Striking pictures of the world's hottest bucket-list destinations

Been anywhere nice lately? Most of us haven’t travelled much since the pandemic hit. But less traveling leaves more time for daydreaming – and sharing our own personal bucket lists of must-visit destinations.

Instagram is the place to post those #bucketlists. Nothing catches a memory – or a dream of what’s to come – like an Instagram picture. So that’s where Budget Direct looked to compile our ultimate world bucket list: the cities, landmarks, and attractions that Instagram users want to visit the most.

We used location data to figure out which locations Instagram users are tagging with #bucketlist. And then we made a series of maps to show the top dream destinations across categories including natural wonders, hotels, and islands.

SPONSORED: Find a Qualified Financial Advisor

1. Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes.

2. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you're ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.