Of course, Lisbon is one of them
If there is an irrepressible desire that dominates today's society, it is that of ** travel .** We could describe the happiness like that shot of adrenaline you feel when take off your plane , that moment when you set foot in the sea again after months, that first time in that city you've always dreamed of , the evasion caused by that exotic destination , the satisfaction of having discovered the best local restaurant , the pleasure of dawn in a movie hotel or even in a cabin in the middle of the forest.
Moments that remain etched in your memory forever. For this reason, all the young people of the Generation Y i prefer Invest your savings in experiences rather than things. Earth , a travel platform focused on millennials , which has 1 million followers on his ** Instagram ** account, thanks to his inspiring traveling photographs, he has compiled a ranking with the 20 trendy destinations among the public of that generation.
“ Millennial travelers crave authentic travel experiences. We travel to live. While our parents were more likely to stay at an all-inclusive resort, we want to explore new places. We stay in Airbnbs, meet local people and eat in authentic restaurants ", Explain Andy McCune, founder of Earth and Unfold , to Traveler.es.
To get the data, Earth members asked 100,000 millennial Instagram users : "If you could go anywhere on Earth, where would it be?" . As well as the locations of the 100 travel influencers most followed on this social network, such as Jack Morris (** @doyoutravel **, 2.8M followers), Emilie Ristevski (** @helloemilie **, 1.1M) or Sam Kolder (** @sam_kolder **, 965K ) .
“ We share incredible images of destinations around the world and inspire our followers to get out and explore the world they live in. People need an escape, and we help people find it with content that makes them stop and visualize in those moments”, he says. Andy McCune , creator of Earth, to Traveler.es
**AND THE TOP 10 IS… (DRUMSROLL)**
“Millennials are traveling to destinations that are photogenic because these are the places they are saving and sharing through their social networks. We love to take photos and document our trips to share them with the world ”, comments Andy McCune to Traveler.es.
1. Tulum, Mexico
First place goes to Tulum , in Mexico , which boasts proud to be the most attractive destination in the Caribbean. "Tulum is one of those tropical places where you feel that magic exists. The intense blue waters of the cenotes, the ancient ruins of the jungle and the white sand beaches they make you feel like in a dream.
The people are humble and the infrastructure is limited, which takes you back to basics good food and great conversation with the locals and the people you came with," says Charlie Jordan to the Earth platform ( @charlyjordan , 1M Instagram followers).
two. Amsterdam, Netherlands
" amsterdam It is our favorite city in the world. There is something very special about the collision between design, arts and different cuisines. It's a historical look into the past and a wonderful glimpse into the future." Jessica and Garrett Gee to the travel platform ( @thebucketlistfamily , 1.2M Instagram followers).
3. Greek islands
" the islands of greece , made up of destinations like ** Santorini , Mykonos , Milos and Zakynthos **, are a must-see. The crystal clear waters, the spectacular beaches, the impressive architecture and the fascinating gastronomy make the islands a perfect destination for any traveler ", points Andy McCune , founder of Earth and Unfold.
Four. Mexico City, Mexico
"In USA , Mexico City has been stigmatized for being unsafe. It was a place that Americans never traveled to, but now we are seeing a big change in tourism. People are starting to talk about Mexico City, its food, its people, its culture ”, reveals the founder of Earth.
"Mexico City it is a vibrant and colorful city , focused on culture and food. Condesa is my favorite neighborhood , it's filled with amazing coffee, historic buildings, refreshing smoothies and locals running errands all over town with their pets," says Sam Landreth to Earth ( @samlandreth ,106K Instagram followers).
5. Maldives
"It is not very difficult to fall in love with the Maldives, the most incredible blue waters I have ever seen. Maldives It's the kind of destination where you want to constantly pinch yourself to be absolutely sure that a place like this really exists," he says. Alexander Williamson to Earth ( @alexpreview , 214K Instagram followers).
6. Algarve, Portugal
" Red sandstone cliffs and turquoise sea collide in a battle of beautiful colors. The whitewashed villages that dot **the coast of southern Portugal** are full of wonderful food and people. Golden beaches that offer something to all kinds of intrepid travellers", confesses Sam McAllister to the Earth platform ( @sam.travel , 20'3K Instagram followers).
7. Marrakesh, Morocco
" **Morocco is so magical.** The colors, the patterns, the smells... It all overwhelms your senses. The medina winds through the center of the city and you can wander aimlessly for hours. There are also many day trips that can be done outside of Marrakesh . You can drive through the Atlas Mountains, enjoy a glamorous night in the desert or take a camel ride through the grove," notes Andy McCune.
8. Positano, Italy
" Positano has been a classic destination since the 1950s , but now it is the focus of the summer. It is a town of cliffs located in the amalfi coast , in Italy , and the views are stunning. There are many nearby towns on this very coast that are ideal for day trips," reveals Andy McCune, founder of Earth.
9. Cappadocia, Turkey
" cappadocia looks like something out of a fairy tale. It has those original rock formations that were sculpted by erosion. In fact, it is UNESCO World Heritage Site . More than half of the world's hot air balloons take off from this region, so the sky is always full of hundreds of balloons floating over the landscape , which makes for amazing photos," says McCune.
10. Balinese, Indonesian
"Bali is like no other place I have ever been. It has the perfect spell of natural beauty, an impressive food scene, rich culture, amazing locals and great weather. When you come to Bali it becomes quite obvious why so many people get “stuck” here. "reveals sasha juliard to Earth ( @sashjuliard , 93K Instagram followers)
THE OTHER FINALISTS
“ Dubrovnik , Croatia , is also very interesting. The Croatian Tourist Office has worked a lot with influencers in recent years and they are starting to see a big impact,” Andy McCune tells Traveler.es.
The Croatian city ranks twelfth in the Top 20 of the favorite destinations of millennials, preceded by Oahu (Hawaii) ** and followed by: ** Cape Town (South Africa), Bora Bora, Lisbon (Portugal), Gold Coast (Australia), Mallorca (Spain), Istanbul (Turkey), Phuket (Thailand) and The Alps Swiss.