Got itchy feet from not being able to travel this year? Here is how to bring the holiday feel to your home this summer…
Many of us envisaged 2020 as the year. Many travel plans were made, countries added to bucketlists and the January blues had us rushing to book into a boutique holiday or jazzy all-inclusive in sunnier climes. Then the dreaded happened and all plans were firmly placed on hold. Not to matter, for while you mightn’t be able to head abroad, the weather in the UK is set to be scorching so there’s no better time to bring the abroad home with these top tips. Find out how to bring the holiday feel to your home this summer…
Throw a themed vacation day
Whether you live alone, with family, or are looking to invite a couple of close friends for a socially-distanced day in the garden, why not up it a notch? Think of the destination you were meant to go to or wanted to head to this year and try to recreate it in your own back garden? You could decorate the space with palm trees and bunting, play your favourite Ibiza classics and make mimosas to sip in the sunshine. Dress in your favourite summer ensemble and if you are lucky enough to have your own pool, recreate your favourite vacation pics! You might need to invest in a swimming pool heater, however, as the UK isn’t quite as warm as other destinations across the pond!
Cook your favourite foods from around the world
One of the best things about heading abroad is getting the chance to try a myriad of different cuisines and is one of the easiest ways to bring the holiday feel to your home this summer. 2020’s travel ban shouldn’t mean you miss out, so why not have a week of trying the different cuisines of the places you should have been travelling to? You could pair with traditional drinks of each destination to give it a more authentic feel. Why not indulge in homemade pizza and Limoncello for a taste of Italy, authentic Thai curry with some Sangsom – a popular Thai spirit, or a rustic camembert, crusty baguette and crisp white wine for a taste of France?
Get crafty with cocktails
As synonymous as fish and chips, holidays are made for cocktails. Strawberry daiquiris, mojitos, pina colada and many more bring back memories of tan lines and sand between your toes. There are many cocktail recipes to be found online to recreate some of your favourites, and if you have a blender you could make some delicious iced tipples to enjoy in the sunshine. Be sure to get some fruit and cool glasses to display your cocktails in – they make all the difference!
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