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Hello mellow:<\/strong> Hurray for turning 18! You can vote and get all the tattoos you want without your parents\u2019 permission. Now it\u2019s time to venture to Seattle<\/a> and eat some cake, while overlooking the Puget Sound. The Pacific Northwest is a prime place to welcome adulthood, as you tour the underground tunnels and brave the tippy top of the Space Needle. From the fascinating exhibits at the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum to sweet eats at Pike Place Market, Seattle is perfect party grounds\u2014and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find plenty of tattoo parlors there, too, but you didn\u2019t hear it from us.<\/p>\n Family affair:<\/strong> You may be getting older, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to act your age. Let loose in Orlando<\/a>, where you and your family can hit up all the amusement parks, eating your way through funnel cake, while seeing how many times you can ride your favorite coaster in a row. Your birthday comes but once a year, so what are you waiting for? Put on some mouse ears and go wild at the waterpark.<\/p>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> You still have a few years until you can sip libations with the 21+ crowd, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t celebrate 18, dancing the night away to your favorite band or DJs. Believe it or not, Los Angeles<\/a> has a ton of music venues and dance clubs where you and your 18+ crew are welcome, from the legendary Whiskey A Go Go to Hollywood\u2019s OHM Nightclub. Beach hop by day, and club hop by night in this trendy SoCal city.<\/p>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> At the stroke of midnight, you\u2019re finally allowed to legally purchase alcohol\u2014so it\u2019s pretty much a given that you\u2019ll want to celebrate with some spirits. Raise your glass and cheers to another year in New Orleans<\/a>, where some bars never even close! Beyond sipping on Sazeracs, you can imbibe all the local flavors, from the delicious Cajun cuisine to the impromptu jazz street sessions.<\/p>\n Hello mellow:<\/strong> Just because you can buy a case of beer and order a round of shots doesn\u2019t mean you need to celebrate your birthday into oblivion. Take it easy with a trip to the hipster city of Portland<\/a>, where you can spend your special day gorging yourself on Voodoo Doughnuts, browsing the vinyl at one of the many record stores, and drinking up the awesome views of the Columbia River. And don\u2019t worry, there are plenty of arcade bars and breweries for when you do want to flash your ID.<\/p>\n Family affair:<\/strong> Not everyone wants their parents around to witness their 21st birthday, but you\u2019re not too cool to spend your birthday adventure with your siblings or cousins. Round up the gang for the perfect excuse for a vacation to Miami<\/a>: your birthday. Nothing says family bonding quite like ordering birthday cocktails at oceanfront bars and eating your weight in Cuban sandwiches and croquetas. After a night that turns to morning, recharge with shot of cafecito and a spot in the sand on Miami Beach.<\/p>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> Thirty is the new 20, haven\u2019t you heard? This calls for dancing until dawn and sleeping it off poolside. Las Vegas<\/a> is just the place to say hello to 3-0, with bottle service and limo rides, of course. Glam it up at the clubs on The Strip, get front row seats to legendary concerts, and float the day away at one of the hottest pool parties in town.<\/p>\n Family affair:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for birthday trip ideas you can share with your partner, consider somewhere a little tamer than Vegas, such as San Diego<\/a>. You\u2019ll still get the warm weather and sunshine, but it\u2019s more beachy, less club-y. Go for a snorkeling excursion in La Jolla Cove and enjoy a meal on the patio of the famous Hotel Del Coronado. With miles of beaches, restaurants with sunset views, and water activities galore, turning another year older never sounded so good.<\/p>\n Hello mellow:<\/strong> You\u2019re happy to leave your 20s in the past, which means you\u2019re over the kinds of celebrations that leave you with a wicked headache come morning. Turn a new leaf this year, and spend your birthday in nature. Yosemite National Park<\/a> is a place where you\u2019ll find peace and quiet, allowing you to recharge for the year ahead. Hike the John Muir Trail and set your sights on the majestic Half Dome\u2014you just may come home feeling younger than when you left!<\/p>\n Viewfinder Tip: <\/strong>Reserve a party bus or limo to tour the Napa Valley vineyards safely and in style.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> Turning 40? Go on, wine about it. That is, drink vino at the Napa Valley<\/a> vineyards. NorCal\u2019s wine country, with its scenic views and endless libations, is one of the most perfect 40th birthday destinations. Spend a peaceful day in the valley getting pampered at a spa, browsing the shops in town, and sipping your way through the vineyards.<\/p>\n Hello mellow:<\/strong> A more relaxed 40th birthday trip idea is to venture to Hilton Head<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re looking to tee up at one of the 30 golf courses in town or take a sunset hike on Pinckney Island, this South Carolina retreat offers plenty of low-key birthday activities. Kayak along Calibogue Sound or simply bask on the shores of Forest Beach\u2014it\u2019s your birthday, you do what you want.<\/p>\n Family affair:<\/strong> Another 4-0 idea is to round up the kids and ring in another year under the desert sun in the Grand Canyon<\/a>. This Arizona hot spot provides the ultimate birthday retreat, where you can celebrate your big day by hiking the trails or relaxing surrounded by incredible scenery. Find a peaceful oasis at the base of Havasu Falls, toast with a glass of wine on the Grand Canyon Railway, and explore the North Rim for a birthday you won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p>\n Family affair:<\/strong> They say you\u2019re over the hill now, but isn\u2019t that the fun part? Throw your hands up and enjoy the ride! Of all the best 50th birthday vacation ideas, Denver<\/a> takes the cake. You can\u2019t go wrong with breathtaking Rocky Mountain views, microbreweries, and nearby ski slopes. Winter or summer, this mountain town offers the best stomping grounds for an outdoorsy birthday bash with your whole family in tow.<\/p>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> If you\u2019re keener on skyscrapers than mountain ranges, go big in NYC<\/a>. This magical city that never sleeps has birthday-worthy celebrations around every corner. Whether you score box seats to a Broadway show, go on a shopping spree on Fifth Avenue, or dine from the top of a revolving rooftop restaurant, you\u2019ll be feeling fine and 50 in New York City.<\/p>\n Hello mellow:<\/strong> It\u2019s your birthday, and you can lounge all day at the pool if you want to. If your idea of the perfect celebration includes relaxing under a cabana with a chilled drink in your hand, then Palm Springs<\/a> is the place for you. This desert playground invites you to soak up the heat at the poolside by day, and explore downtown by night. Mosey around the antique shops, stop in the art galleries, and nosh at the local eateries for a birthday well spent.<\/p>\n Hello mellow:<\/strong> You\u2019re 60, baby! Of all the 60th birthday trip ideas under the sun, you belong on a Honolulu beach on Oahu<\/a> with a frothy drink in your hand. You\u2019ve earned it. Put up your feet on the shores of Waimanalo Beach or heck, take a scuba certification class! Mark off all those Hawaiian bucket list items. From scenic helicopter tours to enchanting luaus, you\u2019ll find more than enough ways to say, \u201cHappy birthday to me!\u201d<\/p>\n Party hardy:<\/strong> Pack the birthday cake and party streamers for a weekend getaway for couples in none other than San Francisco<\/a>. There\u2019s something so magical about the City by the Bay, and it\u2019s even more whimsical when you have something worth celebrating. Book a spa treatment, set sail on a catamaran cruise, and sip handcrafted cocktails on a rooftop with a view of the skyline. This coastal city promises to dazzle on your special day.<\/p>\nTotally cool 21st birthday places<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFabulous 40th birthday vacation ideas<\/h3>\n
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Swanky 60th birthday travel ideas<\/h3>\n
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