So, you’re on vacation White Lotus-ing it up and living your best life. Good for you. While I’m genuinely happy for ya (seriously, not jealous at all…), I’m here to tell you that your gorgeous European (or South African or Icelandic or wherever) travel pics could be a lot less annoying more engaging if you were on top of your caption game.
But you already knew this, right? After all, that’s how you ended up here. Whether you’re jamming to Bad Bunny every second of your Puerto Rican weekend trip, or pulling a fast one on everyone by embarking on a “luxury vacay to Bali”—aka Ikea (yes, it’s been done), at least make sure you have a great caption to accompany your pics.
Luckily, that’s why we’re here. You’re probably very familiar with all the classics, the #TakeMeBack, “I live here now,” and of course, “Never leaving.” So what else is a hottie with killer vacation pics left with?
Don’t panic, friends! I thought way ahead and planned out all the perfect Insta captions for you that give off all those good vacay vibes. We’re here for you with all the wit, humor, and realness that everyone is gonna love (you can tip me on Venmo, kthxbye). So get your swimsuits, hair sunscreen, and beach hats ready, then just copy, paste, and repeat these captions—we won’t judge.
Out-of-Office Vacay Captions:
- Live footage of me not responding to any emails.
- How’s the weather back in the office? JK! IDC!
- This view is giving IRL Zoom background.
- Thoughts and prayers to all my colleagues in the freezing tundra that is our office.
- Automatic email replies on; daily 7 a.m. alarm off.
- Today’s calendar is looking as clear as these waters.
- Tropical sunshine > overhead office fluorescent lights.
- To-do list: nothing.
- I’m sorry, there’s no way I can return to a cubicle after these views.
- The commute from my bed to the beach was soooo brutal.
Couples’ Vacay Captions:
- Summer lovin’, had me a blast.
- Unclear which is hotter: This beach or us.
- Burnin’ up out here ❤️🔥
- When I met you in the summer…
- Loving you + the locale.
- Just a dilly dally-ing duo.
- Couples that sweat together, stay together.
- I think we should stay a while…
- Don’tcha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
- BRB, about to change our permanent address.
Beach Pic Vacay Captions:
- SUN’S OUT, BUNS OUT!
- Wish you were here, huh?
- Might get a little too used to this.
- Don’t mind me, I’m just chasing the sun.
- [insert state name here] girls, we’re unforgettable!
- Do you sea all this beauty?
- All I wanna do is have some sun.
- I’m walking on sunshine. And yes, can confirm, it does indeed feel good.
- Tans, tans, tans across the board.
- Oh good, I found my phone’s new wallpaper.
- Leave me a message because I’ll be trippin’!
- Proof that you should always say yes to vacation.
- Pretty sure this is what Drake meant by VIEWS.
- Vacation zzz’s just hit different.
Food & Drink Vacay Captions:
- You are cordially invited to a union between me and this piña colada.
- 99 bottles of tequila on the wall.
- I scream for ice cream!
- The bartender’s my BFF at this point.
- Not enough, I want s’more!
- Gimme that ice, ice baby.
- One in a melon.
Hot Weather Vacay Captions:
- This heat’s a beach!
- Go ahead, throw me some shade.
- XOXO, A/C.
- Eat, drink, and be sweaty.
- Getting some major UV love.
Group Picture Vacay Captions:
- You can’t sun with us.
- Shining brighter than that sun.
- Hot Girl Summer x 1000.
- So lit your campfire is quaking.
- We’re pool for the summer.
Annabel Iwegbue is an editorial assistant who covers entertainment, beauty, fashion & astrology. When she’s not writing, she’s either deep in her TikTok FYP or harassing people for their birth chart info. Follow Annabel on Instagram here where her account is mostly dedicated to posting Britney Spears songs on her story.
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Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She’s got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you’re in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple’s newest residents, there’s a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.