HOW ABOUT A $600 PICNIC AT BIG SUR?

Big Sur Picnic (Chatterbox PR)

It's been a few years since we were in Carmel and the Big Sur in California, but once you've experienced the coastal trip along Highway 1, you never forget it. So here's a fun item if your travels take you that way -- The Hyatt Carmel Highlands overlooking the Big Sur Coast is celebrating National Great Outdoors Month in June and National Picnic month in July with a new hiking and picnic package. "Guests will meander beautiful coastal trails experience scenic views, flora, fauna and fun with an experienced Big Sur guide. Our Chefs have prepared a picnic lunch sure to match the incredible scenery of the Big Sur coastline." It even includes a keepsake picnic backpack. Package prices begin at $600, available beginning June 1. More info available here. For $600, we don't expect to see any ants! -- Gerry