Four Seasons, Punta Mita (Pacifico)

Listed as hole 3B on the Punta Mita Pacifico scorecard, the Tale of the Whale is an optional par-3 that plays to island green, set amid a natural black-rock formation, some 190-yards of the coast. If your tee shot finds dry land, getting to your ball takes a bit of time as it requires a ride on a motorized dinghy. But no worries. No one is in a rush. Located in what was once a sleepy fishing village, Punta Mita is all tropical tranquility, a sun-splashed resort course with wide, friendly fairways, swaying palm trees and ocean views. Max fee: $265 (Photo: Courtesy of Punta Mita)