We have seen them on Instagram and were blown away with their beauty and ambience. Now that the festivities are around the corner, it might not be a bad idea to fulfil the bucket list before the year runs out.
The destinations below are the favourite of million of travellers and photographers because of the elements they bring for the perfect vacation:
1. Greece
Greece is the fulcrum of Western civilisation. The land of the famous Olympian gods rich in culture, history and modern life is located in Southeast Europe. It is one of the most visited countries in Europe. Some notable Instagram worthy destination in Greece include Santorini, which was voted as “The World’s Best Island” in Travel + Leisure in 2011 for its picturesque white-and-blue architecture and stunning beaches. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and the capital city of the Macedonian region of Northern Greece.
2. Bora Bora
Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts that feature over-the-water bungalows. Snorkelling and scuba diving in and around the lagoon are popular activities on the island. It comes as no surprise that Bora Bora is an internationally acclaimed honeymoon destination.
3. Switzerland
Switzerland is world renowned region for chocolate, watches, and neutrality. It is situated at the confluence of Western, Central, and Southern Europe. Characterised by breath-taking mountain peaks to dreamy turquoise lakes and a countryside littered with ancient wonders, Switzerland is home to all. Some notable Instagram worthy destination in Switzerland include: one of the world’s most photographed mountains, the Matterhorn; Château de Chillon, Lake Geneva, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Rhine Falls and Zurich is also the social and cultural hub of the country.
4.Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”, the Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007. It was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.