A recent Wall Street Journal article has shed light on a former stigma that has transitioned into a celebrated societal norm that some South Florida hotels are beginning to capitalize on. These hotels have started offering extravagant divorce party packages tailored to individuals ready to embrace a new beginning and move on to the next phase in their lives:
I Do, I Did, I’m Done – The Gabriel South Beach
Experience the ultimate freedom celebration with The Gabriel South Beach’s “I Do, I Did, I’m Done” Divorce Package. As soon as you arrive, you will be welcomed with a “Screw-Them-Driver” cocktail made with a vodka screwdriver to set the tone for an unforgettable stay. The package includes an in-room K’Alma Spa treatment that rejuvenates your oceanfront suite experience. In a symbolic twist, you can exchange your wedding attire for a “Moving On Box,” which contains ten transformative items, including a stress-relieving squeezable donkey, rose-colored glasses, a shot glass with the text “Take a Shot, I Just Untied the Knot,” “Affirmation for a Badass” cards, a journal, a tiny coffin to “bury your ring,” a complimentary mini bottle of your preferred beverage, and more. The package also comes with black car service to Giselle Miami, rated as the “Best New Restaurant” by the Miami Herald, and drop-off at any of Miami’s popular clubs, such as Space or E11even. The next morning, you will wake up to an IV hydration treatment, followed by cabana bottle service at the hotel’s courtyard pool. End your day by admiring the stunning sunset with a champagne toast at the hotel’s breathtaking rooftop pool. This package is available upon request, subject to availability.
So Long, I’m Moving On! – The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, a 96-room boutique property, has recently introduced the “So Long, I’m Moving On” Divorce Party Package. This package is designed to provide newly divorced guests with a unique and refreshing experience. It empowers guests to embark on a new chapter in their lives. The resort offers a water-bound ritual as the centerpiece of this celebration, allowing guests to inscribe memories they want to let go of on water-soluble paper. They watch as their past dissolves away, making way for positive aspirations. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with playful “Ball & Chain” cupcakes and a kit containing a journal, rose-colored glasses, and “I Do, I Did, I’m Done” party favors. During cocktail hour at the bar, guests can enjoy “Alimony-tinis,” a nod to newfound liberation. The resort also offers exciting excursions, such as a tour of Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery, featuring signature Rum Runner cocktails, and a private sunset sail to add to the experience.
From Knots to Not – The Gabriel Miami
Individuals who have gone through a divorce can now celebrate their new beginning with The Gabriel Miami’s exciting “From Knots to Not” Divorce Party Package. The hotel, located in Downtown Miami with 129 rooms and suites, offers spacious accommodations with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, making it perfect for watching the sunrise over the stunning Miami skyline. When they arrive, guests will be served “The Last Word” cocktail and given a customized “Divorce Party Swag Bag” that includes everything they need to celebrate, from saucy “Freedom Fizz” bath bombs like the OUAI Chill Pills bath bombs, luxurious “New Beginnings” skin care products such as Loved01 face and body moisturizer for post-party rejuvenation, a curated “Divorce Playlist” full of empowering tunes to set the mood, a jar of calming affirmations, and delectable “Breakup Bliss” chocolates. As the day ends, the hotel welcomes guests to an unforgettable night of clubbing at nearby clubs Space and E11even, known for hosting renowned DJs and attracting Miami’s hottest crowd. Guests may also request a customizable package.
