Turning 50 in Six Months: Where Should We Go?
I feel like there’s pressure from my friends (and husband) to go somewhere exotic or fun to mark my mid century mark.
I’m not one to make a fuss about my bday AT ALL. But I do think it’d be fun to go to one of the places on my short list:
Thailand, Croatia, Buenos Aires
Or keep it more local near the US and just do Caribbean/Puerto Rico etc. Its in February so a tropical getaway from NYC would be a welcome change of scenery.
What say you? Have you ever taken a special trip for a monumental birthday?
| by Anonymous | reply 30 | July 23, 2019 12:24 AM
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Angkor Wat in Cambodia is very impressive.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | July 22, 2019 6:42 PM
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It would help to know what your interests are, and the beach sounds like one of them.
Based on my limited knowledge of your goals, I'd say Thailand. Croatia will obviously be cold in February and even in the summer it is not "tropical" per se. Buenos Aires is a port city. While it will be warmer in February, it's not exactly a beach destination.
I'm not a huge fan of the Caribbean as it is for the most part homophobic. I'd consider Puerto Vallarta, which will be in high season as all the North American snowbirds are escaping winter. Very lively gay scene, however, if that is your thing.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | July 22, 2019 6:55 PM
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Take a Patagonian cruise.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | July 22, 2019 6:56 PM
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Thailand is fun. Good cheap food, nice beaches.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | July 22, 2019 7:02 PM
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Somewhere meaningful but far. It should be about more than sitting on the beach and drinking. And if you’re like me, the desire to do “adventurous” long trips fades quickly. At 55, I want to go back to familiar places that I like and know - ideally without a huge travel hassle.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | July 22, 2019 7:12 PM
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Another vote of Angkor Watt. Visit either Thailand or Vietnam with a few days in Angkor.
Another possibility is Macchu Picchu in Peru
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | July 22, 2019 7:22 PM
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So, your birthday is in January? Head south - New Zealand or Australia. Trips of a lifetime.
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | July 22, 2019 7:34 PM
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Seriously looked into Macchu Picchu but the climbing and high altitude won’t work with some of my small group
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | July 22, 2019 7:34 PM
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R14, there is very little climbing. A bus takes you up the mountain to the entrance and you just walk around up there.
The high altitude may pose a problem, particularly if you're out of shape. I used diamox pills to help, but they just made me feel so weird.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | July 22, 2019 8:02 PM
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I went to Egypt for my 50th. Not sure I’d suggest that now.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | July 22, 2019 8:34 PM
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You might want to consider South Africa, Cape Town is lovely and they will be having Summer there. Go on to Johannesburg, Pretoria and a safari in Kruger National Park or a side trip to Botswana, which has smaller, better maintained parks.
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | July 22, 2019 8:42 PM
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Palm Springs sounds good for you grand pappy.
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | July 22, 2019 8:47 PM
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London and to see a couple of shows in the West End. Then head to Paris because everyone should see Paris at least once.
| by Anonymous | reply 20 | July 22, 2019 8:59 PM
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Venice, Italy, one of the most unique cities in the world.
| by Anonymous | reply 21 | July 22, 2019 9:00 PM
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Buenos Aires and then fly to Iguasu Falls and stay on the Brazilian side.
| by Anonymous | reply 22 | July 22, 2019 9:01 PM
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Two relaxing destinations, and you don't have to ski:
Grendelwald, Switzerland...if you'd like to be in the Alps amidst spectacular scenery.
Chamonix, France...the French Alps are magnificent.
| by Anonymous | reply 24 | July 22, 2019 9:06 PM
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[quote]A nursing home, OP.
At his age, he may not live that long
| by Anonymous | reply 27 | July 23, 2019 12:10 AM
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Galaxy’s Edge will be fully open by then, and WDW is a lot safer than those other places. The World Showcase allows you to see the world without having to get a passport.
| by Anonymous | reply 28 | July 23, 2019 12:14 AM
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I’d say Vietnam. It’s beautiful and the people are very friendly
| by Anonymous | reply 29 | July 23, 2019 12:17 AM
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Fifty? You should go to some cemeteries to pick out a nice plot.
| by Anonymous | reply 30 | July 23, 2019 12:24 AM
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