Top 10 Things to Do to Celebrate a 50th Birthday

Las Vegas: This is tried and true. Seeing Las Vegas in your late 40's or at 50 is certainly a different perspective. You can certainly do Las Vegas the same way you’ve been doing it for the last 30 years since your 20's, but you can switch it up. Check things off the bucket list, like going on a Grand Canyon helicopter tour, taking a raft down the river or walking out to the Skywalk to experience one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders. There are still plenty of times to do the usual gambling, betting, and eating, of course. If you still want to go to a club, arrange a VIP experience.

F1 Experience: You’ve seen it on TV, but TV does not do F1 justice. Celebrate a 50th birthday with a F1 Experience in style. Take a tour of the paddock, watch the race in a covered and climate-controlled space, walk the GRID and enjoy the hospitality options.

Charter a yacht: Imagine you and your closest friends sailing on the Mediterranean, stopping off in Portofino, Italy for some lunch, then heading to a hidden beach to enjoy the rest of the day. You don’t have to wait for your chance on Below Deck; you can experience it yourself for your 50th birthday.

South Beach, Miami: Another tried-and true. I’ve never had a bad time in South Beach, Miami. It’s a perfect location to celebrate a 50th birthday. Relax on the beach during the day, head out to some of the best restaurants at night. South Beach is all about the vibes.

Riviera Maya, Mexico: Hey, you are 50; let’s relive your spring break, but only this time, at a higher-end resort. Perhaps a few nights at the Rosewood Mayakoba or if you prefer an all-inclusive, check out the adults-only all-inclusive, Unico 2070.

Go cruising: There are multiple ways to cruise; it may be time for a river cruise along the Danube River in Europe, cross off a bucket list item to see Antarctica, or take a few months off and take a transatlantic cruise across the world.

Bali: To me, going to Bali is considered a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but I ended up going three times. It is a place you must visit. There are certainly many places like Bali, such as the Maldives, Thailand, Japan or Vietnam. To me, Bali is a special place.

Rent a villa: Rent a villa and invite your friends and family to join you. A few places to rent a villa come to mind, including Bali, Tuscany or Lake Como. Plenty of places to rent a villa, but Asia and Europe come to mind.

Cross off some bucket list items: Let’s revisit that bucket list; maybe you still need to go on a safari. Maybe you need to connect spiritually, then visit Bhutan. You’ve been watching food shows on Netflix and want to check out the food scenes in South Korea or Japan.

Hit a major sporting event: I’ve almost completed my Tennis Grand Slam. I’ve been to Wimbledon in England, the French Open in France, and the US Open in New York. I have the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, left. Maybe you want to go see a World Cup or the Masters. Why not make that a 50th birthday celebration event.