Florida Gulf Coast destination Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is racking up the accolades.

Nestled along Florida's southwest coast, just 1.5 hours' drive from Tampa, Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach is a haven for travellers seeking pristine natural beauty and sustainable tourism experiences. Known for its unspoiled beaches, abundant wildlife, and commitment to conservation, this destination invites visitors to immerse themselves in “Real Pure Florida.” So why have most UK visitors never heard of it?

They should do, if you see how much attention, this amazing destination has been getting.  Even in the UK the Travel Trade publication Travel Mole is reporting that among this year awards the destination has won awards for:

• Hotels with Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor's Sunsuites receiving  an  AAA Four Diamond designation – a luxury benchmark achieved by fewer than 7% of over 25,000 hotels inspected each year by AAA. It is one of just 34 Diamond Properties in all Southern Florida.
• Its places of refreshment with Punta Gorda's beloved Ice House Pub having  been recognized by America's Best Restaurants as one of the top dining destinations in the country.
• Its local airport which hosts, The Florida International Air Show, held annually at Punta Gorda Airport, recently won USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Air Show in the U.S.
• Its sporting heritage as Charlotte Sports Park, known for its fan-friendly layout, family-focused activities, and up-close access to Major League Baseball action, has won Best Spring Training Facility by USA TODAY's 10 Best

Brits looking for that old Florida that they had come to know and love, want value and with the spotlight falling on alternative locations and the insider's gem that is Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach, situated on the Gulf Coast.  is even coming to the attention of Floridians themselves, a leading Florida based travel publication Travel Off Path declared recently: 

“Move Over Tampa! This surprising City is Southwests Florida's New Travel Hotspot”

And they are not wrong, UK visitors will find many features that they have come to know and love about Florida, away from the big park experience, not over developed, with beautiful beaches, a small-town old Florida feel, and food and beverage that is still affordable when set against the other popular coastal destinations. 

The news is that Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach is making the headlines and visitors will want to get in on the action.