5 Days in Big Sur


Sunday, June 26, 2005; Page P01

Our reporter and his wife spent four nights in California's pricey Big Sur, determined to beat at least some of the region's high costs by camping out vs. staying in a luxury resort. Here's how much they saved, compared with the estimated cost of staying at the chi chi Ventana Inn:

Lodging:

Roughing it ... $181

Splurging ... $1,482

Meals:

Roughing it ... $355

Splurging ... $538

Extras (Massages, drinks):

Roughing it ... $666

Splurging ... $674

Totals:

Roughing it = $1,202

Splurging = $2,694


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