The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3 places here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
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.
Still deciding?
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