As many travelers choose to share their vacation memories with friends by posting pictures on Instagram, the social media platform provides a fascinating insight into popular Instagram destinations. From the most striking mountain top view to the best restaurant in town or a local attraction that the tour guides don’t mention, checking the tags on Instagram for your chosen destination allows you to build up a picture of what to expect when you get there.
Top Instagram Destinations
Instagram recently released a breakdown of the most popular Instagram destinations in the world for their users. Take a look our selection of the top cities and pick out where you would like to visit next.
New York, United States
When tourists arrive in New York, a smart phone is seldom out of their hands, any time of the year. Manhattan is the home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world. When visitors are not posting snaps of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Time Square, they are busy eating lunch in Greenwich Village or cycling in Central Park. Plan your flights from the United Arab Emirates to the heart of Manhattan and visit some of the most photographed Instagram destinations in the world.
London, United Kingdom
Another incredible Instagram destination, London combines historic buildings like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey with a vibrant West End theater district and the sights and sounds of bustling, bohemian districts like Camden and Shoreditch. There’s always something new and interesting to discover. Choose to fly to London from Dubai or Abu Dhabi for a fantastic, immersive, cultural experience in one of the world’s most exciting destinations. One of the selfie capitals of the world!
Sao Paulo, Brazil
This vast and culturally important city in South America is a trending destination for travelers keen to explore the soaring skyscrapers of Downtown alongside a wealth of parks, museums and galleries. The top of the Mirante do Vale building is the best vantage point to take photographs of the sprawling cityscape of the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere.
Remember there are many beautiful, picture-perfect beaches and eco-tourism locations in the region for you to explore and upload pictures to social media.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Paris, France
An international capital of food and fashion, Paris is a treasure trove of stunning locations, captivating cafes and beautiful buildings. Tourists flood their Instagram feed with images from popular attractions like the famous Gothic church of Notre Dame, the emblematic Eiffel Tower, The Louvre art collection and Arc de Triomphe. If there was ever a place to Instagram a photograph of your lunch, it’s Paris with its outstanding collection of restaurants. A top Instagram destination to consider for your next vacation.
Los Angeles, California
LA hasn’t just been immortalized in the movies, it’s also a popular shooting location for travel photographers keen to capture some views of Californian beaches, city views from Griffith Park and a classic slice of Americana on Rodeo Drive and Hollywood Boulevard. Explore some of the most famous locations in this famous Instagram destination.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russia’s second largest city after Moscow, the architecture of Saint Petersburg and its historic monuments were recognized when it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A cluster of international corporations in this important port on the Baltic Sea makes the city a popular location with business travelers.
Istanbul, Turkey
Instagram users have shown great dedication when it comes to documenting the cluster of cultural influences that are present in modern day Istanbul, a city that traces its roots back to the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Positioned at the point where Asia meets Europe, travelers will discover some truly impressive scenery and a maze of markets, tea houses, colorful mosaics and intricate mosques. It’s no wonder that so many travelers choose to take photographs here to share their favorite views of the city.
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