Festivals, Food, Fishing, and Frightfully-Good Fun in Southwest Florida
Fall brings a vibrant yet relaxed vibe to Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and the Southwest Gulf Coast communities of Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. The launch of a new film festival, two food festivals, fishing competitions and Halloween celebrations are just a few of the happenings that draw visitors to this off-the-beaten path Florida vacation destination. Many of the events offer free admission.
For a Beachy-Blissful Wedding, Take Kayak to Say or Renew Vows
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Fla. - Couples looking to add a splash to an intimate wedding or a vow renewal can now paddle off to wedded bliss with the new “Kayak Weddings” package offered by Phoenix Rising Kayak Tours out of Cape Haze in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Florida.
Sunset Kayaking, Secluded Beaches, Candlelight Dining add up to a Perfect Lovers’ Getaway
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, FL (January 27, 2011) – Nature-lovers and other romantics who want to escape the crowds will fall in love with this secluded coastal hideaway halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands offers the perfect balance of charming coastal communities and undeveloped vistas where 84 percent of the shoreline is protected preserve and Nature reigns supreme.
Located halfway between Tampa and Naples on the Southwest Florida Gulf coast, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is a charming collection of nine coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbor. Florida’s premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands offers a pristine unspoiled beauty that has served as the backdrop for seven major feature films as well as countless memorable vacations. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands has been named to SAIL magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States,” ranked by Golf Digest as “Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America,” and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live in the South.” Port Charlotte was named “Best Place to Retire” by MONEY magazine. The city of Punta Gorda was named in 2008 as one of “Top Ten Places to Retire Healthy” by U.S. News & World Report. Englewood, Fla. was named as #2 of the Top Ten emerging travel destinations in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com.
For information about area events, activities and attractions, contact the Charlotte Harbor Visitor’s Bureau, 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502, Port Charlotte, FL 33948; 941-743-1900, or call toll free at 1-800-652-6090 for a free Visitor’s Guide; or visit the Web site at www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com.
