India, March 13 -- Travel rules Insta. But in 2026, a Reel needs more than postcard perfection. The algorithm now favours useful tips, and visuals that feel lived-in and accessible. Travel-content creators Parul Upreti Saili @TheMillennialDoc, Manisha Dimri & Shivam Chugh @TwoPassportss and Amit Saxena @DestiniumWorld offer tips on what's trending now.

* Hook them in. If you don't win the first three seconds, you've already lost, says Chugh. Frame a sharp, curiosity-driven hook: "90% of travellers overlook this." or "Don't make this mistake in Goa." Saxena says there's no formula for a viral reel, but the first and the middle hook matter. "You have to keep viewers curious throughout." Promise something, keep delivering.

* Aim to share. ...