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Package includes overnight stay with coupons to Summer Shack,Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Leffingwells Martini Bar

Good news for those whose summer went by too fast: the best parts of the season can still be enjoyed daily at Mohegan Sun. Leisurely clambakes, appetizers and tropical treats with a water view and drinks under the stars are all part of Mohegan Sun Indian Summer package.

Package includes:

• A luxurious overnight stay at Mohegan Sun.
• Two complimentary drinks under the stars at Leffingwells Martini Bar.
• A $50.00 coupon to Jasper White’s Summer Shack, inspired by a traditional New England clam shack featuring local and regional favorites and a fresh raw bar
• A $25.00 coupon to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, an island oasis where guests can enjoy tropical drinks or a Cheeseburger in Paradise, all while overlooking the Thames River.

Package price starts at $114.00 per person plus tax and gratuity based on double occupancy.

To make a reservation for Mohegan Sun’s Indian Summer package, please call 1.888.777.7922 and mention code PTIND.

 Restrictions may apply. Pricing is based on a one-night stay and double occupancy. Taxes and gratuity are not included. Package is based on availability. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/staying.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

Restaurants to feature special menu dishes and desserts on Thursday, November 26th
 
Mohegan Sun’s restaurants and buffets are excited to present some special dining offerings covering everything from traditional Turkey dinners to mouthwatering Prime Rib in celebration of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th.

Todd English’s Tuscany will showcase a four-course Chef’s Tasting meal that starts out with Pear Salad mixed with fresh Field Greens, Gorgonzola and Walnuts.  The second course will offer Butternut Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter followed by Turkey Crépinette with Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Risotto, Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Cranberry Port Sauce.  The course is topped off with Chestnut Bread Pudding with Caramelized Apple and Dulce de Leche for dessert.   This meal will be offered at $47.00 per person and with wine pairings it is offered at $82.00 per person.  Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a dinner menu throughout the day in lieu of their Tuscan Table and lunch menus.

The Longhouse will serve a Carved Roast Turkey (white and dark meat) with sides that include Traditional Stuffing, Brown Sugar Roasted Yams, Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, Haricot Verts with Cranberry Pecan Butter as well as Roast Winter Vegetables.  Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and Caramel Garnish.  This special Thanksgiving meal will be offered at $26.00 per person.  The Longhouse will be open from 12:00pm – 8:00pm. 

Pompeii & Caesar will offer a Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Lentils, Goat Cheese topped with Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette dressing.  The second course is a Turkey Saltimbocca with Sweet Potato Gnocchi covered in Sage Brown Butter and Spicy Broccoli Rabe.  Dessert is a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream and a Caramel Garnish.  This three-course meal is offered at $32.00 and will be served from 5:00pm – 10:00pm.

Birches Bar & Grill will offer a customary Thanksgiving dinner that starts out with a choice of salad or soup.  The main course includes Turkey with Apple Craisin Stuffing, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chef’s Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy.   Dessert will feature a Deep Dish Pecan Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce, Cinnamon Cream topped with a  Caramel Garnish.  This meal is priced at $21.95 per person.  Birches Bar & Grill will be open from 11:30am to 3:30am.

Sunburst and Seasons Buffets will offer a variety of choices for Thanksgiving.  Both buffets will have a Roasted Turkey dinner with all the usual Thanksgiving fixings.  Sunburst Buffet will also feature Prime Rib of Beef with hot sides that include Home-Style Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus with Spicy Citrus-Basil & Roasted Pecans.   Guests can find a variety of desserts available in both buffets such as Apple or mixed Fruit Cobbler, Mohegan Sun’s Famous Bread Pudding, Toll House Cookie Bars and Cinnamon-Raisin Rice Pudding.  Seasons Buffet will be offered at $16.98, plus tax and will serving the Thanksgiving dinner selections form 11:00am to 10:00pm. Sunburst Buffet will be offered at $19.81, plus tax and will be open from 10:30pm to 9:00pm.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa resource, has announced that Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun has been named among the top 10 best spas in the world for “Best Casino Hotel Spa” in its seventh-annual SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. Based on votes submitted by readers of SpaFinder publications, including SpaFinder.com, the awards represent the most comprehensive consumer assessment of the global spa market available today. Over 360,000 votes—a new record for the Readers’ Choice Awards—were cast for favorite spas by continent, country, region and across 27 categories.

“After seven years of enthusiastic consumer participation, our Readers’ Choice Awards have become the industry’s premier award program – the spa world’s answer to the Academy Awards,” said Susie Ellis, President of SpaFinder, Inc.. “Now that there are roughly 15,000 hotel, resort and destination spas operating worldwide, for Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun to be singled out by our readers is a tremendous honor.”

“We wish to acknowledge Heather Lunny, our Spa Director and her team for continuing to do such an outstanding job,” said Bruce Pine, Senior Vice President of Elemis Spa. “We wish to share this with our friends at Mohegan Sun, without their support this award would not be possible.”

To help consumers identify the very best spas for their specific goals, SpaFinder asked its readers and web visitors to name their top picks for the best spas in 27 unique categories – from “Best for Affordability” and “Best Cuisine” to “Best for Men” and “Best Medical Program.”  More categories were included in 2009 than ever before including new entrants like “Best Environmental Practices” and “Best for Water Sports.” Voters were asked to only cast ballots for stay spas they’ve personally visited within the past three years.

Visit SpaFinder.com For a Complete List of 2009 Winners

A complete listing of Readers’ Choice Award winners will be featured in SpaFinder’s 2010 Global Spa and Wellness Directory, the definitive guide to spa and wellness destinations worldwide – and can also be viewed at: http://www.spafinder.com/ spaguide/readerschoice/2009.jsp

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

About SpaFinder, Inc.: The world’s largest spa media, marketing and gifting company, SpaFinder, Inc. connects millions of wellness-focused consumers with thousands of spas worldwide. SpaFinder’s media properties include the award-winning SpaFinder.com, the Spa Enthusiast newsletter and the annual Global Spa and Wellness Directory. SpaFinder and its new gift division, Salon Wish, offer spa gift certificates and cards that are redeemable at a combined network of over 9,000 spas and salons worldwide and are available at thousands of retail outlets. The company’s technology division innovates new solutions that help spas build and streamline their businesses, including the popular SpaBooker online booking system. SpaFinder Europe and SpaFinder Japan offer regional spa marketing and gifting programs, including localized, native-language websites. Founded in 1986, the privately held company is headquartered in Manhattan.