenders of Murcia to the arrival of the enemy, by way of smoke signals at day or fire at night.

As a state fortification, The Castle of Monteagudo had other uses.  For example, it was used as a prison (1078-09), where the Murcian King, Ibn Tahir, himself was imprisoned in its dungeons and it was also used as a storage place for the cereal paid by the peasants as a tribute.

On the summit of the hill, there stands the monument of Reparation to the Heart of Jesus.  This majestic sculpture is fourteen meters high and was designed in 1951 by the artist Nicolás Martínez.

In recent years, the community has been carrying out excavation, restoration, and fitting out of the entrances in order to make it easier to appreciate its socio-cultural and tourist value. 

For more information regarding Palatinum Golf, Spa, and Sport Resort and its surrounding must see locations, please visit www.palatinumresort.com.

When visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, guests should be sure to check out The Diocesan Museum.

The Diocesan Museum is located next to the La Virgin Del Valle Church, showcasing a diversity of offerings granted by the faithful devotes of the Virgin. 

Here guests can admire all the offerings from the parishioners, the dresses of the Virgin, objects that belong to the church, and paintings where numerous scenes depict the Virgin Mary and her miracles.

The museum is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 2.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m.

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

Laguna Las Marites is a lovely lagoon that is located 12 kilometers from Porlamar and is the smaller sister of the Laguna la Restinga. 

Laguna Las Marites is a 900 hectare, shallow lagoon with numerous natural channels through mangroves and is permanently connected to the sea.  Near the water you will find pelicans, herons, and other exotic birds in their ideal biosphere.  On land you will find predominantly desert vegetation, including a variety of different cacti, birds, and lizards.

The Laguna Las Marites covers approximately 3700 hectares of spectacular scenery.   

The Laguna is ideal for water-skiing, fishing, and boating, as well as, bird watching and exploring.

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

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