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Throw a Tropical Stay-cation

Julie Mulligan
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Everyone can use a vacation sometimes. Sun, sand, surf...seeing new places and new people...it all makes you throw away your workaday worries. But tropical vacations to faraway destinations may not always fit into your budget or your schedule. Plus, who wants the headache of packing, crazy airport security, and inevitable flight delays? This year, try out a staycation, and you might become a convert!

The concept of a staycation is this: bring the vacation relaxation and fun to you, on a small budget and limited time to plan. All you need to create the perfect staycation for you and your famliy is a bit of creative inspiration and the willingness to stretch your imagination and make your own home into your destination of choice.

Here, we show you how to take a tropical vacation without leaving home. Bring the sights, sounds, and tastes of Hawaii or your favorite tropica isle to your own backyard. Read below for suggestions on decor, drinks, and food to make this a staycation to remember.

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Tropical Stay-cation Tips

How do you get started? Focus on immersing your five sense in a tropical environment. What would you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch if you were truly on a tropical island? Start with some Hawaiian music and scented coconut or passionfruit candles. Decorate with Hawaiian materials like bamboo and teak, and see the articles below for food and drink suggestions. Read More

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How to Make a Floral Lei

Bring Hawaii to you with a DIY Floral Lei! This project is really simple and will get you in the mood for your tropical staycation. You'll need about 35 dendrobium orchid blossoms per Lei. Why not make one for every member of the family? Then take a few family photos in front of your tablescape so you'll have some great staycation memories to put in your scrapbook. Read More

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Bali Hai Cocktail

Mix up these Bali Hai Cocktails and there's no doubt that you'll give your staycation a real kickstart. Rum, brandy, and champagne are the perfect elements to celebrate a day of relaxation in the sun. Serve in zombie glasses and garnish with starfruit, lime, a wedge of coconut, or a paper umbrella. Read More

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Orchard and Candle Centerpiece

Make this Orchard and Candle Centerpiece to give your table a Hawaiian feel. You'll need fresh orchids, a large tropical-colored candle, a teak or bamboo salad-sized bowl, and floral foam. For a special twist, use a tropically-scented candle to perfume the air with a Hawaiian fragrance. Think ocean breezes, mango, coconut, or passionfruit. Read More

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Tropical Stay-cation Menu Ideas

Ah, the food. For many people, it's their favorite part of every vacation--and the part that is easiest to recreate at home as you plan your staycation! You know that you are saving lots of money on plane fare and hotels, so juice up your food budget a bit and splurge on tropical favorites like conch fritters, teriyaki mahi mahi, and coconut cream cake. Or just add it to the cocktail fund and keep the passionfruit caipirinhas flowing. Read More

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