Honeymoons and babymoons have long been reasons to plan a getaway, but why wait for a major life event to indulge on a celebratory trip? You deserve to commemorate more of life’s other milestones — the unexpected wins, as it were.
Grab your friends or family and lift each other up by the suitcase straps — it’s time to treat yourself to travel.
As always, check for travel restrictions and closures before planning your trip.
Party Like It’s Your (Half-) Birthday
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that it’s important to find any reason to celebrate life — and that includes celebrating half-birthdays. Whatever month marks the midway point to your next birthday, it’s always a perfect time to visit Nashville.
Pop into one of Music City’s honky-tonks to listen to an up-and-coming singer-songwriter; play half-birthday games, like planning a scavenger hunt throughout the city; and instead of buying a ready-made half-birthday cake, opt for a class at Goo Goo Cluster’s Chocolate School.
Home base for all this half-birthday fun is the Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown Nashville. Fuel your day of fun with brunch or a cup of coffee to go at Drug Store Coffee.
Later, take your celebration to a new level at Rare Bird, the Noelle’s rooftop bar with terrific views of the city. Or go down to the basement, where you’ll find a door that looks like it opens to a storage closet. Open it, and — surprise! You’ve found Hidden Bar, a speakeasy with ever-changing themes throughout the year.
So Long, Student Loans
You’ve worked hard to pay off your student loans, so it’s time to celebrate with an indulgent weekend in Savannah. Stroll around the city’s charming squares, shaded by a tree canopy dripping with Spanish moss. Bite into some of the best fried chicken in the South at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, where the line is worth the wait, and make reservations for a dinner to remember at an iconic restaurant, The Olde Pink House.
Raise your glasses high and bid so long to those student loans at The Lost Square, the rooftop bar at The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown Savannah. The panoramic views of the Savannah River are as inspiring as your debt-free days ahead.
Toast to Your Health
The landscapes of Bali are naturally beautiful — from volcanoes reaching for the sky to terraced rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see to inviting white sand beaches — so it’s no wonder this part of the world is known as “the Land of the Gods.”
This serene setting is the perfect place to celebrate a clean bill of health.
Drink in Bali’s tranquility at Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali, overlooking dense forests and the Wos River. Here you can practice yoga in the quiet of the hotel’s yoga shed, soak in the panoramic pool that seemingly flows into the river, and find complete relaxation through a ritual at Tahara Spa.
The swinging seats at the Naga Rooftop Bar & Lounge are the perfect place to cap off an evening. And the hotel’s Rafting Brunch is a unique experience: Dine on flavorful dishes while floating on a luxury raft in the middle of the river.
Hello, Graduate
You’ve put in the time, dedication and work to earn your graduate degree, and it’s time to celebrate! Join the likes of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens when you plan a celebratory trip to Bath, England, the only city in the U.K. to hold the distinction of being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition the region’s history — think Stonehenge and Roman baths dating back to A.D. 43 — the fictional Netflix show “Bridgerton” was also filmed here.
Find more inspiration when you make reservations at Abbey Hotel Bath, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the heart of the city. Each of the boutique hotel’s modern bedrooms are inspired by the worlds of art, cinema and photography. That same inspiration carries through to Abbey Hotel Kitchen and the Art Bar.
BFFs Forever
When you’ve met the one, you know: You laugh at the same jokes, order the same drinks and take the same classes at the gym. Friends are an important part of our lives, so why not celebrate the anniversary of meeting your bestie? One fun destination to do just that is Amsterdam, with its flowing canals, vivid street art and bicycling culture … tandem ride, anyone?
After a day exploring the city, treat your BFF to a drink and some bites at Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, which sits at the intersection of five canals. Grab a table outside overlooking the waterways and recount your favorite memories while you create new ones together.
Congrats on the New Gig
Landing a new job is reason to celebrate, and one fab spot to do just that is Scottsdale, Arizona. Show the desert who’s boss on a mountain biking adventure, find work-life balance on a stand-up paddleboard on Saguaro Lake, or set your sights higher on a hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert.
One place you’ll want to make a splash is the Hotel Adeline, Scottsdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale, where the pool sets the stage for a weekend party scene. Reserve a private poolside cabana or daybed, settle in for an afternoon under the warm Arizona sun, and raise a glass (or two, or three) to the new gig.
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