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Turning 60? 5 Ways To Celebrate Sixty Spins Around The Sun

Written By: William Rivers
Reviewed By: William Rivers
Published: October 19, 2022
Last updated: October 1, 2024

The big birthdays are the perfect excuse to have a big celebration if that is your sort of thing. However you like to commemorate, doing something special for your sixtieth birthday is essential; it is one of life's great milestones. Moreover, consider incorporating retirement plan design discussions into the festivities, ensuring a holistic approach to this significant life stage. Here are five fun ways to mark the occasion, whether you enjoy a big party or something on a smaller scale.

Throw A Party

Sometimes the oldest traditions are the best, as you probably know well. Reaching 60 years on the planet Earth is an event worthy of a party, so why not throw a big one for you, your family, and your friends? Celebrate your special day in style with one of these ideas from Greenvelope. They help people make the most of important occasions and gather friends and family together with their online invites and RSVP tracking. Their sixtieth-birthday party ideas will help you throw a party you will remember for many more years to come.

There is no better way to celebrate a birthday than with a party, but by organizing it yourself, you take control. No nasty surprises, just all the things you enjoy. You get to choose your favorite venue, your favorite foods, and the entertainment.

Set A Goal And Achieve It

It is easy to put things off in life, often for decades. Have you always wanted to run a marathon? Climb a mountain? Visit all the pubs in your local town. Your sixtieth birthday is the perfect excuse to do something you have always wanted to do but have never been able to find the time for.

The satisfaction that comes from setting a goal and achieving it should not be underestimated, and it is also an opportunity to tick something off your bucket list. You could even choose a few goals and build up to your birthday by achieving a whole list of goals. Get a charity involved and get sponsored for completing your tasks. This way, you get to give something back to the community while also celebrating your sixty years.

Take A Trip

Maybe parties are not your thing. That's fine; you have plenty of other options to choose from. The most popular is a celebratory holiday to somewhere you have always wanted to go to or an old favorite. You can do this and still have a party with friends and family if you want, but if you skip the party, you can invest more money in your getaway.

The destination may not be too crucial. Have you always wanted a Caribbean island experience at a luxury all-inclusive resort? This is the perfect opportunity to live the dream. Perhaps you fancy a touring holiday, taking in the sights and sounds of a foreign land and getting off the beaten track? Celebrating your sixtieth is a great excuse to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Cruises are a great choice for a simple but luxurious voyage away from the stresses and strains of life. Once you are onboard, you a well taken care of with a variety of restaurants to choose from and lots of places to enjoy some entertainment. If you fancy a quiet night, you can spend one having a few drinks on the balcony and watching the waves go by.

Choose Rest And Relaxation

Many people do not enjoy the fuss and attention that comes with celebration, and that is fair enough. The best plan for your sixtieth birthday may be to simply stay in and enjoy a warm and restful night at home. Big parties are not everyone's cup of tea; some people just want a night at home with a cup of tea.

Schedule yourself some 'me time'. Try and get any birthday phone calls and visitors out of the way early so you can shut the door. Don't make cooking part of your birthday duties unless that is something you enjoy. Get your favorite takeaway delivered, or have an easy meal prepped the day before. Just sit back, relax, and reflect.

Make A Permanent Change

Looking for a way to commemorate sixty orbits of the sun? Have you considered getting a tattoo? You are never too old to get inked, and body art is a fantastic way to celebrate and commemorate your special day. 

You can choose something small and simple or make a bigger statement if that is something you have always wanted to do. Make sure you research your tattoo artist first. They should have a long portfolio of successful inks to show you and work with you to refine your design.

Sixty years on planet Earth is an important event that should be celebrated, no matter how you like to mark an occasion. Any one of these ideas is a great way to say hello to sixty, but why stop at one? Make the most of your milestones by using a few of them to celebrate the big six-oh.

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William Rivers is an editor with a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling at Maine State University. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the senior healthcare industry.
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