Immersing viewers into a print or commercial campaign is a creative way to make a brand or message stick with them, and these tantalizing tropical ads are utilizing themes of travel and the beach to attract viewers.
Every once in a while the thought of jetting off to a tropical paradise or seaside resort may pop into your head, and while that thought may be hard to actualize, thinking about it or seeing a picturesque view can sometimes be just enough to make us feel happy. That's why these tropical ad techniques have utilized clever beach themes and getaway references to target that feeling of longing to get away.
From tropical desert vacation campaigns to retro beach ads, these tropical ad techniques will definitely have viewers craving to go away on vacation.
26 Tantalizing Tropical Ads
From Booze-Filled Getaway Commercials to Beach Martial Arts Ads:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 22, 2013 — Marketing
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Realistic Beachwear Advertisements
Jennie Runk for H&M Puts an Average Size Girl in the Spotlight
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Bronzed Swimwear Ads
The H&M Beach Sensation Summer 2012 Campaign Stars Isabeli Fontana
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Golden Beach Fashion Ads
Dylan George and Abbot + Main Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Kate Upton
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Pop Star Swim Campaigns
The Beyonce H&M Summer 2013 Ads are Tropical
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Clashing Print Beachwear
The Victoria's Secret 2012 Swimwear Catalog is Bold and Vibrant
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Shipwrecked Swimwear Ads
The Etam Spring 2013 Beachwear Campaign Stars Natalia Vodianova
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Stoic Seaside Campaigns
The Tosca Blu Spring/Summer 2012 Advertorial is Summer Chic
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Beach Romance Ads
Sizzling Seaside Fun in Armani Exchange S/S ‘09
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Beach Fun Ads
Allen Cox Gets Aquatic For Spring/Summer 2009
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Sizzling Swimwear Fashion Ads
The Eve Brazil SS14 Campaign Stars Model Lisandra Mendes
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Detached and Distant Ad Campaigns
Is Kate Moss Bored with Justin Gaston?
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Charming Botanical Campaigns
The Loft37 Spring/Summer 2013 Advertorial is Vibrantly Floral
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Romantic Beachside Ads
Lara Stone & Tyson Ritter for Boss Orange S/S '09
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Tropical Desert Vacation Campaigns
Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2013 Gets You Pining for Warmer Weather
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Beach Martial Arts Ads
Daria Strikes a Pose for Matthew Williamson H&M Summer ‘09
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Soaked Jeweled Ads
The H. Stern Katie Holmes Campaign Flaunts Enviable Adornments
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I-Spy Alcohol Ads
The Heineken Camouflage Ads are Hidden Entertainment
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Sophisticated Surf Ads (UPDATE)
The Givenchy SS12 Campaign Stars an Exotic Gisele Bundchen
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Retro Beach Campaigns
These Shave-cation Shick Ads are Sweetly Smooth
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Floating Island Advertising
This Impuls Clothing Campaign Creates Catwalks Everywhere
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Handstand Competition Campaigns
The Paul Smith Spring 2011 Swim Ads Feature Oliver Cheshire
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Booze-Filled Getaway Commercials
'XXXX Beer and Mates Paradise' Campaign is an Interactive Contest
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Tropical Tranquil Fashion Ads
The Mara Mac SS12/13 Campaign Stars a Serene Eliana Weirich
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Sunny Sight Spectacle Ads
The World Can Seem Like a Scary Place without Proper Vision
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Witty Carefree Rum Commercials
This Cruzan Rum Ad Reminds Adults to Slow Down and Take It All In
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Fulfilled Fantasy Campaigns
These Gosloto Russian Lottery Ads Realize Humble Dreams
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Bydee Presents the Casa Del Sol Collection
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Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
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The Mocktail Club Introduces the Latest Bali Breeze
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Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
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Take-Anywhere Vacation Cocktails
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Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Tropical Seltzer Staycations
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Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
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Tip Top Cocktails' Mai Tai Makes a Vacation Drink Ready to Sip
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Designer Beach Resort Experiences
Dolce & Gabbana Italian Beach Club Pop-Up Unveils New Colorway
Outdoor-Themed Summer Sweepstakes
CLIF BAR Encourages More People to Spend Time Outdoors
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Mediterranean Summer-Inspired Swimswear Lines
Bydee's Baci Di Mare Collection is Vibrant and Chic
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
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Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Beachside Home Fragrances
Pura & Mersea Dropped Relaxing Home Fragrances That Remind of the Sea
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
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Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
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Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
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Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
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Sparkling Guava Juices
Trader Joe's New Summer Drinks Arrive in a Vibrant Pink Can
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Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Tropical Fruity Ice Creams
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Iced Strawberry-Mango Drinks
TOUS les JOURS' New Sunrise Breeze Drink Boasts Tropical Flavors
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The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
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CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
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Ready-to-Drink Rum Punches
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Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
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Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
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Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
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Bar Cart Mascots
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Hawaii-Themed Cocktail Ranges
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Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
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Tantalizingly Tropical Double IPAs
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Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
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Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
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Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions
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