Lake Geneva is a charming lake town less than 2 hours from Chicago. It is just across the border from Illinois into Wisconsin. The town has less than 8000 people but on weekends on holidays you would never believe it. It is a huge tourist spot, with crowds thronging to lounge on the beach shores of the lake and to go boating on the lake. There are many boat rental agencies and one of the best is Leather Lips Boat Rentals. They have lots of wave runners and speed boats and rent them by the hour. This is another great weekend getaway spot.

One of the best places to stay is the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, off route 50, a mile from Geneva Lake. The resort was originally the Playboy Club and Resort before Hefner sold it. The hotel is built in Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style and is on a property with 2 golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, a waterpark, lodges and its own executive airport. There are also 3 very good restaurants within the resort. Brunch at the Chophouse is yummy. Ask for a room with a lakeside view, get a cup of coffee from the cafe and sip it from your balcony. Perfect relaxation.