Welcome to Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, a tranquil getaway on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast. As Florida’s premier eco-tourism destination, we are off the beaten path and away from the crowds. A place where the pace of life moves with the rhythm of the tides and hospitality is measured in warm, friendly greetings.
Charlotte Harbor offers world-class boating, fishing, and sailing in one of SAIL Magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail.” Abundant nature explorations, include paddling on hundreds of miles of Blueways trails, exploring five National Wildllife Refuges and discovering prime birding opportunities for spectacular photography excursions. Relax on our uncrowded beaches and enjoy unique shopping and dining experiences and a thriving arts community.
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands – Come take advantage of our good nature.
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands includes the areas of Boca Grande,
Don Pedro Island, El Jobean, Englewood-Cape Haze, Little Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key, Palm Island, Placida, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda.
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Englewood, Florida Named as a Top Ten U.S. Destination
TripAdvisor® unveiled its TravelCast list of emerging hotspots for 2009, and Englewood, Florida holds the number two spot.
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Cites ‘Healthy’ Punta Gorda
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands has garnered a number of impressive accolades, the newest cited in U.S. News & World Report.
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Into Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands
Direct Air announced the start of non-stop air service from Charlotte County Airport to six east coast and Midwest destinations.
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2008 Copyright  Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor's Bureau All Rights Reserved
18501 Murdock Cir., Ste. 502, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-743-1900 1-800-652-6090
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