Don't miss SWFL Charlotte Harbor Florida Christmas Light Boat Ride @ Fishermens Village Punta Gorda

Enjoy the Punta Gorda Lights on the Harbor

If you are feeling some seriously cold weather in your home state, now is the time to start planning your warm winter getaway in Florida. My parents are experiencing frigid cold temperatures in the Chicago Illinois area along with most of the country. I almost hate to tell them how blessed we are with amazing summer like weather and that we are all dressed in shorts, t-shirts and flipflops.  As you decide which part of Florida to visit, you really should consider Charlotte County Florida, a hidden gem in Southwest Florida nestled between Sarasota and Fort Myer.  Currently experiencing temperatures in the low 80's, it is a wonderful place to relax and retire.  Instead of the lines and traffic you will find in the Orlando Kissimmee area, Charlotte County is a nice and relaxing place with plenty of events and activities without the hassle you will find at an amusement park.  You can fly right to the Punta Gorda airport and it is also close to Fort Myers airport as well as Sarasota.  

No stop to Charlotte County is complete without a visit to Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda.  Along with some amazing shops, waterfront dining, live entertainment and Villa Vacation rentals, you can also enjoy Cruises on the Harbor.  The view of the evening Harbor cruise with the Christmas lights is stunning and certainly worth your time. Here are some of our favorite photos from a recent King Fisher Fleet Cruise.  

Fisherman's Village is located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade in Punta Gorda, Florida.  While visiting Charlotte County, you will also want to spend some quality time taking a nice walk on the beach or relaxing in the sand at Englewood Beach in Englewood, Florida.

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