With COVID-19 still disrupting travel plans for many people, you might be missing your annual beach vacation. Relaxing at your favorite beachside hotel might not be in the cards right now, but you can still recreate some of your favorite aspects of a getaway at home. Try some of these beach-inspired ideas at home. 

How to Recreate a Beach Vacation at Home 

1. Catch a Wave

Even if you’re nowhere near the ocean, you can feel like you’re relaxing in a chair at a beachside hotel with some wave sounds. Download an app or use a sound machine. Play wave sounds anytime you want to be transported to the beach, especially at night. Drifting off to the sound of crashing water can help you dream of your favorite beach spot. 

2. Recreate Scents 

Scents can take you back in time. Diffuse a beach-inspired essential oil blend or burn a beach candle to feel like you’re on a tropical island. Scents like sandalwood, sea salt, citrus, and tropical flowers are good places to start.

You can also call your favorite beachside hotel and ask about the scents they use there. Many hotels have signature scents they use in the lobby or other public areas to enhance the ambience. 

3. Turn Your Bedroom Into a Retreat 

Staying in a luxurious beachside hotel means crisp bed linens, fluffy towels, and tropical-inspired toiletries. Recreate that ambience in your bedroom and bath. Start by clearing out clutter and investing in high-quality linens. Hang some ocean-inspired artwork on the walls, and add beach-themed details to the bedroom, like shells, driftwood, and pops of green and blue. Heighten the vacation vibes with the occasional breakfast in bed. 

4. Plan a Picnic

Just because you aren’t by the sea doesn’t mean you can’t have a beach picnic. Set up a blanket outdoors and enjoy beach snacks. Take the theme to the next level with tropical tunes, beach toys or games, or decorations like tiki torches. For some Hawaiian flair, wear your favorite aloha shirt or other beachwear, and serve drinks in a pineapple or coconut.

When you’re ready to travel and take a much-needed beach vacation, book a stay at The Breakers Hotel in Honolulu, HI. Just half a block away from Waikiki Beach, this boutique beachside hotel is conveniently situated for prime vacation activities, like surfing, shopping, and restaurant-hopping. Learn more about their rooms and amenities online, and call (808) 923-3181 to make a reservation.