Oh, the places you’ll go! From birthday parties to bridal showers, there are so many adventure-filled ideas you can use to inspire your own celebration. We’ve curated the top travel themed party ideas to spark your creativity!
1. Up, Up and Away in Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons are the cutest vintage touches to a travel theme. Make beautiful table centerpieces with a helium-filled balloon, string, ribbon and a basket filled with colorful flowers!
Create one stunning eye-catching display by hanging paper lantern hot air balloons from the ceiling. This is a great idea for an “Up In The Air” baby shower or birthday party!
Alefiya Akbarally via Kara’s Party Ideas
One genius idea for a baby shower: take hot air balloons one step further by using diapers for the base!
2. High-Flying Up Inspired Decor
Looking for a fantastic birthday party theme? Disney’s movie Up is an adorable way to incorporate the beloved characters, balloons, and adventure into one fun party!
We love this creative idea! Hand out mini adventure books as favors so little guests can document their own adventures.
Rachel Nguyen via Kara’s Party Ideas
3. Pack Your Suitcases
Find inventive ways to present sweets and treats! Open a vintage suitcase and place tiers of cupcakes for a beautiful display.
Maritha Mae Photography via Wedding Chicks
Small suitcases are also great for displaying favors and drinks!
These adorable vintage suitcase favor boxes filled with candy make fantastic gifts to bid “bon voyage” to your guests.
4. For the Bicycle Lover
Create one fun and creative party theme with bicycles! A Party Studio combined bicycles with a pink, blue and purple color scheme for a darling little birthday party.
A Party Studio via Kara’s Party Ideas
Bicycle place card holders and vintage-inspired bicycle favor boxes added a whimsical touch to the party.
A Party Studio via Kara’s Party Ideas
Plus, you can spray paint the same bicycle place card holders gold for different look!
Chelsey Mass via Mom’s Best Network
5. An International Themed Menu
From South Africa to Peru, take your party guests around the world with a variety of international eats.
Marissa Moss Photography via Artfully Wed
6. Vintage Maps & Globes
DIY a glam globe by adding a calligraphy quote and ask guests to sign it!
Send guests off on their journey home with map favor boxes filled with a surprise.
7. Airplanes Ready for Takeoff
Get ready for takeoff! Use airplanes as the main theme mixed with maps, globes and clouds for one charming boyish birthday party.
Sweet Jelly Parties via CatchMyParty
Vintage airplane bottle openers would make unique and delightful favors to give everyone!
What other adventure or travel ideas do you love? Tell us in the comments!
Happy Planning!