Picture it: You're sitting on the soft sand, the endless sea stretching out before you, watching boats bob by as you sip a tropical cocktail. Suddenly, you realize: You must share this blissful experience with others.
For many, the best way to do this is by turning to Instagram, where a well-framed beach photo can inspire awe — and more than a little envy. So which beaches have prompted the most jealousy?
According to a hashtag assessment by Travel Supermarket, the most Instagrammed beaches in the world range from a Bahamian pink-sand beauty to a South African oasis where penguins freely roam.
Read on...and let the wanderlust begin.
#25. Manly Beach — Sydney
Manly Beach, Australia. manlyaustralia / Instagram
This Australian stunner is known for its surf-ready waves and close proximity to Sydney.
#24. Trunk Bay Beach — St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Trunk Bay, St. John. angelamarya17 / Instagram
According to Conde Nast Traveler, Trunk Bay is one of the top 10 beaches in the world.
#23. Maya Bay Beach — Ko Phi Phi Ley, Thailand
Maya Bay Beach, Thailand. helendev89 / Getty Images
This magnificent Thai locale served as the filming site for "The Beach," starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
#22. Ile aux Cerfs — Mauritius
Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius. halatours / Instagram
Pristine white sand makes this remote island beach particularly striking.
#21. Playa Norte — Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Playa Norte, Mexico. enna_du / Instagram
Playa Norte caters to tourists with a bevy of hotels, restaurants and lively bars.
#20. Fig Tree Bay Beach — Protaras, Cyprus
Fig Tree Bay Beach, Cyprus.
This beach is named after the lone fig tree that's been located there since the 17th century.
#19. Waipio Valley Beach — Hawaii
Waipio, Hawaii. al_lehuanani / Instagram
Glorious Waipio was once home to Hawaiian royalty.
#18. Navagio Beach — Zakynthos, Greece
Navagio, aka "Shipwreck Beach". worldtravelify / Instagram
Navagio is also known as "Shipwreck Beach," due to a wrecked ship that's buried in its limestone gravel.
#17. Flamenco Beach — Culebra
Flamenco Beach, Culebra. beaches_of_the_world / Instagram
Diving is popular at this beach on the stunning Caribbean island of Culebra.
#16. Shoal Bay Beach — Anguilla
Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla. ericgolda / Instagram
Calm, clear waters make Shoal Bay Beach excellent for snorkeling, kayaking and distance swimming.
#15. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland. valerinski_ / Instagram
Black-sand shores and basalt stacks rising out of the Atlantic make this one of the most unique beaches on the list.
#14. Varadero Beach — Cuba
Varadero Beach, Cuba. rosaschotpoort / Instagram
With its 12 miles of sandy shores and upscale resorts, Varadero Beach is a prime tourist spot.
#13. Eagle Beach — Oranjestad, Aruba
Eagle Beach, Aruba. beachfriday / Instagram
Aruba's widest beach is perfect for lounging with a tropical cocktail...while taking in the endless-ocean views.
#12. Grace Bay Beach — Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos. evrytingirie / Instagram
Clean, calm and idyllic, Grace Bay has also been named the second best beach in the world by TripAdvisor.
#11. Dreamland Beach — Bali
Dreamland on the Bukit Peninsula, Bali. your.meal / Instagram
White-stone cliffs tower over this aptly named beach, which is known for its world-class surfing.
#10. Playa Paraiso — Tulum, Mexico
Playa Paraiso, Mexico. alyssandreg / Instagram
In addition to its natural beauty and abundant beach amenities, Playa Paraiso is within striking distance of Tulum's famous ruins.
#9. Ao Nang — Krabi, Thailand
Ao Nang, Thailand. ebbaalovisa / Instagram
Tourists flock to this beach, which is flanked by limestone headlands and boasts first-rate diving.
#8. Pink Sands Beach — Harbour Island, Bahamas
Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas. harbourislandbahamas / Instagram
This beach is so named for its unique light-pink sand, the result of microscopic coral insects.
#7. Bournemouth Beach — England
Bournemouth's colorful beach huts. terka.prievalska / Instagram
Instagrammers often snap shots of Bournemouth's charming, rentable beach huts.
#6. Boulders Beach — Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach, South Africa. thuha_pham / Instagram
Boulders Beach is known for the adorable penguins that roam its shores.
#5. Bavaro Beach — Dominican Republic
Bavaro Beach, DR. bennik2009 / Instagram
A tourist favorite, Bavaro is packed with restaurants, bars, resorts and shops.
#4. Cayo Coco — Cuba
Cayo Coco, Cuba. silverairways_official / Instagram
Families in particular love this beach, known for its calm, shallow and temperate waters.
#3. Horseshoe Bay — Southampton, Bermuda
Horseshoe Bay. ronkaspriske / Instagram
Pink sands and an abundance of activities, including caving, make Horsehoe Bay a standout.
#2. Lanikai Beach — Kailua, Hawaii
Lanikai Beach, aka "Heavenly Ocean." djxl / Instagram
The name for this Oahu beach translates to, appropriately, "Heavenly Ocean."
#1. Whitehaven Beach — Australia
Whitehaven Beach, Australia. carineeleslie / Instagram
What makes this beach the most photo-worthy? To start: its dazzling sand, among the whitest in the world, and its location on the Great Barrier Reef.
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Embracing the holidays. guivaladao.mbt / Instagram
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
White sands and clear waters. metkrisenkoksopreis / Instagram
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Spend an afternoon on a sandbar at Hill Inlet. villagesworld / Instagram
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Leave only footprints. ismadba / Instagram
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Picture perfect! hannahstravelnotes / Instagram