Are you a snowbird thinking about where to spend the holidays? Or is your family thinking about a new way to spend time together during the holiday season? Our luxury RV resort in Punta Gorda offers the perfect location for your winter stay. From the abundance of amenities to all of the nearby beaches, attractions, and festive activities, you’ll love spending Christmas in Punta Gorda FL! Keep reading to learn more about what Palm Beach Resort and the surrounding area has to offer:
1. Festive Events
You won’t miss out on any of the holiday festivities when you spend Christmas in Punta Gorda FL. Fishermen’s Village is the best place to go, with its massive Christmas tree in the center, live music, and visits with Santa. Their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony kicks off their Festival of Lights, where you can stroll through the millions of twinkling holiday lights adorning the shops, and restaurants lining the streets. There are also lighted canal cruises and a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks show! Here are a couple of additional holiday events that you can enjoy during the Christmas season:
- Punta Gorda Isles Christmas Boat Parade– one of the biggest annual Christmas events in the area!
- Wonderland of Lights– the Charlotte County Fairgrounds transforms into a winter wonderland!
2. Mild Weather
Snowbirds love coming to Florida for the beautiful year-round weather, and when you stay in Punta Gorda, you’ll be close to the white sandy beaches of Naples, Fort Myers Beach, Boca Grande, Sanibel Island, Englewood Beach, and Barefoot Beach! Punta Gorda is also known for its lakes and nature preserves, which are ideal for hiking nature trails, fishing, kayaking or canoeing, and all kinds of watersports. In fact, our RV resort gives you access to fishing piers on 3 stocked lakes, and some of our RV sites feature waterfront or water access!
3. Delicious Food
You’ll certainly have plenty of restaurants in Punta Gorda FL to choose from for your Christmas feast. The Captain’s Table Christmas Buffet is always a hit, with a mix of traditional holiday fare and delicious seafood, along with mouthwatering sides and desserts. Reservations are required, so don’t wait to reserve your table! Another place we recommend stopping by is Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine– there’s no better combination than gourmet chocolate and wine, after all! Reservations are recommended for their wine tastings, where you can sample international dry and sweet wines, hard ciders, meads, craft beer, and more. Their gift boxes and baskets also make for great gifts!
4. Holiday Shopping
Speaking of Christmas gifts, your family and friends will love the unique gift you’ll come home with! From eclectic boutiques and antique stores to specialty food shops, malls, and galleries, you’ll be able to browse and window shop to your heart’s content! One of our favorites in the Fishermen’s Village is Dragonfly Gallery, a collection of handmade art from local Florida artists, including blown glass and one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Where To Stay
Now that you know all the reasons to spend Christmas in Punta Gorda FL, it’s time to book your stay at our luxury RV resort! We offer full-hookup RV sites that are pet-friendly, and you’ll have access to amenities such as a resort-style pool and tiki bar, pickleball courts, fitness center, dog park, golf cart, bicycle rentals, and so much more!
Take a look at our luxury RV sites today and start planning your winter getaway to sunny Florida!
