Travellers often turn to social media to determine which destination will be next on their bucket list. Whether basking on a beach in Barbados or living it up in Ibiza, choosing a picturesque holiday destination has never been more important.
To determine the most picturesque destinations, experts at Envirofone used scenic locations mentioned in Trip Advisor, Travel + Leisure, CN Traveller and more respected travel news sites. The most picturesque destinations were then ranked based on 11 index factors including:
- Amount of TikTok views
- of Instagram searches
- of Pinterest searches
- Percentage of sunny days per year
- Internet speed
- Positive social mentions of the destination
But where is the most picturesque destination in the world?
The most picturesque destinations around the world
New York named the most picturesque destination in the world
The study found that New York is the most picturesque destination in the world. The research found that New York scored highly across social media statistics with 1.1 million monthly searches on Pinterest, 57.2 billion TikTok video views, and 9.6 million Instagram monthly searches.
Madrid and London round off the top three
Madrid takes second place, the Spanish capital has 34.4 billion TikTok video views and 47.1% sunny days throughout the year. Madrid’s lively and vibrant scenery makes it the ultimate picturesque destination to brag about on your social media feed.
London rounds off the top three with 72.2 billion TikTok video views, 171.11 positive mentions per 100,000 tourists, and four UNESCO sites. London’s variety of landscapes makes it the ultimate picturesque destination filled with history, diverse culture and stunning architecture.
Paris and Lisbon complete the top five most picturesque destinations
Paris comes fourth, scoring 7.8 million monthly Instagram search volumes, 67.5 billion TikTok video views, and 81.17 positive mentions per 100,000 visitors, thanks to its charming back streets and iconic landmarks.
Rounding off the top five is Lisbon. The colourful city has amassed 1.2 billion TikTok video views and has 36.2% sunny days throughout the year, perfect for taking sun-lit snaps from its incredible viewpoints.
How best to take photos on holiday
Denise Timmis, expert at Envirofone, reveals the top tips for taking photos when on holiday:
“Capturing memories on holiday has never been easier thanks to our smartphones, but it can be difficult to know how to take a great photo. Here are some tips to help you get the perfect shot:
- Check your lighting
Avoid taking photos in direct sunlight as this can cause harsh shadows and your images to appear washed out. Instead, use natural light to make your holiday photos look the best. If it’s dark you can use flash but it might not always give the best results.
- Remember your composition guidelines
Experiment with the orientation of your images to make them more exciting. Always remember the rule of thirds when taking photographs. The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that divides a photo into thirds to create a more balanced and appealing photo. You can easily turn on the grid display on your smartphone camera by changing the settings directly on the camera app.
- Use a tripod
A tripod is a great piece of equipment to help you take better photos. Not only a great way to get all your friends and family into one picture at the same time, but it also allows you to keep your phone steady and avoid blurry photos.
- Editing your photos
Enhance your holiday photos for social media by experimenting with different levels of brightness, saturation, contrast and exposure. Some photo editing apps also come with preset filters to help capture a specific mood in your photos.
- Take a lot of photos and be patient
While we might always want to get one perfect shot, we recommend taking a lot of photos that way you can pick out our favourite ones to post online. Newer smartphones often have a live photo feature which means you can pick your favourite moment as the key photo.”
Up your picture game with Envirofone
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