Cozy Vacation Ideas for Perfecting the Art of Hygge

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While you might think of hygge as something that happens in your home on a cold winter night, the reality is that you can perfect the art of hygge on your vacations too.

In this blog, we share five steps making your next vacation your coziest one yet!

1. Find the Right Location

Not all vacation destinations are built for cozy moments and intimate connections with loved ones, and that’s okay! Sometimes, you might just need to escape to an Italian city to experience a true discotheque. However, if you’re looking for a more calming escape to recharge and rejuvenate yourself, consider these tips:

• Look for a destination that features plenty of relaxing spaces in the hotel or bed-and-breakfast
• Find a location that provides delicious, nutritious food (food can be a major component of hygge)
• Find a place that will be enjoyable for all members of your traveling party

2. Bring Your Favorite Books

I LOVE reading, but unfortunately, the busy-ness of the weeks can mean I don’t always get enough time to read for pleasure. On vacations, though, I always prioritize reading, and I never travel without at least one book. To be honest, it’s usually about three books. 🙈

On my last trip to Upstate New York, I brought a few historical romances, one of my personal favorite genres. Lately, though, I’ve been doing a deep dive into nutritional books, specifically micronutrients.

Need ideas for your next Vacation Book List?

• Here’s the list for the General Best Sellers
• Here’s the list for Nutrition Best Sellers
• Here’s the list for Romance Best Sellers

Tip: If you’re packing light, opt for the Kindle versions instead of paperbacks. While you can read on the Kindle app, the Kindle Paperwhite provides wireless charging and auto light-adjusting screen.

3. Pack Comfortable Clothes

No one wants to feel uncomfortable on vacation! Ditch anything that’s uncomfortable (including uncomfortable shoes!) and focus on comfort. There’s nothing better than a cozy sweater and leggings for travel days!

4. Plan Ahead for Warm Drinks

A few years ago, my family and I went hiking in the Adirondacks in October. Of course, we needed to pack water for the hike, but we also packed hot water in a thermos. When we reached the summit (which was cold and windy), we had the perfect method to warm up: hot cocoa. We mixed organic cocoa mix into the thermos for a cozy moment basking in the beauty of the summit.

Tip: Don’t pre-mix any hot drink that contains dairy in a vacuum-sealed thermos. Instead, bring powdered mix or powdered creamer to add when you’re ready to drink. [Here’s why you shouldn’t add milk to your thermos.]

A few recommendations:

• St. Claire’s Organic Cocoa (where to buy)
• Frontier Co-Op Organic Chai (where to buy)
• Teelixir Organic Mushroom Cocoa Latte mix (where to buy)
• Laird Superfood Non-Dairy Organic Creamer: Sweet and Creamy (where to buy)

5. Schedule in Plenty of Time to Slow Down

One of the best tips to enjoy your vacation is to be sure to actually ENJOY YOUR VACATION. Slow down. Schedule “unwind time” into your schedule. Bask in your environment. Savor each moment, whether you’re sipping cafe au lait in a Parisian coffee shop, trying to spot the Aurora Borealis in northern Europe, or walking through a nature trail with your family.

A Hygge-Infused Destination to Consider

Of course, you could make the trek to Denmark to explore the birthplace of hygge [Read more about the origins of hygge here.] However, you don’t have to travel overseas to unplug, unwind, and enjoy a relaxing a vacation.

The Rōming Roost

Rōming Roost is hybrid, self-catering Bed and Breakfast nestled among the rolling hills and fresh waters of Leelanau County in Suttons Bay, Michigan.

Situated on a 15 acres hobby farm, nestled amongst neighboring cherry orchards, guests can look forward to a cozy stay, rooted in simplicity, celebrated through nature.  

Accommodations provide more of a guest cottage feel, with B&B hospitality.

Let’s take a look at the hygge-infused aspects of a stay at Rōming Roost. When you arrive at this relaxing, serene B&B, you can expect:

• A lite, farm fresh breakfast
• To enjoy hiking trails
• Yogic offerings
• Cozy rooms where you can cuddle up with a good book and relax after a fun day
• A campfire service (the perfect opportunity for cozy cuddles and storytelling around the fire!)
• Good vibes!

The hiking loop at Rōming Roost provides convenient access to the TART Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, public beaches, Lake Michigan, restaurants, and local breweries and wineries too.

And my personal favorite perk: children and families’ welcome. (Not all B&Bs allow children to stay… as I learned the hard on a recent trip to Upstate New York!)

The Family Behind Rōming Roost

Meet Kristen Wilson!

With over 25 years in the tennis community and 16 years as a United States Professional Tennis Association teaching pro, Kristen’s passion for promoting health, strength, and mental stability continues to increase, evolving into a lifestyle rooted in simplicity and sustainability celebrated through yogic practices, on and off the tennis court.  

While always a presence, yoga, Reiki and their healing benefits have taken prominence for Kristen’s family after coping with unforeseen health struggles for two of her three children. Through first-hand experience, Kristen witnessed the healing balance and clarity yoga and Reiki can provide.   Kristen, president of Leelanau Community Tennis Association, has been growing a grass roots tennis program in Suttons Bay, @LeelanauLoveTennisprograms, since 2014.

Programming includes clinics for all ages as well as private lessons. Tennis offerings are available May through October at Herman Park. During the darker half of the year, as we naturally go inward and restore from the summer season, she is available for Ayurvedic infused Reiki sessions and privately organized yoga classes.   Kristen is a homeschool mama of three kiddos, dog mama to three doodles, a wife, and aspiring homesteader. Her and her family live in Suttons Bay where they run a hybrid Bed and Breakfast, @RōmingRoost. 

Getting Ready to Plan Your Next Hygge-Inspired Vacation?

Do you have a favorite vacation destination spot that enables you to perfect the art of hygge? Have you ever visited the Rōming Roost? Share below! We’d love to hear from you!