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Getting close to entering a whole new decade has made us think about ways to celebrate even more – and particularly how we choose to spend our special occasions. It’s completely true that every day is a blessing and nevertheless, we should cherish every birthday, not only the ones where you not only get one year older, but you’re also changing the prefix.

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50 years old is a very important stage in everyone’s life because it means you’ve had significant experiences, you’ve definitely had your ups and downs and you should celebrate it accordingly. We’ve made up a list of 10 amazing ways you can celebrate your 50th birthday!

SPA Time

First off, it is all about relaxing. You’re probably not spending enough time thinking about yourself. Whether you’re fully focusing on your career or your family, sometimes it is all about focusing on yourself and your wellbeing.

When was the last time you gave yourself a full day of relaxing, that includes maybe a massage, getting a facial done and ending the full experience with some sauna? You can do it by yourself or accompanied by your loved ones, but our recommendation is to have this done! It's a must!

Fancy Dinner

As mentioned above, sometimes we have the tendency of focusing on other things and not spending a lot of money on perishable things, such as meals, drinks or desserts. When you’re turning 50 years-old it is only fair to treat yourself and your closest people with an experience that you’re not that used to do too often.

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For instance, you can book a table at the fanciest restaurant in your area and if they have a “special room” or some sort of premium package, you should definitely take it into account and make your celebration one of a kind!

Trip to the Beach

Mayne the beach is very far away from where you live or you don’t have enough time to go there frequently, relax and sunbath. But now it is the perfect time to take advantage of the opportunity!

You should take the day off work and go to a sandy beach while getting tanned. And why not end the day off with a beautiful dinner by the seaside while enjoying the sunset and thinking about what amazing things you’ve experienced over the past years and what lessons you’ve learned?

Trip to the Mountains

If your birthday is around winter/fall time or if you don’t have any type of beach close to you, you should definitely consider going to the mountains! Not only will it help you relax but it is also fun because there are plenty of activities to do around the premises.

If you are a more cozy type of person, you can choose to sit in a cabin, enjoy some warm beverages, spend quality time over dinner with friends or family. On the other hand, you can spend most of your time outside, in the snow, doing some winter sports, such as snowboarding or skiing!

Go on a cruise

Nothing says birthday celebration like going on a cruise! You can choose to go on a short one if your working schedule is not as permissive as you would wish. For instance, there are cruises that last only for ten days and they are no more expensive than 300$.

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So if you would be interested in spending your 50th birthday in this manner you should remember that it’s not as pricey as you would think! Besides, being on the sea for so long serves both as a chance to reflect upon the good and the bad and to have a relaxing time!

Concert/Opera/Movie

Most of the times it is not about how many fancy things to do on your birthday. If you don't want anything special but to spend some quality time with yourself you can go to one of your favorite plays or go see your loved band at a concert.

Sometimes, we tend to postpone these type of events because we don’t have enough time or other things seem to be more important. But if it’s your birthday and you wanted for so long to go to one event of this sort you should definitely do it!

Get a tattoo

Whether you already have plenty of tattoos or it is something that has been in the back of your head for a long time now, this anniversary seems like it’s the proper time to get a tattoo done! How about something significant for your celebration?

Or something you’ve always wanted to get but were too afraid of the pain or maybe the commitment of a permanent enhancement? Either way, we deeply believe that marking your 50th birthday with a celebratory tattoo is a perfect way to cherish the moment!

Ride a hot air balloon

This is a dream plenty of people have – the feeling of flying through the skies but much more interesting than flying with a plane because you get the chance to breathe the fresh air and feel it in your hair.

There are a lot of companies that offer hot air balloons rides and there are some specifically made for birthdays where they offer some complimentary food and drinks. Moreover, it is a great thing to do prior to going out to dinner to celebrate it with your friends and family. We feel that it’s like a little adventure that will encapsulate your 50th birthday.

Get a makeover

Even though there shouldn’t be any special occasion for you to get pampered, this anniversary seems like it’s just the right time to do a complete makeover! We’re talking skincare, next to some hairstyle change.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be blonde, but your hair is very dark, or you’ve wanted to buy some new clothes but you never thought that they are worth the money. Now it’s the chance to start making some changes in your looks – if that is something you wish for.

Throw a big party

Parties are the first thing that pops into one’s mind when they are considering a birthday party. Everybody loves to have fun and to have that specific night where they have all of their friends and family next altogether having fun and being thankful for having you in their life.

We truly believe that throwing a big party for your 50th birthday will give everybody a nice story to tell over the years when they look back and think of the greatest memories they had. You can rent a nice venue, or if you are more drawn by a club, you can just take your loved ones in your favorite one! It’s up to you!

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