NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – More and more people are using social media to pick their next vacation destination. Some call it an “Insta-vacation,” when you travel somewhere based on the best photo-ops. The picture perfect view of the Empire State Building through the base of the Manhattan Bridge is no longer a neighborhood secret. Thanks to Instagram, it’s drawing tourists from around the world. “We know that this street is very famous, because of the view,” tourist Gabriela Amarao told CBS2’s Andrea Grymes. Ana Beranger’s visitors from Brazil saw a spot on Instagram and headed over to the Dumbo section of Brooklyn. “It has to be this particular street and this particular spot to get the right angle of the bridge,” she explained. More From CBS News Mark Ellwood, contributing editor of Conde Nast Traveler , says when it comes to tourism, Instagram is the new navigator. “New Zealand is one of the hottest destinations in the world, partly because its scenery is so Instagrammable. It looks like the moon,” he said. Photogenic scenery is especially important to millennials. A recent study found 40 percent of them consider ‘Instagrammability’ a top priority when making travel plans. That’s a big number when you consider that an estimated 60 percent of millennial travelers are on Instagram – a 375 percent increase from 2013. “We’re not picking a vacation destination and taking a picture once we get there. We’re thinking, ‘Can I get a great picture? If I can’t, I’m not going to go,’” said Ellwood. The social media platform has also become a tool for travel agents. Instagram has more than one billion users. So many, travelers say there are enough images to inspire vacations for a lifetime.
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An increasing number of people are turning to social media to pick up their next vacation destination, especially millennials. Research shows that 40 percent of people under the age of 33 prioritize ‘Instagrammability’ when picking a travel spot. Mark Ellwood, contributing editor of Conde Nast Traveler, joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the trend.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Summer time is vacation time for many, but all that traveling could leave some of us jet lagged. Now a gym and an airline have joined forces to help you beat that unfortunate side effect of flying. If you’ve got a bit of a layover, there’s a new kind of lounge to help keep travelers in tip-top shape. It’s called Sweatlag — the workout to wipe out jet lag. Sara Suwanasung just returned home from a whirlwind trip. “I went to Dublin, Ireland and spent 48 hours in Dublin. And then from Dublin, went straight to Canada and spent 24 hours in Vancouver. So it’s been quite a week,” said Suwanasung. And she’s feeling the drag. “Jet lag for sure! I haven’t got much sleep,” said Suwanasung. So she’s trying to work off her jet lag with Sweatlag, a new workout offered at Equinox in conjunction with Delta Airlines and it’s designed for the traveler. Equinox’s Dana McCaw recommends a workout before you takeoff and 24 hours after you land to improve and sync your circadian rhythms. “Fit individuals are less likely to experience jet lag,” said McCaw. Even through the class is a partnership with Delta, you can also get your Sweatlag on even if you’ve traveled on another airline. “It is open to anybody who has a recent boarding pass,” said a representative for Delta. It’s a class that will have you jumping, running and stretching it out. “It was designed to be a non-equipment, take-with-you anywhere workout,” said McCaw. Like maybe even back to your hotel where you can try out the moves to get an extra boost. And instructors give pre-trip, en route, and upon arrival advice to help travelers. “This class is just what I needed,” said Suwanasung. For now, Equinox only offers the classes at LAX. But you can head to their website where all the moves are posted for you to try.
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‘Sweatlag:’ New Workout To Beat Your Jet Lag