Unique Gifts For a 55th Milestone Birthday
55 and ready to thrive! A 55th birthday is a fun, inspiring and exciting time in a person’s life. Although it may seem confronting to officially be considered a senior citizen, these days 55 is the new 35. Instead of slowing down and considering retirement, 55-year old’s are embarking on new careers, travelling the world, starting new hobbies like painting classes or workshops, and bounding around with a spring in their step. A painting class is a creative and therapeutic gift idea that allows the birthday guest to learn a new skill and express themselves in a playful way. 55 is an age for self-discovery, reflection, and self-care. It’s an age to try new things, explore the world and prioritise wellbeing all whilst enjoying the awesome benefits that come with being a senior (like seniors’ rates).
So, if your friend, partner or loved one is turning 55 this year, celebrate and commemorate this exciting day with an awesome gift! Forget boring trinkets and meaningless knick knacks, this year say happy 55th birthday with an exciting, awe-inspiring experience! An experience will have the lucky recipient embarking on unique adventures, thrilling activities and exciting escapes! So where do we find these incredible experiences? The answer is Gifting Owl!
With a wide range of extraordinary gift experiences in over 100 countries, Gifting Owl is the one stop shop for all things birthdays! To help you on your quest to finding the perfect birthday experience, we have crafted an all-inclusive list of the top gift experiences perfect for saying happy birthday.
Ideas for men
It’s your husband, partner, or dad’s birthday, but what are you going to get him? I’m sure that after 55 years on this planet he has all the tools, kick knacks, and gadgets he could possibly need (plus more). So, this year don’t add to his pile of stuff, give him a gift he really needs, an experience! For a memorable treat, consider giving him tickets to a special event, such as a comedy show or concert, where he can attend in person and enjoy the sounds and atmosphere. These experiences help guests connect and create lasting memories. You could also arrange a surprise adventure or hire a professional to capture the moment, making the celebration even more special.
Driving Experiences
One of the most popular gift options for men are high adrenaline, fast paced driving experiences. Send him zooming through hills, flying over sand dunes or zipping around the race track in an incredible V8 buggy, race car, 4 WD or rally car and fulfil his childhood dreams! This mind-blowing experience will have his heart beating a million miles a minute, have the adrenaline soaring through his veins and leave him wanting more. Another great auto experience is a motorbike tour. This awesome, agile adventure will have him gripping the edge of his seat with excitement and anticipation. Send him zipping through mountains and along coastlines on the back of a classic motorbike as he navigates the twists and turns of the road. With the ability to choose his speed, the birthday boy can embark on a scenic laid-back ride and soak up the classic bike experience, or, he can put his pedal to the metal, hit top speed and fly through colourful terrain. No matter which option he selects this full of life experience will take his breath away and leave a sparkle of excitement in his eyes.
Ideas for women
Relaxing Experiences
After 55 years of caring for others, raising a family or establishing a career it’s time for your mother, wife or friend to prioritise themselves! This year make it all about the fabulous birthday girl and spoil her with a splendid spa experience. Oozing luxury and leisure, this experience is guaranteed to leave her feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and revitalised. Thoughtful gifts for mom, such as relaxing getaway or a beautiful spa day, show how much she means to you and add a special touch to her celebration. You can also use her birth year or the year she was born as a theme for personalised gifts or decorations, making the moment even more meaningful.
Choose an experience from Gifting Owl’s decadent range of massages, facials, mud baths and hot stone treatments and witness as her mind, body and spirit is transformed.
Water Gift Experiences
The ocean is another fabulous place to feel re-energised and revitalised. The gorgeous aquatic world hidden below the waterline offers an amazing sense of calmness, serenity and beauty. A coral reef snorkel adventure is a fantastic way for your loved one to explore the thriving underwater paradise of marine life and coral formations. This awe-inspiring marine adventure is one of the most magical, birthday experiences and guaranteed to be one that will be remembered forever.
If the birthday girl loves the water but prefers to stay dry, a glamorous tea cruise is a fun, charming way to experience the magical sea environment whilst staying dry. Enjoy a decadent afternoon of gourmet canapes, delicate treats, and bottomless bubbles as the state of the art boat sails along the stunning waterway. This experience will delight and excite the lucky recipient and make her feel like a queen.
Ideas for friends
They say friends are the fruit of life.
Friends support, encourage and stand by one another so when a birthday rolls around it is important to celebrate together! Whether you’re new friends, old friends, work friends or family friends, a celebratory experience is a great way to bring each other together and create incredible shared memories that will last a lifetime. A birthday dinner is one of the best and most memorable ways to celebrate a birthday with friends.
Food And Drink Experiences
This year, instead of going to your usual, local restaurant, make this dinner a unique and unforgettable experience by dining at an award winning restaurant. Have your meal prepared by a world class chef and experience the finest quality meals and degustations. Extravagant and remarkable, this is one birthday gift they will certainly thank you for. If you are looking for the equivalent to an adult birthday party, a brewery tour is the experience for you! Loaded with beer, barrel halls, and bucketloads of banter, this fun filled experience has everything a birthday celebration could possibly need!
Round up the lucky birthday goer and their closest friends and embark on an exceptional tour of the best barrel halls and local breweries. As you and your friends enjoy a myriad of beer varieties and sample the exotic flavours your night could easily become a big one and provide some fun memories that will be laughed about well into the future. If your friend is more of a vino lover than a beer fan, a great alternative is a winery tour! Spend the day exploring breathtaking vineyards, touring rustic cellars and sampling the finest quality wines this world has to offer. What great party celebration is complete without birthday party decorations and backdrops?
Ideas for your partner
Quality, one-on-one time with the person you love is one of the most valuable gifts a person can receive. So, this year give your partner a gift experience you can enjoy together. Prioritizing quality time helps you connect and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.
Whether it’s a luxurious dinner, adrenaline-filled activity, relaxing weekend getaway or wholesome cultural experience, the time you spend together is guaranteed to be cherished forever. If you are looking to sweep your partner off their feet, a fine dining experience is the perfect option. This high-class, intimate experience is the ultimate experience for food lovers and the most romantic way to celebrate their special day. Enjoy a delicious, gourmet menu and speciality drinks at one of the world’s top restaurants. The tantalising tastes and flavoursome food is so good they will be raving about this experience for many years to come.
Adrenaline Filled Experiences
55 is an awesome age to try new experiences and tick off those bucket list items and what better way to do it than side by side with your loved one? Sky diving, bungee jumping and white-water rafting are three of the top bucket list experiences and make for great birthday adventures! As your heart rate increases and the adrenaline pumps through your veins, you’ll be glad to have your loved one by your side supporting you through this incredible experience! Travel is another big bucket list item.
Travel excites, motivates and inspires us and is a great way to experience new people, places and things. This birthday, fulfil your partners wildest dreams and gift them a getaway to their favourite location. Head to a beautiful destination for a surprise trip, or arrange a relaxing couples massage. A cosy Northern Lights Tour will see you and your partner snuggling up in a sleigh and gliding over the glaciers of Iceland in search of the Northern Lights. A majestic whale-watching experience will have you sailing the crystal blue waters of Australia alongside the world’s largest mammals. And a Mallorca Sky To Sea Tour will have you venturing through the picture perfect landscapes along the Spanish coastline, where the sounds of nature enhance every moment.
From sea to snow, Gifting Owl offers a range of international getaways that are perfect for your birthday adventure. With an outstanding range of experiences in over 100 countries, you are guaranteed to find the perfect gift experience for your loved one! If you want to skip traditional gifts, consider giving a personalised coupon for a special activity or quality time together - these creative gifts show what the experience truly means to the recipient.
