Honeymoons, Earlymoons and Minimoons in Fort Myers

Like so many other things in our fast-changing world, the traditional honeymoon is being replaced with options that better fit modern lifestyles. Two of these trends are known as earlymoons and minimoons. And even the typical honeymoon can take a nonconventional turn if you’re planning a destination wedding. Here’s a look at how these options can play out for you in our islands, beaches and neighborhoods.

Destination Wedding + Honeymoon

With its breathtaking tropical scenery and easy access, the Fort Myers area is a popular location for destination weddings. The great thing about a destination wedding is your family and friends get to enjoy a vacation, too. And when it comes to your honeymoon, there’s no need to travel anywhere else. You can relax on secluded beaches, share breathtaking sunsets, and continue enjoying all the area’s other romantic offerings after your guests leave.  

Honeymoon

If a destination wedding is not feasible for you, you can still enjoy the Fort Myers area on your honeymoon. With direct flights into Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), it’s much more accessible than remote tropical islands, yet still offers that romantic beach ambiance. Less traveling means more time to relax after your big day, and you’ll also discover many luxurious resorts that answer every whim within steps, making it even easier to unwind and enjoy your time together.

Earlymoon

If you would rather enjoy a trip together before all the wedding day craziness, consider an earlymoon, which can result in a much more relaxing and meaningful time together. Splitting up your wedding and honeymoon can also give you more time for both, especially with busy work schedules. 

Minimoon

The minimoon also enables you to split up your wedding and honeymoon, but with the added benefit of taking a short trip right after your wedding to recharge, while saving a longer honeymoon trip for later.  

Shoot for the Moon

Whatever "moon" you’re thinking about, you’ll discover endless possibilities in our diverse islands, beaches and neighborhoods. Here are just a few suggestions to consider.

• Beach Wedding, City Honeymoon

Celebrate your wedding with family and friends at a beach resort, then spend your honeymoon in one of our charming downtown communities. The historic River District in downtown Fort Myers is bustling with rooftop bars, intimate speakeasies, live music, theater, shops, galleries and plenty of excellent restaurants for wining and dining. 

• Island Wedding and Minimoon

Nothing is more relaxing than secluded Sanibel and Captiva Islands. You’ll find full-service resorts that can handle all the wedding details, then enjoy peaceful time together after everyone leaves.

• Earlymoon off the Grid

Escape to a place where you can really get away and enjoy each other’s company: Cabbage Key Inn. Only accessible by boat, this quaint resort offers cozy cottages, winding nature trails and picturesque views. 

• Waterside Wedding and Honeymoon

For a smaller destination wedding, consider renting vacation homes on the water in Cape Coral with a boat included. Then enjoy time with your wedding party (and after without) exploring the Cape’s endless waterways – there’s more than in Venice, Italy!

• Shangri-La Honeymoon

Experience the hidden gem of Shangri-La Springs, a historic boutique hotel with a full-service organic spa, farm-to-table restaurant and proximity to downtown Bonita Springs' charming offerings, such as Sugarshack.

Whether honeymoon, earlymoon or minimoon, we’ll make sure you and your fiancé are over the moon.  

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