20 Insanely Instagrammable Spots! | If Only
menu
close

Call Our Reservation Specialists: 0141 955 4000

Open Today: 09:00 - 17:30

close

IO Blog

20 Insanely Instagrammable Spots!

15-Apr-2024

Featured Destinations

1. Habitas, AlUla

Every influencer’s dream, Habitas in AlUla is what we can only imagine a luxury hotel opened by Timothée Chalamet’s character in Dune would look like, only way more relaxed.

Habitas is a surreal experience; artistic elements inspired by Saudi Arabia bring a feeling of divinity to one of the world’s most spectacular and rugged landscapes. Top tip: walk across the infinity pool overlooking the canyon for the shot of a lifetime.

2. Mount Nelson, Cape Town

The iconic Pink Lady, as it is affectionately known, is the perfect mix of flamboyance and elegance; Mount Nelson’s ebullient personality is the source of envy as outsiders admire the pink façade which hides behind it a chic, sun-drenched courtyard with leafy pockets of shade provided by palm trees. Mount Nelson is who you want to invite you to brunch - get a snap of her with Table Mountain in the background to make everyone jealous.

3. Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Take a tram up to Victoria Peak to get the most iconic view of Hong Kong. The city’s skyscrapers are never more endearing than when viewed from the verdant embrace of Hong Kong’s evergreen hills. Get a selfie or couples pic here and let everyone know you’re visiting one of the legendary cities.

4. Deadvlei, Namibia

Deadvlei is magnificently macabre: the contrast of 700-year-old charcoal trees sprouting from white clay pans with golden dunes and crisp blue skies in the background is immensely alluring.

5. Rice Fields, Bali

Deadvlei is magnificently macabre: the contrast of 700-year-old charcoal trees sprouting from white clay pans with golden dunes and crisp blue skies in the background is immensely alluring.

6. Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal

One of the most exclusive hangouts in all of Dubai, Cloud 22 is the ultra-stylish rooftop infinity pool lounge situated atop the iconic Atlantis The Royal. This is the kind of place where you’ll see the rich and famous, and you can let everyone know you belong here.

7. Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Imagine the Garden of Eden was given £600 million worth of 21st-century infrastructure and technology and you have Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Towering Supertrees, a spectacular indoor waterfall, and iconic cooled conservatories coalesce to create a land of horticultural marvel.

8. Zion National Park, Utah

Over thousands of years nature has been writing one of its most romantic love letters in the form of Utah, where intricate and intimate details are inscribed into each rock, cliff and canyon. The narrows of Zion National Park are profoundly spectacular and a picture of you engulfed by the sandstone hues and rugged rockfaces are sure to stir up some serious travel envy.

9. Heart Reef, Queensland

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef is a veritable bucket list destination. There are so many places that seem too idyllic and picture-perfect to be true, but alas they are and your followers will thank you for it. The pick of the bunch? Take a helicopter ride and get a perfect snap of Heart Reef.

10. Greater Kruger, South Africa

Greater Kruger is perhaps the best place to spot the Big Five and other fantastic beasts in their own habitat - lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo and zebra are some of the primitive residents here. It is of course one of the best places to catch a Savannah sunset silhouette the iconic baobab trees and elephants wandering on the horizon – now that’s a photo that will make an impression.

11. Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

The cure to doomscrolling? A colourful photo of Malaysia’s Batu Caves on your Instagram ought to do it. A 42-metre-high gold statue of Lord Muragan stands guard but most notable are the multicoloured steps which ascend into the limestone hills which take you into the temple. Oh, and if that wasn’t whimsical and grid-worthy enough, there are monkeys there too!

 

12. M6m, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, Maldives

You’re probably going to have to apologise to your travelaholic friends when you upload this one – enjoy champagne and caviar as you watch tropical fish swim in the turquoise lagoon at M6m, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO’s underwater restaurant.

13. DUMBO, Brooklyn

The iconic shot, DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is where you can get one of the most Instagrammable shots in all of New York City, with Brooklyn’s industrious red brick warehouses framing the mighty Manhattan Bridge.

14. Santorini, Greece

Santorini is famous for its bright-white houses that cascade beautifully into the Aegean Sea and of course, everyone’s favourite trio, the blue dome houses. Santorini epitomises the uplifting Greek ambience and will have you coming back for more – trust us!

15. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

One of the few images which seems to make everything go quiet when you look at it, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine famous for having thousands of vermilion torii gates. This picture perfectly captures everything we love about Japan: a sacred poise, peaceful aura and enchanting design. Plus, the symmetry will bring a sense of elegance to your Instagram profile!

16. Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, New Zealand

The magisterial presence of the fiords demands the awe and veneration of its visitors. Even just looking at this photo feels like a breath of fresh, meditative air.

17. Sydney Harbour

One of the most recognisable skylines in the world, the colossal steel arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge contrasts perfectly with Sydney Opera House, a modernist masterpiece designed by Danish architect, Jørn Utzon. Post this and everyone will wish they were in Australia with you.

18. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay’s scattering of limestone towers and islets are almost symbolic of Vietnam’s chaotic, yet beautiful and endearing streets. From hikes to cruises, there are so many great angles to be had here, so your photo is sure to be unique.

19. Jade Mountain Resort, St Lucia

The ethereal beauty of the Piton Mountains in St Lucia are a sight to behold. Jade Mountain resort allows you to drink in this spectacle all day long. A shot of you pensively looking out at the horizon with the mountains in the background is going to bring your Instagram game up another level.

20. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in the UAE. This marble behemoth is comprised of over 80 domes, 1000 pillars and 4 colossal minarets. A 0.5 zoom will look mighty impressive as you are engulfed by the marble-white glow of this masterpiece of Islamic architecture.