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Maxwell Residences debuted last month as Puerto Vallarta’s newest boutique collection and within easy walking distance to the trendy Old Town/Romantic Zone district. With 14 residences (and counting), Maxwell is offering these million-dollar properties to the mainstream traveler as a full-service, resort-style residential experience with immediate access to the Pacific Ocean.

Towering along the southern edge of Banderas Bay, these well-appointed 2-to-5-bedroom suites and penthouses range from 2,400 to 4,200 square feet – all with dramatic ocean views. Guests enjoy full service amenities such as a 24-hour dedicated concierge, daily housekeeping, room service and wellness experiences. Guests enjoy a sprawling infinity-edge pool with stunning views as well as a swim-up bar, jacuzzi. The Maxwell has one of the highest rooftop lounge areas in PV and also offers an all-day dining restaurant/bar.

Rates start at $270 per night for a three-bedroom residence accommodating up to six people, and up to just $899 per night for a multi-million-dollar penthouse view. An added benefit also includes access to the residential restaurant, where guests have the privilege of dining and imbibing “at cost,” meaning top-shelf margaritas for under $4 each, as well as private chef experiences starting at just $100.

Upon reservation confirmation, guests are contacted by their personal Maxwell trip planning concierge to arrange a private airport chauffeur and additional pre-trip details to for worry-free travel. There is no check-in process, so the vacation begins immediately upon arrival.

To book, visit: www.MaxwellPV.com

Iceland is Open

Iceland is ready when you are! Travelers with valid certification of full vaccination against COVID are now welcome to Iceland without quarantine. To celebrate, Sky Lagoon offers a package that brings on the wellness in healthy sun and soak rituals and also includes a Northern Lights by Boat tour and a one-day pass for the Hop On Hop Off city sightseeing bus.

Sky Lagoon, just minutes from downtown Reykjavík, is about experiencing that Icelandic feeling of warmth and wonder. Guests immerse in an oceanside geothermal lagoon on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean and, if the timing is right, the Northern Lights put on a stunning show as the sun sets in late afternoon. Included with a Sky Lagoon Pure Pass is all the admissions needed, public changing facilities, towel, and the Lagoon’s 7-step Ritual: Lagoon, Cold Pool, Sauna, Cold Mist, Sky Scrub, Steam Room, and Shower.

Package sale: Prices begins at $599 per person based on double occupancy. The package includes Economy airfare on IcelandAir, three nights hotel with daily breakfast, a Northern Lights by Boat tour, a visit to the new Sky Lagoon, a Hop On Hop Off bus pass valid for 1 day, and at CenterHotels: a welcome drink, a 10 percent discount on CenterHotels restaurants, plus a free room upgrade, if available.

Departures are available from North America October 1, 2021 – February 25, 2022. Visit icelandair.com/vacationsRegular fares to Iceland start at $349, roundtrip, in Economy for travel between June 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022, dependent on gateway. All current gateways are included: BOS, JFK, EWR, IAD, MCO, ORD, MSP, DEN, SEA, PDX, YYZ. YVR. Fares to Europe are also available as part of the sale, starting at $399.

Package and air fares at these rates are only available for a limited time — now through April 13.

Golf Myrtle Beach

Mystical Golf is showcasing “Myrtle Beach’s finest 54 holes of golf” on its acclaimed Witch, Man-O-War and Wizard designs, and is currently featuring its trio of “completely green” courses ideal for exceptional spring “golf buddy” trips.

The courses reflect considerable yearly investments in overseeding with Ryegrass as is done around such top echelon courses as Augusta National. Mystical Golf recently completed a $750,000 renovation. The 142 bunkers on all three layouts were completely rebuilt and now display vibrant white sand for contrasts with the green fairways.

Starting at $133 (per person, per day, taxes included), Mystical Golf’s three-day Gold Package features three rounds with cart on each of the acclaimed Mystical Golf layouts (plus one additional complimentary afternoon round), three nights’ lodging in well-appointed three-bedroom villa (four beds), free IHOP breakfast daily (available 24 hours per day), and a gratis steak dinner at Logan’s Roadhouse (includes non-alcoholic beverages, taxes).

Added package highlights include two free beers and lunch at the course each day, complimentary daily range balls, instant replay round for cart fee only, and $15 gift card toward a golf shirt in any of the three well-stocked pro shops. Extra night stays are available at a moderate cost per person.

The Silver Package begins at $123 (per person, per day, taxes included) and features all the components of the Gold Package except the complimentary round, daily breakfast and steak dinner. Both stay-and-plays offer one complimentary golfer for booked groups of 20 or more players.

For Mystical Golf information visit mysticalgolf.com, (843) 282-2977