Due to cheaper airfare and hotel prices, winter is a great time to travel. But perhaps while you’re planning your winter getaway, you find yourself with a lot of unanswered questions: Where to go? What to see? Is there some part of the world that’s relatively undiscovered, just waiting for you to explore? If you’re travel planning but can’t seem to decide what to do, take these photos as inspiration. They’re from all over the world, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Perhaps one of these images will inspire your next dream vacation – either that, or they’ll simply give you some destinations to lust over.
Make a pact to make an impact. ? A photo posted by Stephen Bellrichard ? Dallas (@stephenskis) on Sep 9, 2015 at 7:39am PDT
Cliff running? (is that even a word) One of my favorite things #iammorethan A photo posted by Anne (@still_thatgirl) on Sep 6, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT
The ocean has probably always been the most captivating thing to me. I could stare at the waves for days and be forever mesmerized. A photo posted by Lizzy Gadd (@elizabethgadd) on Sep 8, 2015 at 9:26pm PDT
Extremely grateful for the friends I’ve made, the experiences gained, opportunities had, and all of the laughs that have been shared the past couple weeks. #blessed A photo posted by David Waugh (@david_waugh) on Sep 9, 2015 at 7:55am PDT
Gotta squeeze some beach time in somewhere | Moreton Island National Park, Queensland, Australia A photo posted by Mike Kovalsky (@exploremorenature) on Sep 9, 2015 at 8:26am PDT
Let the light shine through ~ @kimi_swimmy #harborhouse #travel #ocean #underwater #caves #freedive #tonga A photo posted by Perrin James (@perrinjames1) on Aug 23, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT
It’s as if @instagram designed the new update specifically so that waterfall shots could be shared in all their glory! Here we have a rare specimen striking a classic Instagram pose. Just one of many we got to witness this day! The one and only man of many poses and a solid all round guy @dduerds !!! He’s also a super talented shooter and has been rocking it lately on here. If you haven’t already check out his feed! A photo posted by Shian Tan (@shian888) on Aug 31, 2015 at 6:10pm PDT
If you want a rush just stand on the edge of a cliff near Europe’s largest and most powerful waterfall. I have never in my life seen a waterfall so massive! A great example of how rugged Iceland truly is. #mystopover #iceland #europe A photo posted by Kevin Monahan (@kevindeanmonahan) on Sep 9, 2015 at 9:41am PDT
I couldn’t help but sit on this stump and watch the moon set, the day turn into night and listen to the glacier calve into the lake. It was nice to spend 3 days out here and unplug for a bit with good company! Berg Lake, B.C. A photo posted by Taylor Burk (@taylormichaelburk) on Aug 25, 2015 at 8:30pm PDT
Renndølsetra, Innerdalen, Norway with @christerolsen_ I would like to thank @hubs_united for featuring my picture from Hoh rainforest. A photo posted by ©Peter Lundqvist (@peterlundqvist) on Sep 9, 2015 at 10:44am PDT
That one time I was on another planet… A photo posted by Shane Black (@shanemichaelblack) on Sep 3, 2015 at 9:08pm PDT
Dynjandi. Probably the most magnificent waterfall I’ve ever seen. Way to go, Iceland! (tiny person is @whitneyjustesen). A photo posted by Lizzy Gadd (@elizabethgadd) on Aug 31, 2015 at 2:11pm PDT
Fresh mountain air in my nostrils, clear sky above me, and countless mosquitos to keep me company. Smack! One down, ten trillion to go! A photo posted by Stephen Bellrichard ? Dallas (@stephenskis) on Aug 31, 2015 at 7:43pm PDT
@mountainniceness and his lab Nesta enjoying the cooler temperatures while out for a paddle amongst the Sawtooths this Labor Day Weekend. I think it’s safe to say that fall is in the air! @bicsup #BicSup #Idaho A photo posted by Cody Haskell (@i_khandy) on Sep 5, 2015 at 4:49pm PDT
#Repost from our own @kara_saltymermaid who is traveling the globe right now and posted this AMAZING sunset shot from the #SaltFlats in Bolivia! #ModernDayMermaid A photo posted by Salty Mermaid Swim (@saltymermaidswim) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:25pm PDT
Skydiving is an awesome adrenaline rush, throw in the incredible Queenstown scenery and you’ve got the number one must do activity in New Zealand! A photo posted by NZONE Skydive (@nzoneskydive) on Sep 1, 2015 at 12:34am PDT
The floating burning house and #fullmoon @thegatheringburlington @omesweetome #newfoundland #FireFoodMusic #burlington #nightscape #travelstoke A photo posted by Blaze (@nowarabx) on Aug 30, 2015 at 4:52pm PDT
Crystal clear turquoise waters at Sakrisoy on Norway’s Arctic Islands #Lofoten #PhotoWorkshop jarrodcastaing.com A photo posted by Jarrod Castaing (@jarrodcastaing) on Aug 30, 2015 at 5:15pm PDT
Anyone wanna hang? A photo posted by Eric Rubens (@erubes1) on Aug 26, 2015 at 7:19pm PDT