A new study has claimed to reveal Ireland's "happiest" holiday destination . Tourists in Ireland often post smiling photos of their time on the Emerald Isle , posing in front of some of the country's most famous tourist attractions .
However, apparently some areas of the country invoke more happiness than others. The study was carried out by InsureandGo.
They used facial recognition technology to reveal the happiest holiday hotspots from all over the globe. One certain spot in Ireland has ranked among the top 15 happiest places in the world for tourists, according to the study.
The study analyzed over 3,000 Instagram posts across 100 of the world’s most popular holiday destinations. Then, AWS (Amazon Web Services) Rekognition software was used to assess the smile score of people’s expressions in the pictures.
For each destination, an average smile score was created, which was then used to rank the happiest holiday hotspots. Ireland's Co Kerry was placed at the number 11 spot.
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Co Kerry is located in the southwest corner of the island of Ireland. It is Ireland's only county that is home to two national parks and is known for its renowned beauty .
Tourists are presented with a number of opportunities to take in the scenic beauty of Co Kerry. The Slea Head Drive offers some stunning coastal views .
Meanwhile, one of Ireland's most well-reviewed beaches , Inch Beach, is located here. Other notable spots include the Ring of Kerry , the Skellig Islands, the Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney National Park, to name just a few.
Co Kerry, for many visitors, is the most naturally stunning part of Ireland. According to this study, it is also the happiest.
Co Kerry received an average smile score of 77.1 out of 100. It beat out some popular destinations around the world such as Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Lisbon in Portugal, Barcelona in Spain, and New York City .
The full top 25 happiest holiday hotspots according to the study are:
- Lake District, United Kingdom
Lofoten, Norway
Queenstown, New Zealand
Vancouver, Canada
Gold Coast, Australia
Hong Kong, China
Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
Panama City, Panama
Wellington, New Zealand
New Forest, United Kingdom
Co Kerry, Republic of Ireland
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Palawan, Philippines
Lisbon, Portugal
Barcelona, Spain
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
New York City, United States
Istanbul, Turkey
Phuket, Thailand
Rovaniemi, Finland
Nashville, United States
Byron Bay, Australia
Adelaide, Autralia
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The full study can be viewed here .
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