Windward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Little Gasparilla Island Beach

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)
See all activities in Placida

Our pick of the best Windward Hotel Deals

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor

4.5 out of 5
5500 Sunseeker Way, 785, Punta Gorda, FL
The price is NZ$376 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$376
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Punta Gorda. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
"Great place. 5 Star all the way."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Charlotte, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Charlotte, FL

2.5 out of 5
24244 Corporate Ct, Port Charlotte, FL
The price is NZ$135 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$135
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Charlotte, FL
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice

2.5 out of 5
2935 Executive Dr, Venice, FL
The price is NZ$208 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$208
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
"They gave me a room next to the elevator and that's all I could hear every time the elevator worked I could hear it in my room."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice
Holiday Inn Express Venice by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Venice by IHG

2.5 out of 5
380 Commercial Ct, Venice, FL
The price is NZ$181 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$181
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (901 reviews)
"The person at the front desk was friendly and helpful. But there were a few things I didn’t quite like. There was an awful smell in the elevator and hallways. The first room I was assigned didn’t smell great, but the second one smelled fine. Also unlike other Holiday Inns I’ve stayed at, the rooms ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Venice by IHG
Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway

Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway

2 out of 5
625 Tamiami Trail S, Venice, FL
The price is NZ$110 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$110
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"1 min check-in!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway
Wyvern Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Wyvern Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL
The price is NZ$198 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$198
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice rooms. Restaurant - food was great! Service was great. Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Wyvern Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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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
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Rotonda Sands

While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla 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
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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 Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rotonda Meadows

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