Guide to Holiday Spam

Who said holiday spam is a bad thing? Throughout the summer we’ve been hearing discouraging things about so called ‘Holiday Spam’ and we want to put an end to it. You’ve worked hard for your holiday right? You’re excited and enjoying yourself yes? So why can’t you share your awesome holiday photos online?

Here at Travel Republic we say yes to Hot Dog Legs and bring on the epic beaches and sensational sunsets. You’ve earned your holiday and you have every right to broadcast to the world about what a great time you’re having.

In order to help you get the most of your holiday sharing, we’ve created this guide to make sure you share everything that’s brilliant about your holiday.

Spam away holiday lovers!

All our love, team Travel Republic

Please note throughout this guide we’ve used customer and staff photos to show you that anyone can be a pro holiday spammer.

#SummerOfSpam Show us your best summer photos and help promote holiday spam to the world!

Hot Dog LegsNow this is a classic holiday photo and a particularly popular pose for those showcasing tans and beach/poolside views. To get the hot dog legs effect, simply lie down with an epic summer back drop and take a photo of your legs.

Please note, you will get extra jealousy points if you have a tan, but generally sunshine will turn most followers green with envy.

(FYI the reason it’s called Hot Dog Legs is because of this blog, which asks you to differentiate between legs and hot dogs, it’s actually quite hard sometimes).

The Scenery PoseThis is a chance for you to show your serious holiday side, you’re looking over the beautiful scenery and reflecting on life. Ok really you’re just showing off the beautiful scenery and the fact that you get to see it first hand, take that followers.

Note: There are several variants of scenery poses, facing the camera or looking out into the distance. It’s up to you, as long as the mouth-watering scenery is there.

The Mini-MonumentA classic example of the mini-monument is the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa photo, with the typical ‘I’m holding up this huge building by myself’ pose.

The mini-monument shot is a classic and a great way to show your fun side, but mainly to showcase that you’re getting to enjoy all these wonderful landmarks whilst everyone else is at home, hopefully in the rain.

The Cocktail ShotYou could be relaxing by the pool with a cocktail in hand, or enjoying your evening and having an exotic cocktail to accompany your oh so tasty meal. It’s sooo refreshing it’s essential that you take a photo and share.

Cheers!

The View from the Plane WindowWell you’ve shared the fact that you’re at the airport (mandatory check-in of course) so why not continue this to the plane journey there? It’s the best feeling when you’re about to arrive at your destination and, if you’re lucky enough to get a window seat, you get to enjoy that first glimpse of your holiday destination.

Note: The view from the plane arriving home isn’t quite as exciting and not worth sharing.

Image source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/55591376625770295/

The Pool PoseAny photo of you by a pool is going to instigate envy and there are various poses that you can adopt. Kim Kardashian (a.k.a Queen of posing) nailed it this summer with this shot of her in Mexico.

Now you don’t have to be as seductive as Kim, but you get the idea….

Top Image source: http://instagram.com/p/r4uWqLOS8k/?modal=true

The Holiday SelfieA selfie, but with a holiday background, simple!

Food, Glorious FoodEating is a large part of your holiday, so why not share a snap of the yummy local cuisine that you’re getting to sample? Oh and don’t forget the huge, delicious ice cream sundae. Snap and share (and eat of course).

The Sunset ShotYou can be in the sunset, or you could just be looking at the sunset, either way it’s beautiful and you must share. Top tip, a classic pose is to shape your hands into a heart, just to reinforce the fact that you really are loving it.

The Temperature ScreenshotYou check your phone for the weather and oh my it’s looking glorious, in fact it’s too hot not to share.

Take a screenshot of your phone with the current temperature and let other people know that it’s hot where you are / where you’re going.

The Jumping ShotThis could be jumping into the pool, jumping on the beach, or just general jumping in a fabulous location. Basically, it’s a brilliant way to show you’re so happy on holiday you are literally jumping for joy.

The Sunglasses ShotThis can either be the view through your sunglasses or the view reflected in your sunglasses. Either way, it’s cool and arty therefore you share!

The Underwater ShotUnderwater shots of either the swimming pool or sea are great and the perfect way to show that you’re not just sunbathing (you’re cooling off too!).

Note: Please make sure you have underwater facilities on your camera, a broken camera/ phone will prevent you from sharing the rest of your holiday snaps.

Thank you and remember to share your #SummerofSpam photos. Together we can

fight holiday spam discrimination!