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The Sunshine State remains a furious success and nobody is happier than smaller airports that serve as secondary options to avoid the masses.
Unfortunately you could still be subjected to an unwanted physical exam under the guise of “you are randomly selected for extra screening”. Yes … okay, friend …
Inevitable TSA stuff aside, there are absolutely benefits for flying secondary airports. With typically less stressful lines and cheap carriers that they anchor, it is the way travel should be: Seamless and affordable.
While Florida continues with a record -breaking tear, one New report revealed that a surprising city in Florida has become a new hotspot for travel – and that is not only because it has been converted into an unexpected resort town.
Travelers use his handy location to enjoy the surprising pleasures of the harbor over the baking cakes, while they are overshadowed by the cluster of Paradises of Southwest Florida near other hidden stones, such as ‘Best Beach’ Champ, Siesta Key year after year.
Punta Gorda: Gateway to Paradise or New Resort Town?
Punta Gorda. Not exactly a concept, right?
Punta Gorda Airport sees an increase of almost 24% in travelers, so it is not to be denied that it will be known.
But what is the goal? As mentioned, there are a multitude of nearby coastal traps that are worth screensavers, but a remarkable number of visitors in Zuidwest -Florida opt for Punta Gorda.
With Tampa, St. Pete, Fort Myers and Sarasota all at a reasonable distance, only St. Pete behind Punta Gorda was mentioned with a remarkable increase in passengers.
But an important reason is how much of a Circustampa (TPA) has become. It’s America least reliable Large airport with more than half of all flights delayed, so of course travelers will of course look for alternatives.
That is where Punta Gorda enters. It serves as a basis for one of America’s fastest growing budget airlines, Allegiant, which built its own resort in an unprecedented movement, Sunseeker ResortAlong the picturesque harbor of Charlotte instead of one of the many white sandy beaches to choose from.
Before the resort was opened in December 2023, there was no denying that Punta Gorda was only a springboard to Siesta Key, Naples and countless unspoilt islands, but Sunseeker burned this underrated hiding place with a new identity that is still being explained.
Spoiler Alert: Sunseeker Resort is For saleLess than 2 years away from the big opening.
The future of Sunseeker
Sunseeker Resort struggled only a year and a half after the opening with occupancy rate without the help of Hurricane Milton.
As hyped as it was and as great as it seems, the location and price points seem to be the problem in the future.
Allegiant took a big part, even to give the resort according to their name allegorious Flyers they call Sun Seekers, a nod to the network of routes of the airlines to sunny destinations.
Given how the airline is best known for their low rates, the same cannot be said when booking a room. A quick search shows ‘Harbor view’ rooms of $ 330 this summer and the view is great for sunsets, but the brackish water is not a comparison with the aforementioned white sand race in narrow distance.
Now it is on the market for a new owner with a new vision, making Punta Gorda in Limbo awaiting the next chapter.
Nobody asks my advice, but I say weak “margaritaville” on the facade call it a day! It is always 5 hours somewhere and that is a draw in and in itself along Charlotte Harbor, a place with all the ingredients of a Jimmy Buffet number.
New attractions and chill vibes: Punta Gorda’s Appeal Beyond Sunseeker
One thing that you will immediately notice about Southwest -Florida is that they love their tiki bars! Punta Gorda is no different.
Beyond Sunseeker is perhaps the biggest attraction TT’s Tiki BarA popular gathering place for the locals and visitors to take the view of the harbor without having to fade more than $ 300+.
They even offer one Free shuttle To get here!
However, there is still a tiki hut on the horizon. Bayfront Center was destroyed 3 years ago by Hurricane Ian, and the comeback plan was to renew the former site with a new Tiki Hut (bar including natural), an execution phase and other fun facilities such as food trucks and veranda-like fluctuations with the waterfront of the Waterkant of the Waterkant of the Waterkant of the restructant to lay.
But what already attracts visitors are spacious seafood, especially Fishing village.
Here you will find more than 30 shops and restaurants, plus a resort for all suites that Sunseeker gives a run for his money literal!
A Village suite For $ 192 this summer, almost half the price of Sunseeker with more walkability, is a lively marina when you become friends events all year round.
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