Bon voyage retirement party
A travel-themed send-off with boarding pass invitations, a world map of suggestions and dishes from around the globe.
- Guests
- 15-50 guests
- Party length
- 3-4 hours
- Prep time
- Half a day
- Ages
- All ages
What it could look like
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What it is
A retirement party for someone planning to travel. Invitations look like boarding passes, food comes from around the world, and guests pin their best travel tips on a giant map. Gifts often go towards a dream trip.
Plan ahead
- Four weeks before: send boarding-pass-style invitations (“Flight RET2026 to Retirement”).
- Two weeks before: organise a group gift - a travel voucher, luggage or a travel journal.
- The day before: set up food stations and the map.
Set the scene
Vintage suitcases, maps, globes, paper planes hanging from the ceiling, flags and a “Departures” board listing destinations.
World food tour
- Spain: tapas
- Italy: bruschetta and arancini
- India: samosas and onion bhajis
- Japan: sushi rolls
- France: cheese board and baguette
- USA: mini sliders
Activities
- Travel tips map: guests pin a place with a note.
- Passport stamps: guests collect a stamp at each food station.
Tips
- Name tables after destinations.
- Keep speeches warm and short.
On the day
- Check-in (20 min): guests arrive with boarding pass invitations.
- World food tour (60 min): stations with dishes from different countries.
- Travel tips map (ongoing): pin your favourite place and why.
- Speeches and gift (20 min): often a contribution towards a dream trip.
- Departure toast (10 min).
Shopping list
travel themed party decorations
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boarding pass invitations
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world map pin board
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luggage tags personalised
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travel journal
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globe decoration
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