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That
is when a place like the
Mohegan Sun
Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut is
ideal for a trip. And you don't
have to gamble in order to have a
great time. In fact every time I
go to a casino I hardly spend much
money in the casino. Over the
years I have learned that every time I
get close to a slot machine, it starts
to act funny and pulls all my bills
out of my wallet and gives me an
occasional quarter in return.
So I go to casino to do
other things that they
provide.
 Let
us start off with the Elemis spa.
A very sleek place if you want to just
relax and recharge yourself. I
like the overnight spa package for
couples that includes an overnight stay, a full-body 50 minute Swedish
massage for
couples, and use of facilities during stay - includes
Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and fitness center.
Total cost for both of us was just
about $300. But
food is not included in this package,
which we do not mind since Mohegan Sun
offers many choices but our favorite
is a restaurant called Tuscany
(the chef is Todd English). Not
only does it have the best location in
the casino but also the best
food. We have also eaten at the Bamboo
Forest which my wife loves it
because she is a big fan of light,
low-calorie Asian food. While
neither one of us is a big drinker but
we do like to hang out in the bar when
we are in the casino. It is
simply one way to talk without the
pressure of keep ordering food and for
people-watching. Our favorite is
the Leffingwells martini bar,
which is actually located inside the Wombi Rock,
a three-story crystal mountain.
Another place that we like to have a
drink is the Wolf Den (there is no
cover charge). You get a
comfortable place to sit and listen to
some great bands. And if you are
like my wife who does not even mind
dancing alone, you will love the
dancing floor. Finally,
let me mention that while we have not
checked out everything the casino has
to offer, for example,
cabaret,
concerts, sports event, dining and shopping, you can be rest assured that
you will like to visit the Mohegan Sun
simply because it is a little paradise
in the middle of nowhere.
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