Blowing out cake candles is one thing—but what really matters is making those wishes come true, especially when you’re dreaming of fabulous places to go for your birthday. And that’s even more important when it comes to those milestone years that are truly worth celebrating.
Whether you’re a parent marking your young one turning a precious six years old, a newly minted teenager choosing an epic adventure with your family, or you are heading into the golden years ready for the most epic of adventures, one thing’s for sure: the gift of travel never gets old.
Here are some of our favorite ways to ring in each birthday, from a formative trip to Alaska and a stolen-off-the-silver-screen European adventure, to a centering mountain wellness retreat and a once-in-a-lifetime safari.
After all, no matter your age, birthdays that require a travel itinerary and change of scenery are always guaranteed to be most memorable.
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