40 and Thriving: Unforgettable Destinations to Celebrate Your Milestone Birthday
Born in 1986?
Then you know what is coming up in 2026!
The big 4-Oh!
Whether you are eager and excited to enter this new era or dreading it, what better way to celebrate (or avoid) it than with an epic getaway?
No matter how you want to ring in this new era: with your partner, friend group, or solo, quiet and introspective, full-on party, or anything in between, there is a perfect destination for you.
These are some of out favorite places to ring in a milestone birthday.
Turning 40 in Luxury
What better way to celebrate a 40th Birthday than wrapped in luxury?
Whether you are spoiling yourself, popping bottles with your closest friends, or sipping champagne with your love, these are our most luxurious getaways for your big birthday.
Maldives
Luxury in luxury, the Maldives truly has it all for your milestone birthday celebration.
Not only do the Maldives offer one-of-a-kind luxury accommodations, but also offer full-service (think: personal butler) and customizable packages to curate your dream birthday celebration.
Your travel advisor will take your celebration to the next level with birthday packages that can include private candlelit dinners on the beach, sunset cruises, or even champagne breakfasts on a sandbank.
Looking for a more traditional celebration? Your travel advisor can arrange a cake, champagne toast, and spa day!
Santorini
For our late spring to early autumn birthday babies, Santorini is the ideal location with perfect weather, fewer crowds, and endless options for dreamy accommodations.
Santorini offers the perfect setting to ring in a milestone birthday for anyone looking to enjoy luxury stays, epic views and sunsets, and incredible dining experiences.
This Greek destination has endless options to elevate your 40th birthday celebration ranging from private yachts to intimate dinners taking in some of the worlds’ best sunsets.
Turks and Caicos
Offering 5-star resorts and villas with every amenity you could dream off, white sand beaches, and splurge worthy excursions, Turks and Caicos is the perfect destination to spoil yourself.
Work with your travel advisor to elevate your birthday experience with a yacht charter to truly make it a party to remember.
introspective 40th birthday retreats
If turning 40 has you doing a little introspection and reflection, these are some of our favorite places for reflection and self connection.
Sedona, Arizona
You don’t need to leave the US for some of the world’s best nature. Sedona is renowned for it’s hiking, meditation, yoga, sound healing, and energy work, making it the perfect destination for an introspective 40th birthday celebration.
Take a birthday hike through red rock formations and visit a spiritual "vortex" energy center to start your 4oth year off wrapped in positive energy and personal connection.
Work with your travel advisor to book the perfect spa getaway and/or attend one of Sedona’s famed personal growth retreats.
Ubud, Bali
It is likely not a surprise to find the yoga capital of the world on a list of places to visit for a soulful and introspective birthday.
With so much more to offer than just yoga retreats, Bali has something for everyone seeking to connect with themselves and move in to the next year renewed.
With meditation, yoga, ecstatic dance, Ayurveda, and water purification ceremonies, and even silent retreats, Bali is the pace to truly unplug, relax, and reconnect with oneself.
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Looking to get off the typical tourist path and truly disconnect from the world and connect with yourself?
What better place than a mystical lake surrounded by volcanos and indigenous villages?
Lake Atitlan is home to spiritual retreats and shamanic healing experiences, as well as opportunities to hike volcanos, kayak in the tranquil lake and take peaceful walks between villages.
If you are seeking some sand and sand for your big birthday, these are some of our favorite destinations. Offering a mix of rest and relaxation and optional adventure and excursions, these are sure to make any 4oth birthday one to remember.
40th Birthday Beach Getaways
Beach getaways can be the perfect way to rest and relax, but also offer the opportunity for a little adventure, great parties, laid back or luxury experiences.
Whether all-inclusive or a la carte, these beach getaways allow you to curate your dream birthday trip.
Ibiza, Spain
Perfect for the beach-meets-party celebration, Ibiza offers both world class beaches and world famous parties.
Ibiza is especially appealing for a mid-life celebrations with it’s active night life and chill, relaxing day time vibes.
There is also a huge array of options for daytime activities for a more adventurous celebration, including: kayaking and paddleboarding, cave exploration, and cliff jumping.
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Mexico has endless options for perfect beach getaways to celebrate your 40th, but we are 100% team all-inclusive for your big birthday celebration, and some of our favorite resorts are found in Riviera Maya.
We love this area for birthday celebrations due to the vast array of stays, offering everything from luxury, family friendly, romantic, and even nudist stays!
This is also the perfect region for a short birthday getaway with easy transit from Cancun airport.
Be sure to check out some of our favorite resorts Riviera Maya here, and reach out to us today to get you the best prices and packages on your perfect birthday getaway!
Maui Hawaii
Always dreamed of visiting Maui?
What’s more exciting than celebrating your 40th birthday at a luau? Add in some of the world’s most stunning nature and beaches, a helicopter ride, snorkeling, and some relaxation and you have one epic birthday celebration.
Maui offers an experience for every type of celebration, whether are seeking a lowkey romantic getaway, soulful solo venture, or fun friend’s trip.
Cruise in to 40
No matter how you want to turn 40, there is the perfect cruise option for you! Cruises offer all the luxury, relaxation, fun and pampering without all the planning.
Want to feel like a kid again? Take a Disney Cruise!
Enjoy adults-only fun on a Virgin Voyages Cruise.
Looking for the ultimate foodie experience on board? Set sail like a celebrity on Celebrity!
Reach out to our team of cruise experts today to determine which cruise line is the best option for your milestone birthday.
Romantic Birthday Escapes
Looking to celebrate with your love in a romantic destination? Check out these 10 Dreamy Destinations for the Perfect Romantic Getaway here.
Start Planning Today
Turning 40 can be a time of celebration, one of reflection, or just another day, but it is the perfect time to treat yourself to a getaway!
We are here to curate that perfect milestone birthday vacation for you, no matter what type of experience you are looking for.
Reach out to us today to start your stress-free planning.
