Tropical Staycation: Bringing Island Vibes Home

Tropical Staycation: Bringing Island Vibes Home

Tropical Staycation: Bringing Island Vibes Home

Can’t make it to the beach this summer? No worries. The tropical vibe isn’t just about the destination,  it’s a mindset. With a little creativity (and a touch of coconut), you can bring the island life right into your home. No flight required.

Island-Inspired Morning Routine

Start your day like you’re in a breezy beach cabana. Play ocean sounds or your favorite chill playlist, light a coconut or citrus-scented candle, and sip on an ice-cold coconut water with a squeeze of lime. Go barefoot. Feel grounded.

Make a Staycation Smoothie

Whip up a blend of frozen mango, banana, coconut water, and Young Thai Coconut Meat. Top it with granola and pineapple chunks. Boom — smoothie bowl magic. It tastes like vacation and fuels you like a wellness retreat.

DIY Spa Afternoon

Turn your bathroom into a tropical spa: exfoliate with a sugar + coconut oil scrub, then relax with a hydrating coconut face mask. Bonus: you’re treating your skin and skipping the emissions from a long-haul flight. 🌿

Host a Sunset Picnic

Pack light bites, a coconut mocktail, and a cozy blanket. Whether it's your balcony, backyard, or a nearby park, soak up the golden hour and pretend the waves are just beyond the trees.

A tropical state of mind starts with slowing down, savoring what you have, and adding a splash of coconut magic. Staycay like you mean it.

 

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Ivy, the in house chef at Copra Coconuts' kitchen.

Ivy is a recipe developer and media producer based in Bangkok, Thailand. She uses the local cuisine, tropical ingredients and all year around gorgeous weather as inspiration to create the most vibrant, delicious and healthy dishes.

Because Ivy cares deeply about sustainability, she tries her best to keep all recipes plant-based, low waste and seasonal.

Some of Ivy’s favorite activities in the city of Angels are weekend bike riding at Bang Krachao island, visiting speakeasy bars and cafes around Yanwarat Road and watching the sunset by the Chao Praya River.

If you would like to find out more about Ivy’s food and cultural adventures around Thailand go to @copra_coconuts.

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