Tropical Islands

Why is it so rewarding and relaxing to stay on a tropical island?

Did you ever experience the recharging feeling when staying on a tropical island for a couple of days? - Almost all people enjoy the stay on a lonely island and find it relaxing. This is an interesting observations.

Yes, on an island you are immediately disconnected from every days life. This helps in going into a different mood and recovering from stress, busy work, conflict, irritation, ...
But what else could contribute to that relaxing feeling?


Islands are surrounded by water. This gives some protection. The water is never still, but has a very monotone flow with waves hitting the shore of the island. Interestingly the waves are always moving towards the island no matter on what side of the island you are. - This can be explained, since this is pure physics. But is there more philosophical or spiritual rationale to it?

Waves are transporting energy. With all waves from the endless ocean moving towards one center, which is your island of residence, you are at the main absorbing center of that energy. - Recharging from the busy world by just resting at the center of the oceans wave dynamics!