We’re not talking about the kind you eat. Yep, you’re the one who’s going to get roasted. Our advice? Be sure to invite a diverse group of family and friends to the Zoom party, pour yourself a big glass of wine and get ready to swallow your pride…and do a few spit takes. This will be a birthday bash (pun intended) to remember. 10. Take a Cooking Class Book a party house. If lots of you want to celebrate that big birthday together and you're based all over the country, then a party house might be the perfect solution. Top tip, ask the owners who they use to clean the property and book them yourself at the end of your stay too. The truth is I never saw life like that before. I postponed so many things and say that I will do it when I have more time, more money, have a life companion, etc. Instead, I watched the summer solstice sunrise from our local hill and listened to the dawn chorus in the park close to my house. Even closer to home I spent several weeks creating a wildlife area in the garden, including a pond, bog area and log pile. I discovered we had plenty of hedgehog visitors too. Garden pond

Volunteer for a good cause that is out of your comfort zone (at a soup kitchen, the food bank, your local animal shelter, etc.) Scuba diving is a wondrous experience. You can learn at a pool or out on the ocean. Either way, if you’ve never done it before, you are in for a treat. 12.- Spend the night at a 5-star hotelHaving sex in usual places are also among the weird things over 50s have done, including at a bus stop, in a cave and even at a rubbish dump. TOP 50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU'RE 50

Do a 30-day challenge for a habit I want to develop or change. Which I will identify this summer. But I think this might really serve me when I carve out the time and practice the discipline to the write that book in #3 above. However online events abounded. A night in adventure offered talks by several different explorers, talking about UK based adventures. In my other life I’d have been a volcanologist so a talk about Living with volcanoes was perfect. And lastly, a sobering lecture by George McGavin on What have insects done for us. Outcome of that talk, the human species is doomed! Days out Oxford

5. Try a Tasting Menu at a Fancy Restaurant

Cinema visits. This should be an easy thing to do at any time but I always manage to miss films in the cinema. Must make an effort to go this year. Similar to the option above, cuddle up on the couch in your favorite PJs and binge-watch movies or series you love. Who cares what the rest of the world thinks of how you spend your birthday! With half a century under your belt you know exactly what you want and exactly how you like it. But we all love a bit of inspiration from time to time and that's where we come in. Since 2010 we've helped lots of customers design the perfect 50th birthday gift and been privilege to some of the surprises they've been planning alongside. You really are a creative and imaginative bunch! So, here are the 50 most inspired and totally fantastic ideas for having a blast on your 50th birthday or to help you plan the best celebrations for your bestie! A common thing to do for anniversaries is spend the day at the spa. It’s great to pamper yourself with something incredibly relaxing, with a hint of luxury added into the mix, and even something as intimate as a massage can be enjoyed together with your significant other. Stay whole and centered on this journey. I’ve got this long list, and a new business I’m growing, friendships, family and a partner to stay connected to, and lots of ways I want to explore the world in 2018. Being thoughtful about my choices and remembering the things I need in my life to stay whole and in balance will help.

Create your own signature scent. Another fab activity that you can do solo or as part of a group. In your fifties, you want to smelling AMAZING. If massages are just not a part of your self-care routine, treat yourself for a 90-minute aromatherapy massage.You can even have a private party in your favorite restaurant by renting out part or all of it for your special occasion. We rented a local french restaurant for our wedding, and it cost much less than you might expect. Plus, all the guests had an amazing meal. Our friend celebrated his 50th by renting a private room at a local brewery. We celebrated with fresh beer and were treated to a brewery tour. It was a fun way to celebrate a special day. 10. Book a Weekend at a Luxurious Hotel A 50th Birthday deserves more than a trip or a party. Why not celebrate by accomplishing 50 new things in 50 weeks? Or learn how to cook something you've always loved. Whether is a masterclass in bread baking, cake decorating, or biscuit icing. You might even master the epic birthday cake that you've always wanted! It is during these mini-retirements that he did things like learned to dance the Tango, took German lessons as well as Spanish lessons. Staying out all night partying, jumping into a pool fully clothed and learning to say 'no' to your mother also made the list.