FriendsmoonPlan our friendsmoon

The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Fort Lauderdale, FL

3 places here can put the whole group under one roof.

white wooden lifeguard house on beach during daytime
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The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.

Where the group sleeps

  • Las Olas townhouse$350–$900 / night

    Waterfront townhouse walking distance to Las Olas nightlife.

    Sleeps 12

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach House Rental$400–$1,200 / night

    Private waterfront or canal-front homes with pools and boat docks — the best value for groups of eight or more.

    Sleeps 14

  • Fort Lauderdale beach house$400–$1,200 / night

    Full house near the beach with pool and group entertaining space.

    Sleeps 14

What you do

  • Private Yacht Charter on the Intracoastal

    Captain-crewed private yacht through Fort Lauderdale's waterways past celebrity mansions — Champagne and sunshine included.

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach Day with Cabana

    Seven miles of Atlantic coastline with rentable cabanas, beach vendors, and hotel beach clubs open to day guests.

  • Sunset Cruise with Champagne

    Shared or private cruise departing from Port Everglades through the Intracoastal as the sky turns amber and pink.

  • Spa at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale

    Luxe Conrad Beach Resort spa with private treatment suites, a rooftop pool, and group packages designed for celebrations.

  • Flower Crown Workshop

  • Snorkeling at John Pennekamp (day trip)

    Day-trip south to America's first underwater park — guided snorkel tours over living coral reef an hour from Fort Lauderdale.

Where you eat

  • The Boatyard

    Waterfront seafood institution on the Intracoastal with a private dock, stone crab claws, and a sunset view that closes every deal.

  • Steak 954 (W Hotel)

    Glamorous beachfront steakhouse with a jellyfish tank, raw bar, and a private dining room built for group celebrations.

  • Casablanca Cafe

    Ocean-front 1920s mansion with open-air dining, live music on weekends, and brunch plates that taste better with the sea breeze.

  • Louie Bossi's Ristorante (Las Olas)

    Las Olas neighborhood Italian with house-made pasta, a wood-burning oven, and an outdoor patio humming with Las Olas energy.

  • Market 17

    Farm-direct Fort Lauderdale gem with a hyper-seasonal menu, excellent craft cocktails, and an intimate setting for a meaningful group dinner.

  • Coconuts (Fort Lauderdale Beach)

    Casual beachside seafood spot right on the sand — fish tacos, frozen drinks, and an endlessly easygoing vibe for the late-arrival meal.

Plan our friendsmoon