When you reached the 60’s, it’s all about relaxation, recuperation and retirement. This decade brings the chance to enjoy the finer things in life and the 60th birthday allows you to spoil your elders with the things you know they would enjoy most. Whether it’s a physical present or a celebration that’s planned in advance, celebrating birthdays should be more important as you get older and it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about the ideal present before the big day.

After 60 years of receiving presents, it may be that material items aren’t as much an option as they have been before. It’s true that it’s easier to please with simple things, so a bouquet of flowers is a simple and affordable way to say a thousand words, which can be appreciated at any age. A beautiful bunch of a selection of their favourites could be specially wrapped and delivered at a small cost by any number of companies around the UK, complete with a special message to really let them know you care. Or, for a bit more extravagance, a lovely idea for a birthday celebration is a holiday or trip to their favourite place in the UK or abroad. It doesn’t have to be expensive and chalet or caravan holidays in the UK often come with a discount for group bookings. Or perhaps a day trip to the capital city or, alternatively, the countryside, if the hustle and bustle of London doesn’t appeal. Anything that gives the day a sense of adventure and a bit of difference from any other day would mean a lot to the birthday boy or girl and will be remembered for a long time to come.

If you think a physical gift is something they’ll enjoy then there’s no reason not to put in the effort to make it as perfect as possible and finding the perfect 60th birthday gifts couldn’t be easier with the ever-growing present buying options available on the internet. Rather than scouting a dozen shops in town, there are thousands of websites online dedicated to finding the gift that’s just right for your family or friends turning 60. And it couldn’t be easier. From DVDs, CDs, books and games to clothes, jewellery gadgets – anything can be found online if searched for hard enough, and purchase takes a matter of moments. These days, the larger internet stores provide a secure delivery service to ensure that any gift bought online is delivered securely and in time for the big day. What’s more, cost of delivery within the UK is reasonable and often comes with the added option to have it gift-wrapped.

It is tradition in China that people don’t pay a lot of attention to birthdays until they are 60 years old, when it’s seen as the beginning of a new cycle of life. The 60th birthday is regarded as a hugely important stage in life which, of course, leads to it being in much need of a celebration. A great deal of respect is shown to elders in China, so it’s up to the younger generations to lead celebrations with foods with positive symbolism, such as ‘long-life’ noodles. However, if Chinese food is the theme, just don’t cut the noodles short – it’s seen as an awful omen which will surely put a dampener on the day!

Thrill seeking is likely to be a thing of the past so, when organising gifts that involve a bit of excitement, it’s worth considering things of a slower pace than skydives or speed races. For example, a summer wine tasting experience would be a great idea for any birthday boy or girl who simply wants to enjoy fine tastes and a chilled afternoon in the sun. Or, tickets to a theatre or comedy show are another great gift which can always be specially wrapped for an added effect. If not tickets then vouchers for the theatre mean they can be saved for a show if their choice. Tickets can often be searched for and booked online and there’s even the option to print them off at home, to avoid any issues with delivery. Finally, organising a posh meal on the day in an exciting venue helps them enjoy their birthday in style. If you consider the impact a well thought out gift could have then you’ll succeed in making it a birthday to remember. And in this case, if you treat them to two meal tickets, you may even get to go along!