The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Tampa, FL
2 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, October, November, December.
Where the group sleeps
- Ybor City historic bungalow$250–$600 / night
Historic Ybor City bungalows and Spanish-style homes sleep entire groups and put nightlife within walking distance.
Sleeps 12
- SoHo pool house near the bars$350–$900 / night
Large home near SoHo bars with pool and outdoor entertaining space.
Sleeps 14
What you do
- Sunset Yacht Charter on Tampa Bay
Private or shared sunset sail over Tampa Bay with Champagne, city skyline views, and Gulf-lit skies.
- Gulf Beach Day at St. Pete Beach
Consistently ranked one of America's best beaches — soft white sand, calm Gulf water, and rentable beach chairs a short bridge ride away.
- Spa Day at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater
Full-service Gulf Coast spa with beachfront access, couples treatments, and group massage packages.
- Ybor City Food & History Walking Tour
Guided walk through Tampa's Cuban heritage district with stops for Cuban sandwiches, hand-rolled cigars, and local history.
- Paddleboard Yoga on the Bay
Guided paddleboard yoga on calm Hillsborough Bay waters — equal parts meditative and hilarious, outstanding for photos.
- Sound Bath at The Healing House Tampa
Private group sound bath with crystal singing bowls and guided breathwork — the reset session after a big night in Ybor.
Where you eat
- Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City)
Florida's oldest restaurant, open since 1905 — flamenco dinner shows, sangria pitchers, and Cuban-Spanish classics in a gorgeous tiled dining room.
- Rooster & the Till
Seminole Heights farm-to-table staple with a rotating seasonal menu and one of Tampa's most celebrated kitchens.
- Oxford Exchange (Tearoom)
Refined weekend brunch in the historic building's tearoom — eggs, pastries, and bottomless mimosas in a truly gorgeous room.
- SideBern's
Bern's Steak House's modern sibling with craft cocktails, small plates, and a dessert room that's worth booking on its own.
- Armature Works (Heights Public Market)
Riverwalk food hall with 14 vendors, rooftop bar, and a lively weekend crowd — the ideal casual group gathering.
- Ulele
Native Florida-inspired menu in a waterfront converted pump house — alligator, oysters, and craft beer on the Hillsborough River.
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