Top Luxury Travel Influencers You Must Follow
Inspirational and enticing, the world’s top luxury travel influencers showcase a side of travel we all want to experience. Find out who’s best!
Luxury travel has become incredibly popular nowadays, and plenty of top luxury travel influencers are out there are striving to inspire us to explore the world in style. Whether you’re hunting for the next travel destination to explore, the best Costa Rica luxury estates to stay in, or simply looking for inspiration on how to enjoy the best experiences the world offers, we’ve got you covered.
Here are a few of our favorite luxury travel influencers you must follow!
Murad Osmann and Nataly Zakharova (@muradosmann)
Murad and Nataly shot to fame with their “Follow Me To” series more than 10 years ago, spearheading a photographic trend that took the luxury travel influencer world by storm. Their stunning photography, most often featuring Nataly leading Murad by the hand into breathtaking destinations, has captivated millions. Many have tried to copy the style, but none have come close to challenging this stunning couple’s popularity – they are arguably the first generation of top luxury travel influencers.
With the clever use of filters and an obvious eye for styling and lighting, Murad captures destinations in an incredibly enticing way. He was recently named one of Forbes magazine’s top 3 Travel Influencer.
The couple spent some considerable time in our part of the world over the last decade. They had a fab time showcasing Costa Rica’s luxury estates, lush jungles, and pristine beaches. Following them is a must for anyone looking to explore the world in style, especially if Costa Rica has been on your radar for a while.
PS. The couple has now welcomed a second little addition to their crew, and the family of four continues to wow Murad’s 3.2 million followers with their ethereal snapshots of luxury travel.
Kiersten Rich (@theblondeabroad)
Kiki is one of the top female luxury travel influencers right now, with her The Blonde Abroad account inspiring an entire generation of travelers to get out there and explore – in impeccable style, of course! Kirsten is now traveling with her partner and toddler and has managed to attract a brand-new audience: young families with little ones in tow.
What we love about The Blonde Abroad is that she manages to tap into all sorts of travel styles and has shared fantastic articles about exploring the world on a more frugal budget as well. Kiki has also fallen head over heels with Costa Rica – because who wouldn’t? – and runs an insightful website sharing guides and know-hows of her favorite luxury destinations in our own corner of paradise.
Kiersten has explored the depths of Costa Rica’s wilderness, from the cloud forests of Monteverde to the serene beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula. Her experiences in Costa Rica luxury estates and her adventurous spirit show how easy it is to inject luxury into your travels here, even if staying in the most remote locations
Terence Licitra & Karen Genchi (@terplanet)
The duo being Terplanet is Karen and Terence, a couple of super stylish jetsetters who specialize in luxury travel content creation. US-born Terence and Italian-native Karen met in Australia and have been traveling the world together ever since. Their influencer began in 2017 when Terence started sharing photos from their adventures, eventually leading to collaborations with some of the world’s best hotels and brands. The transition to showcasing luxury brands helped them shift their lifestyle – they went from backpacking through Asia to enjoying and promoting deliciously luxurious stays across the globe. Tropical destinations like Bali, the Maldives, Costa Rica and the Italian Riviera are among their favorite haunts.
Terplanet’s photos and videos are visually captivating, and the couple also share e-books to guide others to follow their footsteps.
Tara Whiteman (@ TaraMilkTea)
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Tara Whiteman is a very popular luxury travel and lifestyle influencer. She has gained an immense following thanks to her stunning photography, capturing her global travels, fashion, and foodie adventures. Tara began her influencer journey while getting her design degree and has a natural eye for composition and incredible creativity.
Being a lover of luxury tropical destinations, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is among her favorite travel destinations.
Matilda Djerf (@matildadjerf)
Matilda is a Swedish fashion designer with impeccable style and one of the best luxury travel influencers on Instagram. Known for her minimalist Scandinavian style, Matilda’s look revolves around oversized blazers, tailored trousers and colorful accessories as accent pieces. Initially, she gained a massive following thanks to her travel posts to exotic locales like Costa Rica and Southeast Asia, eventually attracting global clothing and beauty brands.
Matilda took a definite step up the influencer ladder in 2019, when she launched Djerf Avenue, a clothing brand. Keeping true t her style, Djerf Avenue focuses on elegant and quality pieces, and focuses on sustainable and ethical fashion. Beyond fashion and luxury travel, Matilda is also respected for her emphasis on self-care and mental health, something she cares deeply about having experienced body dysmorphia issues in the past.
Julia Gal (@juliagal)
With over 8 million followers on TikTok and 3 million on Instagram, Julia is one of the most popular of the top luxury travel influencers out there. This gal takes glamorous content to new levels, showcasing the kind of luxury travel everyone dreams of achieving. A dedicated lover of the finer things in life (and spectacular seaside locations) Julia creates the most divine video shorts of incredible places, hotels, and luxury villas. Her feed is addictive and absolutely drool-worthy.
Take a look.
Chelsea Kauai (@chelseakauai)
Chelsea is a delightful influencer to follow, and an adventure seeker who loves blending luxury with stunning nature. Her explorations of Costa Rica have taken her to some of the country’s most exclusive spots, where she highlights how to experience the best of both worlds. From private luxury villas in the middle of the rainforest to surf glam camps on the coast, Chelsea knows how to mix it up and her feed is a must for those looking to alternate between adventure and luxury.
And if you’d love to know how to combine the two in Costa Rica, then Chelsea shows you how to do that too – she has even organized acro yoga retreats on our shores.
Jeremy Austin (@jeremyaustiin)
A Miami-based luxury travel influencer and content creator, Jeremy Austin works alongside his wife, Angie Villa. He made the transition from fitness to high-end travel influencing over a decade ago and has not looked back since. Nowadays, Jeremy and Angie work alongside exclusive brands and luxury hotels to create some of the most stunning content you will see online.
Jeremy has traveled and worked in just about every corner of the globe, preferring tropical destinations above all else. He has visited and created content for Costa Rica luxury estates, showcasing his videography skills. The couple now also runs a media company and offers insightful retreats teaching the art of travel content creation.
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