If you’re longing for a holiday away but find yourself limited on time or money, why not bring the tropics to you instead? In this article, we run through some great ideas to help you achieve the best tropical holiday at home! Let’s jump in!
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1. Take Time Off
Tropical getaways are all about rest and relaxation! Can you imagine lying on a golden, sandy beach with a beautiful sea before you… attending a conference call? Hopefully not!
To disconnect from work, it is advisable that you let others know you are taking time off and set your status to ‘Out of Office’.
When your annual leave finally arrives, put the work devices aside as best you can. This might mean hiding your laptop or temporarily deleting that email app from your home screen.
2. Recreate the Scenery
Adding exotic flowers and plants to your home is an excellent way to recreate that tropical paradise feel. Here are some suggestions:
- Parlour Palm
- Jungle Orchid
- Petunias
Important note: if you have pets, make sure any plants you bring home are non-toxic!
Scents can also transport you to a far-away destination. Companies such as Yankee Candle and a variety of candles and wax melts:
- Yankee Candle Scented Candle – Coconut Splash
- Yankee Candle Scented Candle – Pink Sands
- Yankee Candle Scented Candle – The Last Paradise
- Yankee Candle Scented Candle – Black Coconut
- Yankee Candle Scented Candle – Bora Bora Shores
To simulate a luxury hotel, you can even add fresh bed sheets, and towels. Why not incorporate the background ambience of seaside sounds too!
3. Pack a Suitcase
Living out of a suitcase may not be for everyone. However, the process of packing a suitcase requires planning a capsule wardrobe of holiday outfits and organising toiletries.
Indeed, living out of a suitcase will certainly distinguish between everyday living at home and holiday living at home!
The beauty of this step is that if you forget your favourite pair of sunglasses, you can easily go back and get them!
4. Eat and Drink What you Would on Holiday
You can still eat paella, have mango every morning for breakfast and drink from a coconut while you are on holiday at home. In fact, your menu is totally at your discretion!
Plan ahead and create a list of the foods and drinks you want to consume on your tropical holiday. You can treat that list like your very own menu.
5. Get a Tan
If you’re a sunseeker and like to tan on holiday, you can still get a tan at home. Here are some fake tanning products to get you started:
- Bondi Sands 200ml Self Fake Tanning Foam – Dark
- Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Application Mitt – Double-Sided Applicator Glove
- St. Tropez Self Tan Express Mousse
- St Moriz Original Instant Tanning Mousse – Medium
6. Be a Tourist at Home
You don’t need to confine yourself to your home during your holiday. Being a tourist in your own hometown or city can be just as fun. Try visiting local sights and have a shopping trip. Maybe you live in a tourist destination already – so why not hop on that tour bus too?
Closing Remarks
With these tips for creating the best tropical holiday at home, you’ll have all your friends and family wishing they were there! So have fun, and don’t forget to send a postcard!
