Windward Travel Guide

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Little island in the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges,no cars, just a beautiful beach to be a shell on! #Beachbound

Little Gasparilla Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Gasparilla Island Beach during your trip to Placida? Wander the marina and beaches in this relaxing area.

Little Gasparilla Island Beach

Don Pedro Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida?

Don Pedro Island Beach

Gasparilla Marina

Explore the waterfront in Placida with a trip to Gasparilla Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Gasparilla Marina

Activities

"The Oasis" Tiki Boat

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)

NZ$116
per adult
Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)
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Our pick of the best Windward Hotel Deals

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

4 out of 5
5500 Sunseeker Way Punta Gorda FL
Stay at this spa resort in Punta Gorda. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,841 reviews)
Awesome place. Many of the food court areas were not open M- Th. Just FYi.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda

Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda

3 out of 5
1941 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte FL
The price is NZ$231 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$231
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Friendly manager

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

3 out of 5
1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL
The price is NZ$533 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$533
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews)
Beautiful rooms and perfect location!!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
812 Kings Hwy Port Charlotte FL
The price is NZ$317 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$317
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and courteous staff

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Venice, FL

Motel 6 Venice, FL

2 out of 5
281 US 41 Bypass North Venice FL
The price is NZ$192 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$192
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Venice ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (409 reviews)
Clean and close to beach

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Venice, FL
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

2.5 out of 5
9035 Mac Drive Punta Gorda FL
The price is NZ$249 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$249
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
Clean and nice

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
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Other neighbourhoods around Windward

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Cape Haze

Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cape Haze
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Placida Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Placida Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.

Placida Bay
Pier on Cape haze pioneer bike trail

Rotonda Sands

While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach.

Rotonda Sands
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Coral Creek

When in Coral Creek, you can plan a visit to Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coral Creek
Famous lighthouse on ocean shore and expensive residential houses in island small town Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida

Palm Island

If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Palm Island
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Rotonda Meadows

Rotonda Meadows might not have many top sights, but Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rotonda Meadows

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