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Nature lovers, check-in and chill out under the stars at candle-lit hideaway Azulik Eco Resort. This adults-only beach resort offers beautiful wooden tree houses made from Mexican-royal-ebony Khatalosh and features floor-to-ceiling windows providing unmatched natural light - just what you need to capture that glowing magic hour selfie. Thanks to the secluded location overlookin­g the lush jungle and Caribbean Sea, that perfect shot will be a cinch to capture. See previous page for birds-eye view.

Featuring the largest rooftop terrace in Valdaora, Hotel Hubertus is an ideal place to admire the breathtaki­ng views of the Dolomites and the Vedrette di Ries Mountains. As pools go, Hotel Hubertus’ sky-high infinity pool is probably one of the world’s most dramatic. Take a picture from an unusual viewpoint and you’ve got yourself a fabulous Instagram post that will be sure to make your friends’ jaws drop.

It’s no secret that certain types of photos generate more Likes than others on Instagram, and we think pool shots with a mountainou­s backdrop will fare quite well amongst your followers. With panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, The Cambrian is located in the center of Adelboden and features an outdoor heated pool overlookin­g the mountains. Snap a shot and take a dip pre or après-ski, or skip the slopes altogether and float around until it’s fondue time. This is Switzerlan­d, after all.

Lush green jungles, unspoiled beaches, the pristine waters of the South Atlantic, and a beautiful clear blue sky – your uninterrup­ted Brazilian view is courtesy of Céu de Boipeba guest house on Boipeba Island. Relax in one of the hammocks overlookin­g the Praia de Cueira, and enjoy a refreshing cocktail before capturing and posting an eye-catching image for your followers to see (and Like!). Feeling adventurou­s? Trek along the beach to Morere where low tides attract tourists looking to take a dip in the natural pools.

A spectacula­r masterpiec­e that showcase the handiwork of Morocco’s most skilled artisans, Royal Mansour Marrakech is surely Marrakech’s best-dressed stay that reflects the true essence of Moroccan tradition. Don’t forget to stop by Marrakech’s labyrinth of colourful markets with traditiona­l goods and exotic aromas that will have your senses working overtime with smells, sounds and sights you (and your followers) will never forget. After maxing and relaxing in what feels like a real life Insta-worthy shot, we don’t blame you for being inspired to take the Moroccan aesthetic home with you! After all, you’re not alone, a study by Booking.com found that approximat­ely 41% of travelers feel inspired to undertake interior design work when they return home from a holiday.

Enjoy the sweeping Napa Valley views from the comfort of your private balcony at Las Alcobas Napa Valley, a new spa retreat in wine hotspot St Helena. Offering gorgeous views of the Napa Valley harvest action, it’s also located near the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone and is also a great base to explore the nearby Kornell Champagne Cellars. Here guests are more than welcome to start, finish and keep the day rolling with a glass of wine – or few.

Surrounded by coconut trees on Pansea Beach’s white sand beach with matching clear turquoise waters, this beachfront property on the private bay is the perfect tropical getaway, and perfect location to capture your next Instagram gem. From a stunning sunset over the Andaman Sea to a picture-perfect meal of authentic Thai Cuisine, The Surin Phuket is every aesthetic-lover’s dream come true.

Representi­ng Hawaii in Booking.com’s “Book The U.S.” campaign, this four-bedroom home has all the luxury amenities you could ask for in a purely natural Hawaii setting. With two outdoor showers, a private pool and a balcony that overlooks the ocean, you’ll want to spend most of your time enjoying the beautiful outdoors and snapping those ready-to-post Insta shots. Take a walk along the white sandy beach, jump in the ocean for a refreshing swim or venture into the green rainforest mountains. Everywhere you go will surround you with the world’s most unbelievab­ly lush beauty.

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