For many people, vacations no longer just mean experiencing new things, getting a chance to glimpse another culture, eating delicious food and having quality time relaxing, it also means taking as many incredible photos as you can You can post on your Instagram feed for as long as you want before you start annoying all your followers. Of course, there's more to vacationing in a new place than just getting the best vacation photos on Instagram, but it's certainly a perk. Some locations make this easier than others.
A 2019 study by Seven Travel Companies combined survey results, hashtag popularity, and voting results from a panel of travel experts to recently identify the 50 most Instagrammable locations around the world for 2019. So, if you go to these spots - any of them - you're almost guaranteed to get at least a few Instagram-worthy photos that will basically make you a true travel blogger while also Dramatically increase your information flow. Even better, traveling to the hotspots on this list is easy: Contiki, a social travel company for travelers aged 18-35, is offering deep discounts on travel packages to these destinations, according to the study.
So, what’s number one?
In fifth place is South Africa , which offers some very unique photos as well as incredible experiences. South Africa has it all: stunning scenery, tons of hiking and adventure, stunning beaches, and glimpses of the Big Five, a list of animals you won’t see anywhere else in the world. It’s no surprise that this country ranks so high on the list. (Contiki is offering over $300 off their 11-day cape, safari and waterfalls tour.)
In fourth place is Indonesia , a Southeast Asian country known for its truly extraordinary beaches and landscapes that can be found everywhere. You can explore the various islands (who wouldn’t want to go to Bali at some point in their life?), lie on the beach for hours, or venture out to see exotic animals like elephants and tigers. There are enough Instagrammable opportunities in Indonesia to satisfy even the most curious photographer.
Number three might come as a bit of a surprise to some: it's Canada . The country may look mundane, but in fact, Canada offers some of the most spectacular scenery and natural beauty. Depending on where you go, you can get a real sense of the wilderness and outdoors, or you can just relax and hang out in one of the many charming towns. There are mountains, skiing, hiking, whitewater rafting, wineries, fine dining, major attractions like Niagara Falls, and more. If you want to conquer the entire country, Contiki is offering $450 off an 11-day adventure trip to Canada and the Rockies.
However, the number two place should come as no surprise to anyone: it’s Hong Kong, China , the most popular place on Instagram. Hong Kong is colourful, vibrant, beautiful and filled with lots of hidden fun and things to explore. Plus, there’s delicious food everywhere! It's definitely not difficult to find a good photo there.
So where are the best places in the world to Instagram? According to the study, number one is Australia . It's not hard to see why. Australia offers it all, from incredible beaches to exotic animals to bustling cities filled with fun experiences. There’s definitely no shortage of things to see, do, explore, and photograph. Yes, Contiki offers deals to Australia too: you can save over $400 on a trip there right now.
The moral of the story? Now is definitely the time to book a vacation to one of these inspiring spots. Let's go quickly!
