Punta Gorda Ranks Top-5 for Spring Breakers Again

February 26, 2026·27 days ago·via The News-Press

Google search data crowns Punta Gorda, Florida, in Southwest Florida's sun-soaked embrace, as a top-5 U.S. spring break hotspot for 2026, riding high at No. 6 among surging destinations like Hilo, Hawaii, and fellow Florida gems Sarasota, Panama City, Fort Myers, and Tampa. This west coast cluster claims five of the top 10 spots, fueled by dramatic jumps in Google Flights queries for March and April trips versus last year.

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