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Getaway: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Imagine
a place that knows nothing of the word compromise, a place that strikes the elusive
balance between modern luxuries and the kind of richness only the natural world
affords, a place where travelers can return to life's source in the heart of nature
along Wisconsin countryside.
 With
its world-class hospitality, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa effortlessly combines
first-class facilities, legendary golf courses, extraordinary spa and tempting
restaurants into one remarkably ambitious retreat. Casual yet elegant atmosphere,
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers a perfect setting to mix business with pleasure
or simply to cleanse the spirit and recapture life's simpler delights.
One
of Wisconsin's grandest properties, guests of the Grand Geneva enjoy the heights
of four-diamond hospitality from the moment of arrival in the Grand Lobby, accompanied
by unparalleled panoramic views. Its 355 newly renovated accommodations, including
41 suites, provide oversized tubs, expansive vanities, and spacious showers. Guests
can count on everything from 24-hour in-room dining to laundry and valet services,
concierge assistance and high-fashion boutiques.
The Grand Geneva promises
an exceptional golf experience with two of the finest golf courses in the Midwest
- the Brute and the Highlands. The legendary Brute course, a Robert Bruce Harris-designed
behemoth, plays over 7,000 yards from the back tees and features 68 bunkers and
massive greens that average 8,000 square feet in size. The resort's second course-The
Highlands-presents a par-71 links- Scottish golfing style experience originally
designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and reopened in 1997 with a redesign by
Robert Cupp.
Those who prefer to swing a racquet find its 8 indoor and
outdoor tennis courts equally impressive. A long day on the golf course or tennis
courts inevitably calls for a rejuvenating session at the 40,000-square-foot Spa
and Sports Center. Widely reconignized as one of the most comprehensive spa, fitness
and all-season facilities for men and women, their Spa and Sports Center is in
a class by itslef. The facility boasts 8 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, basketball
court, volleyball court, 35 feet tall climbing wall area, a 10,000 square-foot
Fitness Center with Cybex equipment, a yoga and aerobics room, and separate men's
and women's sections complete with whirlpools, cold plunges, saunas, and steam
rooms.
While some devotees return time and again for the top-rated sports
facilities, others seek more serene pleasures at the Spa, where they engage in
lifestyle and wellness programs. With over 20 treatment rooms, The Spa at Grand
Geneva invites guests to wind down with rejuvenating facial, body, and massage
treatments as well as steam rooms and whirlpools. The popular grand hot stone
facial, an intensive treatment offers a cascade of Japanese facial massage techniques,
combines with light, smooth warm stones, is a signature treatment. Dining
pleasures span an equally impressive line-up. Three exceptional dining options
begin with the aptly named Newport Grill, reminiscent of the great steak houses
of Lake Geneva's past. Couples particularly love the atmosphere at Newport Grill,
a Wisconsin landmark, pairing hearty, opulent fare including fine steaks &
chops, Prime Rib, Lobster and more with incomparable panoramic views. Favorites
among the other dining venues include the Grand Cafe with its lively and casual
setting for contemporary American and Continental cuisine. For a taste of Northern
Italian cuisine, guests visit Ristorante Brissago, Winner of the Wine Spectator
"Award of Excellence," it provides an eclectic mix of Italian and California
wines selected to compliment the restaurant's outstanding regional Italian cuisine. Inspired
by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, this 355 room resort offers 50,000
square feet of meeting space. Meeting planners appreciate the wide selection of
flexible spaces for groups, including the 13,500-square-foot Convention Center
and 7,680-square-foot Grand Ballroom.
As ever, the Grand Geneva centers
on privacy and the personal touch, qualities that have won the hearts of celebrities,
sports fans, and discriminating travelers for decades. The ultimate secret to
success, however, lies in Grand Geneva's service philosophy, still dedicated to
ensuring that each guest leaves feeling like a star. For more information, contact
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, (800) 558-3417;
www.grandgeneva.com.
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