Recreate Your Favorite Vacation Vibe—in Your Bedroom

You know that feeling you get on vacation when everything just… slows down? The air feels lighter, your skin is glowing, the playlist is right, and somehow you’re actually sleeping through the night. It’s magical—and fleeting.

But here’s a little secret: you don’t have to leave that feeling behind when the trip ends. This summer, I decided to bring the vibe home by recreating my favorite vacation energy right in my bedroom. No plane tickets required.

Step 1: Set the Mood

The first thing I did? Recreate the aesthetic. Think light linen sheets, a flickering candle that smells like the beach, and just the right playlist (mine is a mix of lo-fi beats, soft reggae, and instrumental R&B). I added a woven basket for storage, some fresh greenery, and swapped my heavy throw blanket for something breezy and summery.

Step 2: Build a Morning Routine You'd Actually Want to Wake Up To

I started treating my mornings like vacation mornings. Iced coffee in bed. A little journaling. Opening the curtains to let the sunlight pour in while soft music plays. It’s a slow, soft vibe that makes waking up feel like a treat, not a chore.

Step 3: Upgrade the Sleep Experience

This was the game-changer.

Let’s be honest—hotel rooms don’t hold all the secrets. The real magic is in the mattress. That’s why I switched to the Vibe Supreme Cooling Hybrid Mattress, and let me just say—it’s exactly the staycation upgrade I didn’t know I needed.

It’s plush but supportive, breathable, and most importantly—it stays cool. Even during this heat wave, I’m not waking up sweaty or tossing off the covers in the middle of the night. That cooling tech is doing its job.

Step 4: Romanticize the Small Stuff

Now I treat bedtime like a whole ritual. Face mist. A good book. I even keep a little tray with a glass of water, lip balm, and a tropical-scented hand lotion next to the bed. It’s the little things that make home feel like a five-star retreat.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to be in Bali, Tulum, or the Amalfi Coast to feel well-rested, refreshed, and a little more in love with your space. You just need a few intentional changes—and maybe a really great mattress.

So this summer, skip the jet lag and try this instead: recreate your favorite vacation vibe, right at home. Your sleep (and your mood) will thank you.