According to a report publicised by Forbes earlier this year, more than 40% of Millennials base their travel choices on ‘Instagrammability’. How photogenic a resort or destination is beats other factors including cost and local cuisine; remarkably, sightseeing scored as the lowest priority.
Whether you’re using Instagram for honeymoon inspo or if you’re hoping to make the folks back home green with envy yourself, here are some of the most Insta-friendly honeymoon destinations in the world right now.
Barbados is a beach selfie paradise, with two coasts to choose from: the calm, turquoise Caribbean and the rugged, windswept Atlantic. The island also boasts a filter-friendly 3,000-plus hours’ sunshine per year on average.
12-night luxury twin-centre Barbados and Palm Island from €4,069pp, including flights and transfers. View offer here.
Rixos the Palm Dubai is nestled on the tip of The Palm Jumeirah’s crescent and offers the most spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. A shot of the shimmering pool framed by palm trees with a backdrop of soaring skyscrapers is guaranteed to send your ‘likes’ through the roof.
5 nights’ all-inclusive including flights and transfers from €1,349pp. View offer here.
If Miami’s glamorous art deco architecture and powdery white beaches don’t scream ‘Wish you were here?’ those cornflour blue skies most definitely do. The oceanfront National Hotel has been around since 1939 and is one of the most iconic features of the city’s Art Deco District.
5 nights’ room only including flights from €839pp. View offer here.
Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives is home to the incredible 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, a one-of-a-kind dining experience with views of coral reef and tropical fish swimming by while you tuck into world-class food and sip on fine wine.
7 nights’ bed and breakfast from €2,599pp. View offer here.
The majestic Pitons in St Lucia are said to be the most photographed spot in the Caribbean. Snap them from your terrace at the Ladera Resort or hike to the top of Gros Piton, the higher of the pair, to bag extra photos (and bragging rights).
7 nights’ bed and breakfast from €2,529pp. View offer here.
