Kick off a festive Friendsgiving escape with a glammed-up twist by gathering the girls for an unforgettable weekend getaway filled with sun, style, and sisterhood. Swap the traditional Thanksgiving dinner for a luxe celebration at W Fort Lauderdale, where oceanfront vibes and the chic AWAY Spa set the scene for bonding over beauty treatments and poolside relaxation. From Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean-inspired shores of Key Largo, and all the way to the breezy islands of Bimini, these destinations offer everything needed for an elevated Friendsgiving that combines glamour, relaxation, and adventure—complete with designer essentials, rooftop pools, and sunset sails. Let’s dive into the ultimate destinations for an extraordinary Friendsgiving filled with laughter, luxury, and lifelong memories!
Glammed & Tanned at W Fort Lauderdale
Grab the girls and make your way to the salty shores of W Fort Lauderdale for a luxury weekend getaway full of glistening oceanfront views, divine spa treatments and glammed up experiences. Living up to its chic and glamorous reputation, the hotel’s pretty n’ pink AWAY Spa serves as the perfect spot to get ready before a night out at its Beauty Bar. And if any of the gals forgot any must-needs, the hotel has them covered with its new ‘Luxury Essentials Cart’ – a rollaway cart of high-end and designer items available on-loan for a glammed up touch. Think: a Versace scarf, Gucci glasses, fashionable purses, hair curler, clothes steamer, Hermès face blotters and more. Top the weekend off with a day soaking up the Florida sunshine at the hotel’s Instagrammable WET East rooftop pool or head to the beach where cocktails, bites and more await with beachside service.
Tropic Like Its Fall at Playa Largo Resort & Spa
For the girls looking for a Caribbean-esque fall getaway that doesn’t require a passport, look no further than the luxurious Playa Largo Resort & Spa nestled on the shores of Key Largo. Just a quick hour drive south of Miami, girl groups will be welcomed with year-round tropical weather and an authentic laid-back Keys ambiance. For the ultimate girls’ vacay, book a stay at the resort’s Beach House, a three-bedroom beachfront property complete with an expansive kitchen, private pool, and a personal beach just steps from the door. The weekend will be nothing short of luxurious relaxation whether the group decides to pop over to the Ocean Spa for the ultimate pampering with an array of customized wellness treatments, lounge in a poolside cabana, paddle out for a paddleboard adventure, or embark on a sunset catamaran sail. End the night keeping those pumpkin-spice fall vibes alive indulging in a s’mores and wine kit around one of the resort’s beachside chimineas!
Grab the Girls & Go HCLO
Girls who just wanna have fun in the sun while channeling their inner city girl, can have it all at Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale. Girl gangs that opt for a stay in the heart of Las Olas can enjoy close proximity to the area’s best beaches, galleries, and cultural institutions in a city that shines during the day and comes alive at night. Located in the city’s tallest skyscraper, this urban escape makes for the perfect girls getaway with skyline views, a sleek outdoor pool and Elev8 pool bar on its 8th floor with a side of street art flair. After hanging by the pool, head out to explore the best of Fort Lauderdale – kayak at Hugh Taylor Birch Park, check out live music at Las Olas Oceanside Park, explore the city’s creative side with a stroll through FATVillage or relax and unwind at one of the city’s eight beaches. When hunger strikes, enjoy a bite at the hotel’s restaurant Harborwood Urban Kitchen & Bar, with doors that open directly onto Las Olas Boulevard. For a night-cap post-dinner, sit back and sip at the hotel’s guest room turned speakeasy, 901, which evokes pre-Prohibition vibes, transporting guests to the roaring 1920s and features an upscale cocktail menu with playful names like ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ alongside a full gourmet menu to complement libations.
Fall Girls’ Getaway in Bimini
No list of girls’ weekend getaways would be complete without The Bahamas, especially Bimini! Just a mere 50 miles off the coast of Miami, this seven-mile island has everything the girls need for a fun and relaxing fall getaway and there’s no better place to stay than Resorts World Bimini, an oceanfront complex that encompasses a chic Hilton hotel, world-class casino, marina, and an expansive private beach. Unwind and take in the views of the bright blue waters of the Caribbean Sea from the comfort of the hotel’s two pools: the ground-floor lagoon pool or the rooftop infinity pool, both of which have poolside bars with specialty cocktails and local bites. When the group is ready to turn it up a notch, head over to the Tulum-esque Resort World Bimini Beach, a 4.5-acre private beach and lounge, where beachfront cabanas, two pools, shaded hammocks, live entertainment, and more await. For a truly Bimini-experience, grab a golf cart and explore the small, yet action packed town with an island-wide bar crawl stopping at Stuart’s or Joe’s Conch Shack to snack on the famous Bahamian conch salad, and end the day at Edith’s – best known for Bimini bread pizza (a must-try!). This fall, girl groups can take advantage of two packages, “Sail and Stay” and “Fly and Stay”, both including round-trip transportation to the island and hotel stay! Book now at www.rwbimini.com.
