Title: Windward Travel Guide: Best of Windward, Placida Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Windward](https://expedia.co.uk/Windward-Placida-Hotels.0-n553248635976470267-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Windward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Windward.d553248635976470267.Car-Hire-Guide)[Windward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Windward.d553248635976470267.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Windward Travel Guide ## Placida ## Visit Windward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Placida travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Placida.dx146453) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Little Gasparilla Island Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/146453/85f773f7-8432-4bfe-9807-94101b761832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Little-Gasparilla-Island-Beach-Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor.d553248635976496763.Attraction) #### Don Pedro Island Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Don-Pedro-Island-Beach-Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor.d553248635976496941.Attraction) #### Don Pedro Island State Park Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Don Pedro Island State Park during your travels in Placida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Don-Pedro-Island-State-Park-Placida.d6128493.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wild dolphins on Charlotte Harbor!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51551335/6cbe4997-2b4a-4ced-9eb5-6bcecd868f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte Harbor: Dolphin Discovery Day Cruise £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlotte-harbor-dolphin-discovery-day-cruise.a51551335.activity-details) ![Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49764282/fb3a3a7d-b1e5-4824-b926-4960ce40472e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB) £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-tiki-boat-cruise-byob.a49764282.activity-details) [See all activities in Placida](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Placida.d146453.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Windward ![Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101510000/101505800/101505781/cc4728b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton 5500 Sunseeker Way Punta Gorda FL £197 7 May - 8 May includes taxes & fees 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! (2,352 reviews) Good Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F05%2F2026&endDate=08%2F05%2F2026&selected=101505781&PinnedHotelID=101505781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6600/6518/0b8e2f99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda 1941 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte FL £70 7 May - 8 May 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews) Idk, yes on the ac Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F05%2F2026&endDate=08%2F05%2F2026&selected=6518&PinnedHotelID=6518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117100/117009/bbaa2af7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice 400 Commercial Ct Venice FL £96 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=117009&PinnedHotelID=117009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52074900/52074809/7bc32ddb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites 1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL £194 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,156 reviews) The 2 bedroom suite was immaculate and spacious. It had a great view. The shopping options are great. Restaurant/was great. I will def stay again. Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=52074809&PinnedHotelID=52074809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Island Sun Inn & Suites - Historic Venice & Beach Getaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2745600/2745513/a4fbe48b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Island Sun Inn & Suites - Historic Venice & Beach Getaway 625 Tamiami Trail S Venice FL £80 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE STAY AWAY!! Paid and checked in to our room. Then we saw the room was not anything close to the pictures. It clearly smelled mold. We tried to get a partial refund. They refused it. When we informed them that we will be sharing our experience and pictures on expedia, the management ... Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=2745513&PinnedHotelID=2745513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only **NEWLY RENOVATED **](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328600/34328542/c7cc7df6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only \*\*NEWLY RENOVATED \*\* North Captiva FL Stay at this beach holiday home in Captiva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Captiva Island Beach and Alison ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) Relaxing calming. Nothing better than the sound of the beach , and that view is incredible. My family loved it. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Placida-Cape-Haze.dx6063045) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Don Pedro Island State Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Placida-Bay.dx553248635976471381) ![Pier on Cape haze pioneer bike trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473909/8ff3484c-ce9d-497f-9220-1d3c715df509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rotonda Sands While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Rotonda-Sands.dx553248635976473909) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Coral-Creek.dx553248635976472899) ![Famous lighthouse on ocean shore and expensive residential houses in island small town Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976422901/1a0dbb92-5928-4a03-9a55-bcf6156b1e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palm Island If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Palm-Island.dx553248635976469414) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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