A big birthday is around the corner, and you don’t have any ideas on what to do, but you know you’ve got to make it count because after all, a milestone birthday is a cause for celebration. You need a birthday destination that’s worth a group trip, read on to find inspiration for your milestone birthday both in the USA and Canada.
Turning 21 is a rite-of-passage, and if you want all the pomp, glitter, and glamour you and your group deserve, go to Las Vegas, Nevada. The infamous strip is less than five miles long, but simply stroll and you’ll see street performers, show girls, and musicians, in no time at all. In this entertainment capital of the world, book a unique performance by acrobats or magicians, or sing along to tunes by award-winning artists. Grab a cabana at a pool party or a table at a nightclub, where you can legally order a drink in celebratory fashion.
Book your stay at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Skypod, BW Premier Collection.
The cross over to 30 is no time to lament on your 20s, but if you’d like to feel young again, head over to Disneyland in Anaheim California. You and your girlfriends can dress up like Disney princesses, splurge on a Park Hopper pass to skip all the lines, ride the Mickey’s Fun Wheel (a retro Ferris wheel), and take a picture in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Afterwards, shed the costumes and hit one of the beautiful beaches in Orange County, ride tandem bikes at Newport Beach or find seashells at Laguna Beach.
Book your stay at Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection.
Nothing is classier than doing a visit to a vineyard in Virginia’s wine country with your group of friends to celebrate your 40th birthday. “Virginia is recognized as the birthplace of American wine, when early colonists first attempted making wine here in the early 17th century,” reports Wine Country. Charlottesville, Virginia is home to 40+ wineries, and the best place to do a luxury wine tour with your group of friends.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Suites.
For your 18th birthday (or 19th birthday, depending on which province you live in), go out to legally drink with your best buddies in Calgary, Alberta. This city is filled with fun watering holes and even has a brewery district with over 40 breweries. For your special day, check the rooftop CRAFT Beer Market in Downtown Calgary. With shareables and rotating taps, sip on the suds while taking in city views. Or go to The Rec Room for all types of entertainment. With virtual reality, top golf, pool, and ping pong, there’s sure to be something for everyone, and they take reservations for groups size ten and up.
Book your stay at Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre.
For your 30th birthday, you deserve to check off a few things on your bucket list, like enjoying Downtown Vancouver with a mini road trip to Squamish, where you and your friends can ride the Sea to Sky Gondola. The Sea to Sky Gondola provides sweeping views of the coastal forest and mountains – be prepared to have your breath taken away. Head back to Downtown Vancouver for a late lunch and find inspiration with our Girls’ Getaway Guide | Vancouver.
Book your stay at Georgian Court Hotel, BW Premier Collection.
Postcard, picture-perfect Okanagan Valley, British Columbia is the perfect setting for your 40th birthday celebration. With a lake view nearly everywhere and the region emanating Tuscany vibes, this wine country will simply charm you and your friends. Go to Mission Hill Winery, less than 10 minutes from your Best Western Plus Wine Country Hotel & Suites and try the Winemaker’s Dinner, a decadent pairing of their local and classic wines with delectable dishes.
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