Spoil Your Valentine At Mohegan Sun

A variety of dining, shopping, hotel, spa, entertainment and singles specials highlight Valentine’s Day weekend at Mohegan Sun

Valentine’s Day is approaching and Mohegan Sun is the prime destination for exclusive dining options, Elemis Spa specials, a singles night and great discounts at Mohegan Sun shops. 
DINING OFFERINGS
Todd English’s Tuscany will serve a four-course tasting starting with a trio of gourmet Oysters followed by Oil-Poached Swordfish with Olive-Crusted Potatoes and Tomato Caper Emulsion. Then, a tender Half-Rack of Lamb, topped off with a Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert. The tasting will be offered from at $47.00 per person on February 14th.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House will prepare a variety of dishes including a Fried Brie appetizer with Grape Essence for $9.00, a 14-ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon entrée with Port Wine Demi, Cherry Compote and Caramelized Endive for $49.00 and Long- Stemmed Strawberries dipped in Chocolate for $5.00. The specials will run from February 12th through the14th. 
SolToro Tequila Grill commemorates Valentine’s Day with Shrimp & Roasted Corn Bisque for $6.95 and Apple Wood Bacon wrapped in Shrimp with a Mango Lemongrass Mojo, Pepita Pesto Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s Vegetables for $21.00. The dishes will be offered from February 12th through the14th.

Big Bubba’s BBQ will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner for two that will include a choice of Lobster Bisque or Caesar Salad followed by Filet Mignon & Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus. A rich Triple Mousse Cake will be prepared for dessert. The dinner, will be served at $49.99 from February 12th through the 14th.

Birches Bar & Grill will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a three-course meal beginning with a choice of Soup or Salad, followed by a choice of Coulibiac of Salmon or Prime Rib. The meal concludes with Chocolate Fondant Cake for dessert and will be served at $34.95 per person on February 14th.
For more complete information on Mohegan Sun’s restaurants, visit mohegansun.com and click on the “dining” link or call 1.888.226.7711.   
THE SHOPS AT MOHEGAN SUN
Tommy Bahama has special gift options that include Tommy Bahama’s Signature Women’s 3.4 ounce Eau de Parfum for $75.00 and Tommy Bahama’s TB Del Mar Polos for $78.00.
LUSH Cosmetics will give Valentine’s Day shoppers a free massage bar of their choice when they purchase any wrapped gift over $40.00 on February 13th. While supplies last.  
Galina’s European Boutique offers gift options that include Crabtree & Evelyn soaps for $5.50, body washes from $15.00 to $18.00, lotions for $25.00, perfumes for $28.00 and powders for $12.00. Vera Bradley’s spring colors are also available and range from $10.00 to $100.00. Special Pandora Valentine bracelets are offered in silver and range from $25.00 to $100.00 and Sweetheart beads range from $25.00 to $295.00.
HOTEL & SPA SPECIALS
Elemis Spa will feature The Ceremony of the Strawberry Moon package which includes a couples massage lesson, a Jasmine Bath for two, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for $425.00.  A second featured treatment will polish your Valentine’s skin to perfection before being utterly indulged with The Lime & Ginger Salt Glow Massage for $140.00.
SINGLE THIS YEAR?
Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings welcomes the host of Bravo’s hit reality television show Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, to The Shops at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 13th. From 10:00am to 12:00pm, Stanger will sign copies of her latest paperback Become Your Own Matchmaker.
All Signings and Sightings events are free and open to the public. Spin Street will be selling signing merchandise at special event pricing.
Mohegan After Dark will also have something for singles this Valentine’s Day weekend with little black dress night on Friday, February 12th at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $10.00 and ladies who wear a black dress will get in free before 11:00pm. On February 13th, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger will host a Valentine’s Day Eve bash at Ultra 88 Night Club. Admission is $20.00 and it is open to the public.
On February 13th, Mohegan Sun will welcome the 2009 New York Yankees’ 27th World Series Championship trophy. Fans are welcome to visit and take photographs with the display in the Spring Gateway located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun concourse.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will celebrate flying solo on Valentine’s Day with a special singles night from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, February 14th. The evening will include games, door prizes, giveaways, a live DJ and an appetizer buffet. Tickets are $10.00 per person for advanced registration and $15.00 at the door. Space is limited. For more information, visit margaritaville.com or call 1.888.226.7711. 
Valentine’s Day Weekend has something for the guys as platinum artist Kid Rock takes the stage in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm on February 13th.
Laugh off Valentine’s Day with stand-up comedy in The Cabaret Theatre with Kevin Meaney and special guests Billy Winn and Jim Dailakis presented by The Treehouse Comedy Club at 9:00pm.
Valentines who are looking to save some money can head over to the Wolf Den for some free performances as SafetySuit performs at 9:00pm on February 12th. The fun continues on Saturday, February 13th with Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge at 9:00pm and wrapping up the weekend on February 14th will be the Boogie Wonder Band at 7:00pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Seating is limited on a first come, first served       
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.

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Elemis Spa At Mohegan Sun Named “Best Casino Hotel Spa” In Prestigious Seventh-Annual SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards

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.

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