Travel and luggage experts at Bounce have looked at factors such as light pollution, recommendations and Instagram post data for a number of destinations to reveal the top 10 ultimate sunset destinations.
|
Rank |
Destination |
Country |
Number of articles/blogs recommended by |
“Sunset” Instagram posts |
“Sunrise” Instagram posts |
Combined “sunset” & “sunrise” Instagram posts |
Light Pollution (μcd/m2) |
Sunset Score |
|
1 |
Uluru |
Australia |
7 |
19,284 |
10,276 |
29,560 |
0.973 |
9.13 |
|
2 |
Maldives |
Maldives |
6 |
22676 |
1,723 |
24,399 |
0.219 |
9.07 |
|
3 |
Haleakalā |
Hawaii, United States |
4 |
13,646 |
36,495 |
50,141 |
4.38 |
8.86 |
|
4 |
Santorini |
Greece |
16 |
160,377 |
3,589 |
163,966 |
228 |
8.56 |
|
5 |
Angkor Wat |
Cambodia |
8 |
2,340 |
26,561 |
28,901 |
77.1 |
8.54 |
|
6 |
Grand Canyon |
Arizona, United States |
10 |
9,608 |
3,960 |
13,568 |
11.70 |
8.43 |
|
7 |
Bali |
Indonesia |
3 |
184,848 |
27,118 |
211,966 |
148 |
8.20 |
|
8 |
Serengeti |
Tanzania |
4 |
2,619 |
739 |
3,358 |
0.153 |
8.10 |
|
9 |
Boracay |
Philippines |
47,616 |
1,567 |
49,183 |
122 |
7.94 |
|
|
10 |
Key West |
Florida |
10 |
58,741 |
3,362 |
62,103 |
2070 |
7.50 |
Uluru scored top marks for its sunset scenes with a score of 9.13 out of 10. Also known as Ayers Rock it scored high for its seven recommendations across the web, as well as its high number of “sunset” Instagram mentions (19,284 posts) and “sunrise” mentions (10,276 hashtags), totalling almost 30,000 posts highlighting its natural beauty. Light pollution in Uluru is also low, at 0.973 μcd/m2, making it a beautiful stargazing spot.
The stunning islands of the Maldives took the second spot for the best sunset skies in the world, scoring 9.07 out of 10 in the ranking. There’s nowhere that describes “paradise” quite like the Maldives. From its white sand beaches, dreamy on-the-water bungalows, and turquoise waters, it’s fitting that holidaymakers can also enjoy some of the most heavenly sunsets in the world.
Haleakalā, also known as the East Maui Volcano, joined in third place, scoring 8.86 out of 10. Sunset at the summit of Haleakalā has become increasingly popular in recent years. Yet, there were more “sunrise” posts on Instagram (36,495 mentions) than at sunset (13,646 posts). Light pollution around the Haleakalā is low (4.38 μcd/m2) due to its high elevation, and the atmosphere is often clearer, allowing for ideal viewing conditions.
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