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Milestone Birthday Celebrations

Big birthdays deserve fun getaways! Celebrate with a trip that’s as unforgettable as you are.

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40th Birthday Trip Ideas

Laguna Beach, CA

  • Best Time to Visit: April to June or September to November (fewer crowds, warm but not too hot)

  • Closest Airport: John Wayne Airport (SNA) – ~25 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Chic, artsy, and relaxing with toes in the sand

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Sunset beach picnic with wine + charcuterie

    • Gallery hopping along Pacific Coast Highway

    • Cliffside hike at Heisler Park

    • Brunch at Las Brisas with an ocean view

Park City, UT

  • Best Time to Visit:

    • Winter: December to March (ski season)

    • Summer/Fall: June to September (outdoor adventure season)

  • Closest Airport: Salt Lake City International (SLC) – ~45 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Cozy cabin meets bougie spa weekend

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Ski or snowboard at Deer Valley or Park City Mountain

    • Ride the alpine slide in summer

    • Wine tasting at Old Town Cellars

    • Spa day at Stein Eriksen Lodge

Nashville, TN

  • Best Time to Visit: March to May or September to November

  • Closest Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA) – ~15 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: High-energy, boot-stompin’ birthday bash

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Private party bus with a pink cowboy hat theme

    • Rooftop cocktails on Broadway

    • Brunch crawl in the Gulch

    • Karaoke at Ms. Kelli’s or rent a private room

Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma County)

  • Best Time to Visit: May to October (ideal wine-tasting weather)

  • Closest Airport: Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) – ~15 minutes; SFO or OAK as backup

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Sophisticated sipping and slow-paced charm

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Private wine tour through Russian River Valley

    • Olive oil and balsamic tasting at DaVero

    • Farm-to-table dinner at SingleThread or Barndiva

    • Chill morning with coffee in the town square

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50th Birthday Trip Ideas

Amelia Island, FL

  • Best Time to Visit: March to May or September to November (pleasant weather, fewer crowds)

  • Closest Airport: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) – ~30 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Sophisticated and serene, with seaside charm

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Horseback riding on the beach at sunset

    • Spa day and cocktails at the Ritz-Carlton

    • Shell hunting and bike rides along the coast

    • Brunch in Fernandina Beach’s historic district

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

  • Best Time to Visit:

    • Winter: December to March (snow fun + fireside wine)

    • Summer: June to September (lake life + hiking)

  • Closest Airport: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – ~1 hour

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Active yet indulgent with serious views

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Kayak or paddleboard on Emerald Bay

    • Book a lakefront massage or spa session

    • Hike the Rubicon Trail or ride the gondola

    • Dinner at Edgewood Tahoe with lake views

Las Vegas, NV

  • Best Time to Visit: March to May or September to November

  • Closest Airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) – ~10 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Sparkly, indulgent, and unapologetically extra

  • Favorite Activities:

    • See a headliner show or Cirque du Soleil

    • Pool party at Encore Beach Club or cabana rental at The Cosmopolitan

    • Group spa day at The Waldorf Astoria or The Venetian

    • Dress up for dinner at a celeb chef restaurant like Catch or Nobu

Santa Fe, NM

  • Best Time to Visit: April to October (warm, dry, and festive season)

  • Closest Airport: Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) – ~20 minutes; Albuquerque (ABQ) ~1 hour if needed

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Soulful, sensory, and meaningful

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Spa and soak at Ojo Santa Fe or Ten Thousand Waves

    • Explore Canyon Road’s art galleries

    • Try a chile tasting menu and margarita flight

    • Day trip to Bandelier National Monument or Taos Pueblo

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60th Birthday Trip Ideas

Kiawah Island, SC

  • Best Time to Visit: March to May or September to early November (warm but not humid)

  • Closest Airport: Charleston International Airport (CHS) – ~45 minutes

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Elegant, quiet, and nature-filled with a coastal breeze

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Sunrise bike ride along the sand

    • Dolphin spotting and nature walks

    • Spa day at The Sanctuary Hotel

    • Sunset dinner with seafood and wine at The Atlantic Room

White Mountains, NH

  • Best Time to Visit: September to mid-October (peak foliage), or June to August for mild summer

  • Closest Airport: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – ~2 hours

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Leaf-peeping, fireside chats, and cozy nostalgia

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Scenic train ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway

    • Easy hiking trails like Flume Gorge or Diana’s Baths

    • Explore covered bridges and antique shops

    • Hot cider by the fire at a country inn

Chicago, IL

  • Best Time to Visit: May to October (pleasant weather for patios and rooftop views)

  • Closest Airport: Chicago Midway (MDW) or O’Hare International (ORD)

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Sophisticated celebration with a splash of city glam

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Broadway in Chicago show or a jazz night at The Green Mill

    • Riverwalk stroll + architecture boat tour

    • Dinner at Girl & the Goat or RPM Italian

    • Birthday toast at LondonHouse rooftop

Willamette Valley, OR

  • Best Time to Visit: May to October (sunny vineyard days, harvest season in fall)

  • Closest Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX) – ~1 hour

  • Girls Trip Vibe: Relaxed luxury, wine-soaked beauty, and foodie joy

  • Favorite Activities:

    • Private wine tasting at Domaine Serene or Sokol Blosser

    • Stay at a vineyard inn or luxury lodge in Dundee

    • Farm-to-table dinner in McMinnville

    • Stroll through wine country boutiques and bakeries

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