I have no problem spending $250 for a well-rated course while on vacation. If I'm on vacation, I'm there to golf. With that said, I'm heading to Phoenix in a month's time for a little get-together with other THPers, and I'm not going to play courses nobody's heard of. Rates are higher than I normally play, but I may never get to the area again and tomorrow is not guaranteed. I'm going to enjoy myself while I'm there, and that includes playing some top-end courses.