While many of us are feeling the travel bug this summer, we understand that leaving home may not be feasible for everyone this season. But staying home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of the tropical vibes the beach has to offer. Grab your diffuser, a handful of oils, your favorite tropical beverage, and bring the island oasis straight to your home! 

Let’s start with some of our favorite summer diffuser blends, shall we?

Tropical Paradise 

• 5 drops Bergamot
• 3 drops Grapefruit
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Sunshine in a Bottle

• 2 drops Lemongrass
• 3 drops Orange
• 2 drops Peppermint

Breezy + Beachy

• 3 drops Orange
• 3 drops Lime
• 2 drops Spearmint 

Lemonade Stand

• 5 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Basil
• 2 drops Spearmint 

Creamsicle

• 4 drops Orange
• 3 drops Stress Away
• 3 Drops Citrus Fresh

Island in the Sun

• 3 drops Lime
• 3 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus
• 1 drop Stress Away

Choose your favorite or alternate between them all as you fill your home with the sweet scents of a beach vacay. Throw on the sound of ocean waves and we dare you not to feel like you’re on an island! 

And now for that tropical beverage… Summertime mocktails, or cocktails if you’re feeling frisky, have become a staple in our homes and we’re here for it! Stock up on all the ingredients in these recipes which feature Young Living’s delicious Vitality oils and enjoy an entire summer season as if you were on cool beach in the warm sunshine! 

Fizzy Citrus 

• Club soda
• 2 drops of Citrus Fresh Vitality

Blended Watermelon Spritzer 

• 3 chilled watermelon cubes
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 drop of Lime Vitality

Strawberry Lemonade 

• 1 cup of lemon juice
• 2 tsp honey
• 6 cups of water
• Strawberry slices
• 3 drops of Lemon Vitality 

Basil- Strawberry Splash 

• 2 mashed strawberries
• 16 ounces of water
• 1 toothpick dipped in a bottle of Basil Vitality and stirred into your drink

Peachy Summer 

• 2 pureed peaches
• fresh mint leaves
• 1 pitcher of water
• 6 drops of Tangerine Vitality

Tropic Twist 

• 1 spoonful of pineapple juice
• 8 ounces of water
• 1 drop  Lime Vitality

Lemon Lavender Spritzer

• 6 cups club soda
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 4 drops Lemon Vitality
• 1 drop Lavender Vitality
• add sugar to taste 

You simply cannot tell us that these don’t sound a-ma-zing! Don’t forget you can add a splash of your favorite alcohol to any of these drink recipes for a yummy adult-only cocktail. Pick your favorite or indulge in all seven, but whatever you do, make sure you enjoy them this summer! 

You truly don’t need to escape to the beach to enjoy a relaxing season at home. Enjoy some tropical diffuser blends, pour yourself a tasty drink, and drift away to a land of sunshine, cool breezes, and essential oils!