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halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers is an off-the-beaten-Florida vacation

Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands, FL (openPR) 6 October 2010

Like their counterparts in humans, birds fly in colder climates? as far away as western Canada and northwestern United States â? on a winter holiday weekend in the warm southwest Florida on the Gulf spend half way between Sarasota and Fort Myers.

â? ATI? is easy to see why white pelicans, our region will be attracted to? said Monica Dörken, educator / program coordinator for the center of Charlotte Harbor environment. ? Â They come for the same reasons of our visitors do: for a mild winter for uncrowded beaches and protected habitat of wild animals and fish and seafood, wonderful aroma, â? She said.

Charlotte Harbor is to help your human visitors will enjoy a special White Pelican packages and discounts on the new blog, http://charlotteharbortravel.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/whitepelicans2010/ available.

one of the largest birds in North America with a wingspan of up to nine and a half feet, weighs the American white pelican up to 30 pounds. risk depends on lakes, wetlands and coastal estuaries very, White Pelican American population, but because Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands has many protected wildlife refuges, itâ? is easy to find.

one of the largest concentrations in the southeastern United States is on the Isle of White Pelican Gasparilla Sound, where more than 2,000 of the birds make their winter home. The vision is so spectacular that ITA here? Predilection for wildlife photographers of international repute. White Pelican with Iceland Iceland Bay National Wildlife Refuge, are out of reach for people, but both are easily visible by boat trips.

addition to Charlotte Harbor, Peace and Myakka rivers abundant places erythrorhynchos Pelecanus. Hundreds of white pelicans have been observed in a rush in the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Centera? S Alligator Creek Preserve. With many walking trails and ponds, Alligator Creek is a list of seven sites on the Great Florida Birding Trail Charlotte Harbor, a part of part of the Gulf Coast of Florida from the North American Migratory Flyway.

itâ? s easy for visitors to see birds, dolphins and other animals at the same time, enjoy the beaches, fishing and water. Punta Gorda River Boat Tours offers a cruise of the fauna and history of the Peace River, which includes a stop for lunch in an old Florida? Campa fish? Restaurant. Nature Education and Science Explorations Charlotte Harbor operates eco-tours (www.florida-secrets.com/nese.htm) with an hour bird watching trips aboard a pontoon boat for six passengers. Boca boat stops at the white pelican refuge in Gasparilla Sound on all its cruises. Grande Tours offers kayak tours of White Pelican Iceland and other places bird first. King Fisher Fleet offers guided tours of the half a day on Cayo Costa State Park and Cabbage Key, where many birds can be seen. For a complete list of tour options, including kayaking, boat rentals and more, go to http://tinyurl.com/charlotteharboractivities.

and accommodation packages for bird watching:

Many hotels, attractions and tour operators have joined the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau to offer special discounts and new packages. Here are some options that are valid 15th November â? 15. December 2010. To see all offers http://charlotteharbortravel.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/whitepelicans2010/

nighter Pelican kayak package explorer

Three Port Charlotte hotels offer a White Pelican Kayak Explorer package includes a stay of one night, a hot breakfast and a tour of two hours kayaking tour through the backwaters of Charlotte Harbor with a local guide. Take a calf-net experience and the catch (and release) all species of marine life, including crabs, fish, shrimp, jellyfish, and whelks, learning about each of them and their important role in the marine environment. Prices for double rooms, excluding taxes based reservation required. Additional rooms and nights can be added directly by calling the hotel.

(941-627-8900) per person;

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (941-764-0056) per person;

Hampton Inn (941-627-5600) per person.

Www.hotelsofportcharlotte.com

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feathered friends Kayak Eco Package

Join Four Points by Sheraton Harborside Punta Gorda and O-Sea-D at a meeting of Aquatic Adventures up close and personal with some real “snowbirds” – the white pelicans. A natural leader from Florida will educate and entertain as you slowly coast in the vicinity of these magnificent birds. Single and tandem kayaks are available. are subject to availability and conditions. The package includes 3 days / 2 nights hotel accommodations, kayak tour across Placida Harbor, a dinner for two at Dockside Grill? Your choice of appetizer, cocktail per person Chefa? Choice of dessert, all for 4, plus tax, double occupancy. For reservations call (941) 637-6770 and ask for Florida feathered friends Kayak Eco-Tour Package www.fourpointspuntagorda.com or visit

‘s birds? Have a bit of â? Birdiesâ?

Place in the Sun holiday offers free golf and a dozen golf balls free to choose where visitors rent apartments for rent. Apartments start at 5 per week plus 12% taxes and fees, golf cart. (941) 465 6888, www.placeinthesun.com

For more information on additional visits to wildlife, vacation rentals, hotels, restaurants and other activities, visit www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com

Of Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands

midway between Tampa and Naples on the southwest coast of the Gulf of Florida, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands is a nice collection of nine communities around the coastal state? the second largest port. Florida? Prime Minister’s year-round offers on eco-tourism destination by Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands of untouched nature, which served as the backdrop for seven major feature films and countless unforgettable holiday. A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands has been called Sail magazine? S â? 10 Greatest Places in the United States, a sail? Course by Golf Digest as â? Third, the best place to live and play golf in America, â? and by Money Magazine as one of rank? Best Places to Live in South.â? Englewood, Florida was named as # 2 Top Ten Travel emerging destinations in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com.

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