Easy Ways To Make Your Home Feel Like You’re On A Vacation 

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Last Updated on November 8, 2021 by

The pandemic heavily impacted the travel industry. With airplanes on the ground and some countries still having travel restrictions, it significantly impacted all our travel plans. Whether you have to cancel your plans due to the restrictions or you’re not getting a break, here we have got something for you. If you’re also missing your last trip, here we have compiled a few tips to help you extend those vacation vibes at home. You can create a vacation getaway vibe at your home and feel like you’re on a vacation. The best thing is you don’t even will have to leave your premises and can still refresh yourself at home. 

Feel like you’re on a vacation 

Wondering what you can do to feel like you’re on a vacation? Confused about how to revamp your home and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. Here, we have listed a few things that you can consider to change the whole vibe of your home and make yourself feel extra special. 

1. Bring the beach to the backyard 

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You can’t visit the beach that doesn’t mean that you cannot bring the beach to the backyard. Get a beach tent, bring on the drinks, lounge, and relax. You can fake the ocean breeze with a portable hand fan to create that perfect beachy feel. You can also consider making a seashell display or wall art filled with beach-inspired pictures. Music is the heart and soul of every party. Don’t forget to turn on the summer and beach-inspired music to complete your vacation session.

2. A spa day at home 

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After hustle, bustle, and working for the entire week, you definitely need to treat yourself with a break. What could be better than a relaxing spa day at home? All you will have to do is get a fancy robe, a few relaxing candles, and a handful of good spa products. A spa day at home will help you detox digitally and will be fun and relaxing. It is undeniably one of the best things you can do to relax at home. You can even opt for people who provide spa services at home. After the spa day, you can even plan a special cuisine and dinner at home. 

[Also Read: How to plan a staycation and recharge your life?]

3. Disconnect and detox 

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Just disconnect for a while and take a break off. Turn off your WiFi, switch on the airplane mode and have a fun session at home. You can consider doing your favourite activities with your loved one. If you are alone, you can give your favourite book a read and enjoy a lovely meal. Apart from this, you should ensure that you are having a relaxing sleep at night. You should even clean your home and turn on some music for a perfect vacation vibe. Change the bedsheet, light up a few scented candles, and bring on some flowers. Enjoy some time being off the internet and feel like you’re on a vacation at home itself. 

4. Allow yourself to be unproductive for a while 

You don’t always have to do anything or plan an activity to relax. You can even have a relaxing session and give yourself a little break. Don’t force yourself to work or participate in any activity. If you’re not feeling like doing anything, don’t do anything. Order some food from your favourite outlet and enjoy a lovely meal. You can even consider playing some music that reminds you of your favourite memory or vacation spot. You can actually prepare or do anything that reminds you of your favourite memory from your trip. 

5. Build a fire pit 

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Missing those childhood campfire days? Why not bring back the old days and have a vacation vibe in the backyard of your home? You can build your own fire pit or can simply consider buying one. Besides that, you will simply have to load up on some chocolates and your favourite food. You can even consider cooking outside, adding a tent, and completing those camping vacation vibes. Build an outdoor kitchen for a day and have a relaxing meal with your family members while enjoying the camping session. 

6. A talent show with family members at night 

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Have children and parents at home? Wondering what activities you should plan with them to make them feel amazing? Here’s the thing that you can plan along with your family members at home. You can organize a talent show and can even keep a prize for the winner. To make it more worthwhile, you can even ask your family members to showcase a talent that they have learned today in the morning. This will help everyone in the family to learn something new and will also be fun for the family members. 

7. Indoor camping  

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You don’t always have to camp outside in the backyard of your home. If it is rainy or cold or you’re simply not feeling like going outside, you can opt for indoor camping. All you will have to do is just sleep inside the tent in your home. You can plan a movie night or can watch your favourite show with your loved one. You can even consider playing inside the tent along with your loved ones and make it a fun night. 

8. Make a craft competition with your loved ones 

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Indulge in a fun activity and organize a crafting competition at home with your loved ones. You can organize a DIY craft-making competition with items that are available at home. You can avoid bringing new things from outside and restrict them to use stuff that is available at home. It will be fun and creative to create some DIY stuff using household items. 

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9. Try something new 

Planning a vacation at home is all about going outside your comfort zone and experimenting with something new. You can opt for a virtual class or can even consider trying a new exercise. If your daily routine requires you to work from home, you can even consider going outside for a while. You can go to an adventure park or look for a hike-friendly site near your place. You can even consider visiting a new restaurant and try different cuisine. 

There are endless things you can do at home to feel like you’re on a vacation. All you need to do is simply plan the activities ahead of time for a fun and relaxing time. If you need some travel outfit inspo, you can get in touch with our experts. Our experts will guide you throughout the way and ensure that your style matches your vibe. Book a free consultation to discuss further and get your queries resolved. 

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Signing off,

Deepali