Two years ago, an idea quickly gained momentum. We needed a girls’ trip. The e-mails flew back and forth between me and three girls I went to high school with, and a plan started coming to fruition.
Our requirements were simple.
A fun spot to visit.
Easy to get to.
Not overrun with tourists.
Far enough away that it felt like a mini vacation, yet close enough that we didn’t waste all our time driving.
After that, all bets were off. Spa? Even better. Casino for my friend, Susan? Aces. No pun intended.
And so the countdown was on. And the location? Connecticut.
This picture of me and my friend Susan always makes me think of Thelma & Louise.
We stayed at an Embassy Suites just outside of Mystic. Although none of us had stayed there before, it ended up being perfectly located.
With an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa on premises, manicures and pedicures were the perfect kick-off to the weekend.
Being just minutes away from the downtown Mystic area gave us lots to explore.
And a stop at Mohegan Sun scratched Susan’s itch for gambling, and satisfied a raw oyster fix for Beth and I (and also paved the way to one of my favorite photos, which actually hangs in my kitchen to this day).
It was a weekend stuffed silly with wonderful food, laugh out loud moments, and fond memories, and one that replenished our spirits completely.
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