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36 Memorable Bon Voyage Theme Party Ideas

Updated on: Sep 01, 2024

Saying farewell to someone close to you? Are you trying to think of ideas for the best kind of party to throw in their honor? Maybe you're wondering how to plan a party that they'll remember? Throwing a bon voyage theme party is the perfect opportunity for friends and family to say their temporary goodbyes and still enjoy a fun night for the person leaving. We’ve put together recommendations for a bon voyage theme party from decorations to invitations, in order to throw a memorable party that your guests will never forget. In order to have an amazing party, it's important to make sure you've properly budgeted all of your checklist items so you can enjoy the party and not the stress of planning.

Bon Voyage Theme Party Decorations

1. banner and signs.

No bon voyage theme party is complete without decorations like a banner or travel sign . Hang these signs on doorways, chairs, tables, and walls at your venue. These decorations are often made and constructed very nicely, so you can also give them to the traveling guest of honor as a remembrance of the party.

2. Photo Wall

Have guests bring pictures of their favorite memories with the guest of honor and create a photo wall by displaying the pictures for everyone to reminisce on. These images are sure to make your party one to remember while allowing guests to say good bye!

3. Globe Paper Lanterns

For some out-of-this-world decorations, hang globe paper lanterns from the ceiling. You can always purchase solid color paper lanterns as an alternative that matches your color scheme for your bon voyage theme party. Perfect for your going away theme!

4. Suitcases and Duffel Bags

Can't travel the world without a piece of luggage! Create suitcases and duffel bags out of paper, cardboard, or wood to place around your venue. To make it more personalized, have each guest bring a piece of their own luggage for the decorations.

5. Welcome to...

Decorate and transform your venue into the city, state, or country that the guest of honor is traveling to. For example, if the destination is Italy, decorate with Italian-theme colors and symbols. You can even make your centerpieces Italian-themed!

6. Bye Bye Balloons

Hang or tie bon voyage balloon letters or travel-themed balloons anywhere at your event to bid farewell. This will bring your party to life because they are especially festive if you are looking to spice up your balloon decorations.

A large map is perfect for a travel or bon voyage theme party. It can just be for decorations or used as a backdrop for pictures.

8. Adventure Awaits

To continue with your bon voyage theme party, but to change the wording slightly, try to encourage that adventure awaits .

Bon Voyage Theme Party Favors

9. baggage claim.

Place all the party favors on a designated table and set it up and call it the baggage claim , for guests to grab their gifts and head off on their next adventure.

10. Mini Globes

Where to travel next? Mini globes as party favors can encourage guests to see the world. If it can be opened, fill it with sweet treats!

11. Compass

What direction should you take? Give a compass as a party favor to figure out! Add this to your list of traveling party ideas!

12. Party Favor Bags

Give guests party favor bags with an airplane or cruise ship on them that say "Bon Voyage!"

13. Picture Frames

World travelers need a keepsake for their memories. Small picture frames are just what guests need to remember your party.

14. Keychains

Keychains are the perfect souvenir from a trip or party.

15. Mini Suitcases

Make mini suitcases out of paper or card-stock and fill them with candy to send guests on their way!

Bon Voyage Theme Party Food Ideas

Take the party outside and follow a tasty recipe video or recipe book to grill kabobs! An awesome addition to any menu!

17. Lifesavers

For an easy and simple snack in a bowl, lifesavers are perfect since they match the theme.

18. Cupcakes

If you decide to serve your guest of honor's favorite food, don’t forget an honorary cake or cupcakes with toppers . A cupcake is a sweet way to say goodbye.

19. Cocktail Bar

Want a vacation-style vibe? Create your own cocktail bar , hire a catering team, or a bartender to provide food for your party.

20. Themed Food

Research the destination your guest of honor is traveling to, and then buy or make that region's local foods and snacks. Add the flags and symbols of the destination to the tables and food dishes. For instance, if you’re serving Italian food, decorate tables with miniature Italian flags and mini chef hats.

Bon Voyage Theme Party Games and Activities

For a fun and quick game, play a couple of rounds of bingo . Always embrace creativity and change the squares if you want to!

22. Who Said It?

If you're looking for more fun activities try this one out! On each party table, place a container out with strips of paper in them. Have each guest write an anonymous statement about their favorite memory with the guest of honor. Collect the statements and read them aloud. Have the guest of honor try to guess which person wrote each one.

23. Photography

Make sure each guest gets their picture taken with the guest of honor. Set up a photo booth with props or find local photo booth services . Don’t forget to take candid photos of everyone together with the guest of honor at the party. Create a scrapbook using a bon voyage-themed photo album with all the photos from the party. This makes for a great going-away present for the guest of honor to have on their trip.

24. Where Am I From?

Write the names of different countries or cities onto name tags , and place one onto each guest’s back as they walk in. If your guest of honor has traveled a lot previously, use these specific places as the options to put on the guests’ backs. Each guest must figure out which country or city they have by asking only yes or no questions. For some extra fun, place the destination that the guest of honor is traveling to on a different guest’s back. Whoever has this destination can win a prize!

25. Suitcase Race

Ready, set, GO! Challenge guests' packing skills by providing them with numerous items and see who can pack the suitcase the fastest. This is sure to be funny and receives many laughs!

Bon Voyage Theme Party Supplies

26. tablecloths.

Cover your tables with map tablecloths as a creative option rather than just solid colors. This is the perfect touch to your bon voyage decor that your guests and guest of honor will appreciate.

Put the meals on the map with these travel-themed plates .

28. Centerpiece

Place a world traveler centerpiece on the tables to hold pictures or balloons to share the adventures!

29. Napkins

These napkins are much needed to wipe away the happy and sad tears.

30. Photo Booth Props

The perfect addition for your bon voyage theme party photo booth !

31. Backdrop

Set up a map of the destination the guest of honor is traveling to for an instant backdrop .

Bon Voyage Theme Party Invitations

32. passport.

Create an invite inspired by a passport . Fold a card the same size as a passport, and glue the front copy of a passport to the top of the card. Glue on the back copy. On the inside, add a photo of the guest of honor as the passport photo, and include all the party details.

33. Luggage

Make the card into the shape of luggage or luggage tag ! This is a nod to traveling and would be great for a goodbye party. Personalize it by including fun colors and the destination of where your friend is going for a fun little twist.

34. Boarding Pass

All aboard! These boarding pass invitations fit perfectly with your bon voyage theme party.

35. Postcards

This is definitely a cute way to send invitations, and they can be personalized or actual postcards .

36. Oh The Places You'll Go!

The possibilities are endless with these "Oh The Places You'll Go!" themed invitations .

Bon Voyage Theme Party: Conclusion

Traveling to a new destination can be intimidating, but it can also be one of the best experiences of a lifetime. Throwing a bon voyage theme party for your guest of honor is a great way to make them feel special and appreciated before they leave for a new place. We hope your next party is inspired by these great ideas. Check out more of our blogs for other ideas about planning events!

Written by Jessica Bundy, Natalie Davidson, and Mackenzie Hogan; Contributors: Amber Phipps and Maisy Wingert

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A Bon Voyage Themed Party

Last Sunday I was on the phone with my good friend Jackie and inquired about when she was expecting the movers. “On Monday” she replied. “What!” I practically shouted. “I know. It’s come up too quickly.” She said. It was time for A Bon Voyage Themed Party.

I quickly looked around my house and saw some spaces that were still in a disheveled state from my recent trip to California. I thought of Erma Bombeck and her “ If I Had My Life To Live Over ” poem which includes the line “I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded”. Yes, messy rooms aside, in the grand scheme of things it was more important that we see our friends before they moved east than to keep my house pride.

Having just a day to throw something together I quickly scanned Pinterest . Why there was a whole smorgasbord of “Bon Voyage” themed parties!

I adored David Stark’s map inspired party . The wall map had “Bon Voyage” spelled out in red thumbtacks. Brilliant!

A romantic version was created by Ampersand and Ink Designs . I think this would make a lovely bridal shower theme.

Don’t forget your vintage suitcases and steamer trunks.

Love the day created darling flags and mini garlands out of maps.

Catch my party rolled up plastic ware in navy paper napkins and secured them with a candy “life preserver” and red ribbon. Too cute!

If you were having a large gathering party favors are especially darling in the form of miniature suitcases.

I also thought about how cute it would it be for a large party to have name tags kind of like this:

Bon Voyage Themed Food

Don’t even get me started on the “Bon Voyage” themed food. I loved the watermelon ship. Or perhaps it’s a Love Boat.

I don’t know if I could eat this work of art.

Hostess with the Mostess shared truly yummy looking cookies.

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Then there are all sorts of vintage travel themed posters.

French travel-inspired printables.

In the end, I settled on an image that featured the Fashionista and Sweet Boy at precisely the ages they were when we first met our friends. Eight years ago both of our families had just moved to Phoenix and we were living at the Residence Inn while we looked for a house.

Shannon (in pink) was not even a year old when she toddled over to our breakfast table under the watchful eye of her parents. She went straight for Mr. Décor who always attracts kids and puppies and smiled the biggest smile. It was love at first sight for all of us. Sweet Boy became fast friends with Erin and Shannon both.

When you are in the Air Force and separated from loved ones you learn to create new family units that have no bloodlines. As we settled just a few blocks from one another we have celebrated numerous birthdays and holidays with our dear friends. They could be counted on in good times and in bad. A rarity in this world.

A soft turquoise linen cloth was laid down and covered by a snowy white topper. Simple plates and cutlery were laid out along with the blue ticking napkins I had made a while ago. It was topped by a “Bon Voyage” printable. Easy peasy.

The centerpiece had been created a few days earlier with peonies that the heat had taken care of. Replacement spider mums in white looked great too.

Dinner Menu

Tzatziki with flatbread 

Roasted Pepper Hummus with pita chips ala Trader Joe’s

Main Course

Marinated and grilled tri-tip and chicken

Laura’s potato salad

Corn on the cob

Spinach and strawberry salad

Rote Beeren (warm red berry sauce over vanilla ice cream)

It was so good that some of our guests licked their plates. (I love kids!)

I couldn’t send my favorite girls home empty-handed. As they are driving to their new home I transformed J. Crew bags with a printable, ribbons and filled them with travel-sized snacks (both healthy and fun) as well as a few travel activity books.

I know it will not be the last time we will see our friends. (Their new home has a gorgeous guest room!) But still, they will be sorely missed. Sniff.

Bon Voyage sweet friends!

June 19, 2013 at 11:09 am

Une bien jolie publication et un véritable signe d'une belle amitié. Merci pour le partage de vos merveilleuses photos. Je souhaite plein de bonnes choses à vos amis partis s'installer ailleurs…

Gros bisous

June 19, 2013 at 11:31 am

What a beautiful going away dinner party you threw for them. Isn't it amazing how the right friends come along just when you need them most. I am sure this won't be your last dinner together!

June 19, 2013 at 11:46 am

OH that is so cute Laura! Oh I bet your will miss your dear friends. And thanks for sharing all the fun ideas, amazing what folks come up with. Hugs friend, Cindy

I was blown away at your inspiration photos. So many wonderful ideas! I couldn't eat that cake either. The ideas you settled on were great ones, and the menu sounds wonderful.

I love it that you remind us of that quote from Bombeck. Providentially, I think, I needed to be reminded of it this morning.

I'm sorry you are losing your good friends and hope you get to see them soon and often.

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June 19, 2013 at 11:47 am

What a beautiful party you threw for them!! Loving the photo of her licking the plate! LOL!!

June 19, 2013 at 11:51 am

What an awesome friend you are to put the dinner together, and so nicely! Your friends will remember that gesture alone for many years to come. Kudos! ~R

June 19, 2013 at 12:26 pm

Laura, it is all so pretty and the ideas are awesome. Gotta pin these! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

June 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm

What a thoughtful friend you are! I know that you all will miss each other sorely but what a great send-off you gave them!

June 19, 2013 at 1:28 pm

Dear Laura you always amaze me how much kindness you spread to your family and friends, This going away party will be a wonderful memory to cherish! Your ideas are so creative!

xoxo Karena Art by Karena NOVICA Giveaway

June 19, 2013 at 2:04 pm

How wonderful to have friends like you who can be in their lives; the party looks wonderful as do all the inspirational images~

June 19, 2013 at 2:42 pm

Your party sounds so nice. Love all of the bon voyage inspiration, really great ideas, LOVE the map cake. Happy Wednesday… Mary

June 19, 2013 at 3:03 pm

So many great ideas, Laura! You did a wonderful job and I know your friends felt cherished and loved. Bravo to you for pulling together so quickly!

June 19, 2013 at 3:56 pm

I knew you'd whip up something wonderful Laura!!! Love it and I bet your friend loved it even more!

June 19, 2013 at 4:55 pm

Such a lovely party and on short notice too. You always amaze. The menu sounds wonderful and the pictures are the best. Hugs, Marty

June 20, 2013 at 2:11 am

What a beautiful table. I'm sure they will always remember it. 🙂 Dinner sounds yummy too! 🙂

June 20, 2013 at 2:53 am

Laura – What a lovely menu and table. And what lovely friends!

I cannot believe how cute the lifesavers were tied with ribbon on those napkins you showed a photograph of!

June 20, 2013 at 10:04 am

Nothing like a quick look on pinterest to get those creative juices flowing 🙂

September 10, 2015 at 10:57 pm

Where can I find the Bon Voyage — Dover Calais poster

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How to Throw a Bon Voyage Party

We’ve had some incredible interns pass through the doors of team Camille Styles through the years, and saying goodbye at the end of their school year is always bittersweet. Although we’re sad to see them go, it’s exciting to think about the bright future that lies ahead of these talented ladies. In that spirit, we threw a goodbye and good luck party for our current rockstar intern Suruchi, who heads to Minneapolis next month for an amazing career opportunity. She’s been my righthand woman in the kitchen and on the blog these last few months, and I’ll miss her dearly, though thankfully she’s promised to continue contributing to the blog from afar. For her Bon Voyage-themed fête, we teamed up with Target to design an easy breezy appetizer buffet with a nautical vibe. It’s the perfect look for any springtime get-together, and we’re sharing tons of tips in the following slides for keeping things super easy on the host so you can have fun right alongside your guests. As they say, parting is such sweet sorrow…

*photos: Molly Winters

Get the recipe for this Rosé Lemonade here!

Get the recipe for these Watermelon Skewers here!

Get the recipe for this Middle Eastern beet and yogurt dip here!

Pictured: Outdoor Pillow Coolstripe ,  Liora Manne Marina Stripe Decorative Indoor Pillow

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How to throw a Bon Voyage/ Globe -Themed dinner party with only 20 minutes preparation time!

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Do you have a friend or family member who is leaving on an adventure? If so, you can throw together a Bon Voyage/ Globe themed party in 20 minutes!

Yes, that's right! Besides the food preparation, you can create a fun set up in under a half hour.  There may be a time when you want to create a really elaborate party, but sometimes less is more.

A few festive touches can make a normal dinner extraordinary.

What You Need For a Bon Voyage Dinner Party:

• blue tablecloth
• world globe
• mini chalkboard
• lanterns if you have them
• paper bag placemats or use postal paper
• mini airplane die-cuts for dessert toppers

So what do you think about a 20-Minute party? Yay or nay?

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