Posted on January 4, 2023
It is common knowledge that Millennials and Gen-Z prefer travel experiences over material objects, but when choosing a party holiday destination, what really is the most important?
The popularity of a place can certainly roll with a trend, so let’s see what the most popular are for 2023.
It has always been common for holiday goers to choose their party holiday destinations based on their appearance, but over time its became more and more popular for people to pick their break away based on how ‘Instagrammable’ it is.
One travel study found that 70% of “travel enthusiasts” share their travel plans on Instagram and 67% of them use Instagram to find inspiration for where to go next.
So Instagrammers are ready to up their Insta game with their holiday pictures, but where exactly should they be going for this? We at Summer Takeover have pulled the data to find out which of the UK’s 28 favourite party destinations are in fact the most Instagrammable.
With resorts like Dubai and Mykonos gathering the celeb crowds, it is no shock that they have become extremely popular over the last 12 months. With names from Love island to famous sports stars visiting, and new trendy venues popping up, they really are the place to be!
So, what other destinations are popular for people looking to party?
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This party city is packed full of stunning late-night beach clubs, bars and exciting boat parties. Why not get involved in the Spanish culture and attend one of its regular street fiestas?
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This luxurious party hotspot is definitely a bucket list location for those looking to up their Insta game. Stick around long enough and you will likely spot a celebrity. That’ll get those likes up! Miami nightlife has a range of giant underground megaclubs, cosy cocktail lounges, as well as dozens of gorgeous beach clubs.
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Amsterdam is a much more relaxed and low key party destination. The Dutch city is packed with good ‘pubs’. Although with that being said you can still find your 24-hour dance clubs in this city.
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Las Vegas is known for its world-famous mega-clubs and hotels which have top DJs and performers every night. The Las Vegas strip is 4 miles long of casinos, hotel complexes, shops, restaurants, comedy clubs, circuses and of course bars! This fast-paced glitzy city will be a party holiday to remember.
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Aside from the magical volcanic landscapes in Santorini, the island is also known for its lively atmosphere and nightlife. You will find that the wildest and more exciting nightlife in Santorini is situated in the island’s capital, Fira. This is a must-be place for all Instagram stars so we aren’t surprised it made the top five.
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Madrid’s nightlife scene caters for all. Whether you are looking for a relaxing jazz bar, trendy cocktail club, or even an outdoor terrace to relax with a glass of wine, this city has something for all tastes.
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Many people consider Berlin to be one of the best clubbing places in Europe. It is a city proud of its nightlife, clubbing, and general wild atmosphere. Find yourself going wild for days straight here as the party never stops.
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Mykonos takes the top spot as the number one Greek party island just above Ios. Find yourself dancing on the beach to house, techno and rock music with a cocktail in hand until the early hours of the morning on this popular Greek island.
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This is the island of entertainment and crazy nightlife. It has been famous for its nightlife since the 80s when hippies from Crete first headed to the virgin beaches of Ios. The majority of the fun can be located in Chora with disco bars and clubs scattered all over the town.
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Benidorm, is one of the top areas for nightlife in Europe as tourists from all over the world come to enjoy the thousands fun of things to do in Benidorm. The main areas for parties in Benidorm are the “strip” of Levante Beach Boulevard, “The Square” around Avenida Mallorca, as well as Old Town Benidorm. You can also find the huge dance clubs on the main road just outside of Benidorm that goes towards the city of Valencia.
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The nightlife in this city is varied and provides options for all tastes whether that be fancy cocktails or raving to electronic dance music. Enjoy its beautiful architecture by day and cheap alcohol by night. Prague is known to be one of the cheapest holiday destinations in Europe.
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This party island has so much to offer and is perfect for those lovers of house music. Thousands flock to work in Ibiza every Summer to listen to some of the world’s top DJs perform into the early hours of the morning. From the insane Ibiza beach parties to the larger than life nightclubs, you won’t come back from here disappointed.
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The main square of bars and the Ayia Napa Strip is the heart of this party resort. Enjoy a cocktail on blue flag awarded beach, Nissi beach, in the day and the legendary nightlife till dawn. Working in Ayia Napa is also very popular!
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Aruba’s nightlife is one of the Caribbean’s best! Party buses, noisy casinos and wild clubs are just a few of the activities you can do to get the party started on this island. But we recommend starting your night off enjoying a well-known drink of Rum which Aruba is famous for.
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This tourist island of Northern Dalmatia is without a doubt the party capital of Croatia. Celebrate non-stop on the beautiful Adriatic coastline at many popular beach clubs or party boats in Pag. Before booking you should take a look at when its famous music festivals will be taking place, like Hideout, for the perfect party holiday.
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