NEW YORK – Looking for a way to get more ‘likes’ on Instagram? Want to inspire clients to travel – and book – at the same time?

According to CheapOair.com, travellers are now choosing their vacation destinations based on how well they believe their photos will perform on their social accounts. With this in mind, travel agents can also use social media to their benefit, posting images and travel photos that will create the most buzz, earn them ‘likes’ and followers, and hopefully get clients to book a trip.

To help travellers find the next destination that will get them the most ‘likes’ and help to establish them as travel trendsetters, CheapOair.com has unveiled its top 5 picks for the most photogenic destinations they’ve likely never considered travelling to:

• Instead of Singapore, try Hainan. China’s Hainan Island is being called the ‘Hawaii of the East’ and is even starting to garner comparisons to Dubai for its newfound luxury vibe. To promote tourism, the Chinese government recently launched a program granting 30-day visa-free access to the island for tourists from 59 countries, including Canada.

Sanya City, Hainan Province, China

• Instead of Prague, try Wroclaw. Wroclaw is a beautiful city with rich history dating back as early as the 6th century. Don’t miss the city’s main square, which was destroyed during WWII but was rebuilt to honour Wroclaw’s medieval past.

Central Market Square, Wroclaw, Poland

• Instead of Costa Rica, try the Azores. Black sand beaches, lush greenery and volcanic peaks make the Azores the perfect subtropical getaway. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking and surfing.

Flores Island, Azores, Portugal

• Instead of Croatia, try Montenegro. Just across the border from Croatia, Kotor is a medieval town with slightly less exposure than Dubrovnik. The charming town is nestled in a fjord-like bay.

Kotor, Montenegro

• Instead of Dubai, try Marrakech. From the delicately painted tiles to the colourful goods in the souks, to the winding alleys of the Old town, Marrakech is a city just waiting to be photographed.

Jamaa el Fna Market Square, Marrakesh, Morocco

For more information go to CheapOair.com.