Nick + Madison | Travel Couple

Hi! We’re Nick and Madison, a.k.a. The Capturing Couple 👋 We’re travel and lifestyle content creators based out of Southwest Florida and love documenting our adventures to bucket list destinations and remote parts of the world. ✈️🌎 FAST FACTS -Based in Southwest Florida, USA -Both from the Midwest originally -We’ve been together 10 years and married in 2021 -We have an adorable Westie named Franklin -We’ve been to 49 U.S. states + 50 countries (and counting) -We’ve spent the last 8 years teaming up with hotels, destination marketing organizations, global brands, and more -We both work flexible 9-5 jobs (even though Instagram makes it look like all we do is travel) Thank you for following along! We’re excited to continue growing this community and welcoming new faces from around the world. 🫶

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🌏🦘🐨 It’s no secret that choosing where to visit in Australia can feel overwhelming, especially when the whole country is on your bucket-list. Here’s how we planned our 2 week+ adventure as U.S. tourists traveling to Australia for the first time and why these spots stole our hearts.👇 🚕 SYDNEY | 2 DAYS A city that offers a mix of iconic landmarks, coastal beauty, and city life. With direct flights from major U.S. cities like Los Angeles and Dallas, it’s an accessible gateway to Australia, that allows you to adjust to the (brutal) time change. In two days you can explore the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, wander through The Rocks, relax at Bondi Beach, and enjoy the scenic Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. ⚓️ THE WHITSUNDAYS | 7 DAYS A stunning collection of 74 tropical islands off the coast of Queensland, known for turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and easy access to The Great Barrier Reef. Spend seven days island hopping by sailboat, snorkeling from a liveaboard on the reef, and unwinding in Airlie Beach with oceanfront dining and laid-back coastal charm. 🏖️ MISSION BEACH | 2 DAYS A quiet, tropical stretch of coastline in North Queensland, known for its lush rainforest, empty beaches, and access to The Great Barrier Reef. Spend two days soaking in the relaxed atmosphere, and take a short boat ride to Dunk Island for hiking trails, snorkeling, and stunning views of the Coral Sea. 🐠 CAIRNS | 4 DAYS As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is the perfect base for exploring one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders with easy day trips for snorkeling and diving. Over four days, you can meet koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at local wildlife parks, then unwind on beautiful nearby beaches like Palm Cove and Trinity Beach. 🌿CAPE TRIBULATION | 3 DAYS Spend three days exploring the Daintree Rainforest, where the Great Barrier Reef meets one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests. Discover jungle trails, encounter unique wildlife, take guided night walks, and relax on remote beaches in this untouched corner of Australia. Follow @thecapturingcouple for bucket-list travel experiences and itineraries. 🌏

This is your sign to take that bucket list trip to South Africa and go on a safari.🦁🦒🐘 Reminiscing on the most magical and life-changing trip we’ve ever taken! Nothing tops being up close with so many beautiful species and watching them in their natural environment. We met the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, cape buffalo, elephant, rhino) and met giraffes, zebras, + many more. We even saw a few baby elephants, hippos, and rhinos that were just days old. 🥹 Send this to someone you want to go on safari with in 2025. 🌎✈️ #safarilife #southafricatravel #southafricasafari #wildanimals #animalsaddict

We didn’t plan the most nostalgic date night of our lives. It just kind of… happened. 🥹🫶 #ad Mini golf on the Boardwalk, surrey bikes along the shore, soft serve with rainbow sprinkles, sunset from The Wheel at Steel Pier, vintage carnival games, a bucket-list dinner at Nobu, and The Hook by Spiegelworld to close out the night. @visit_atlanticcity  made us feel like we’d walked straight into an old-school summer movie - salty air, neon lights, and that iconic boardwalk energy that never gets old. 🎡🍦🎟️ Send to someone you’d do a night like this with and follow @thecapturingcouple for top U.S. destinations and bucket-list couple travel. ✈️🇺🇸 #ExperienceAtlanticCity #AtlanticCity #VisitAC #NJTravel

Our weekend in Atlantic City, NJ completely surprised us and honestly, it might be the most underrated long weekend trip on the East Coast. 😍 #ExperienceAtlanticCity #ad We flew direct from Florida on @allegiant , which made this one of the easiest getaways we’ve pulled off in a long time. Four days, zero regrets. Here’s exactly how we’d spend a long weekend in @visit_atlanticcity 👇 DAY 1 -Check into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, @hardrockhcac -Dinner at Dock’s Oyster House - an Atlantic City institution since 1897, @docksoysterhouseac -Cocktails at Angeloni’s Club Madrid, @angelonisclubmadrid DAY 2 -Breakfast overlooking the ocean at Sunny’s at Ocean Casino Resort, @theoceanac -Explore Atlantic City’s mural scene, @atlanticcitypublicarts -Visit Absecon Lighthouse - the third tallest in the USA,@absecon_lighthouse -Lunch at Back Bay Ale House, @backbayalehouse -Dolphin cruise along the Jersey Shore, @acboatrides -Bucket-list Dinner at Nobu at Caesars Atlantic City, @nobuatlanticcity -The Hook by Spiegelworld (an absolute must), @thehookac DAY 3 -Windsurfing in Lakes Bay, @extremewindsurfing -Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge -Boardwalk biking + mini golf along the inlet, @northbeachminigolf -Dinner at Angeline at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, @borgataac DAY 4 -Couples massage at Rock Spa & Salon, @hardrockhcac -Lunch at Renault Winery - one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in the U.S., @renaultwineryresort -Head home wishing you had one more day If you love beach town nostalgia, upscale hotels, a great food scene, and surprisingly beautiful nature - all in one place, this is a destination you NEED to add to your summer travel plans. 🍦🏖️ Send this to whoever you need to convince for your next trip and follow @thecapturingcouple for more bucket-list U.S. travel destinations. ✈️🇺🇸 #VisitAtlanticCity #AtlanticCity #VisitAC

If there’s one resort in Jamaica that belongs on every couple’s bucket list, it’s Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios - and after our stay, we completely understand why it’s been capturing hearts since 1949. 🩵 This iconic @couplesresorts property was the first resort built on Jamaica’s north coast, and it pioneered the all-inclusive concept in Jamaica back in 1978. Walking through its grounds, you feel that history - the old-world charm, the century-old palm trees, the stunning white architecture overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It doesn’t just look like a dream - it feels like one. 😍 But what makes Tower Isle truly one-of-a-kind? A private island just 100 yards offshore. Yes, really. Guests are whisked there by boat for au naturel sunbathing, a swim-up bar, and seclusion. 🌴☀️ Back at the main resort, you’re spoiled with 7 restaurants and 6 bars - from intimate dinners at Eight Rivers to dining at The Verandah, and fresh Jamaican bites at the pool grill. Every meal, every cocktail, every experience is included. And if you really want to elevate your stay? Book the Signature Oasis Spa Villa which comes with unlimited spa treatments, a private plunge pool, and a custom spa itinerary curated just for you. Couples Tower Isle isn’t just a resort. It’s a love letter to Jamaica. 🫶🇯🇲 Send this to your +1 and follow @thecapturingcouple for more bucket list destinations you didn’t know you needed. 😍✈️🌎 #luxuryresort #visitjamaica #couplesresorts #caribbeanvibes #allinclusiveresort

Who’s joining you under the Tuscan sun this summer? Tag them below. 👇🎥 @thecapturingcouple , T+L contributors. #wanderlust #tuscany #italy #summertravel

POV: your husband books a stay at a luxury castle in Scottsdale and this is what it looks like. 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Welcome to the beautiful @glenappcastle , a historic Scottish castle, turned into a luxury 5-star hotel, part of @relaisandchateaux . ✨ Built in 1870, this storybook castle felt like stepping straight into another era. If staying in a real Scottish castle has ever lived on your travel bucket list, consider this your gentle nudge to make it happen. Send this to someone who needs to book you a castle stay, and follow @thecapturingcouple for more bucket list travel.✨ #scotlandtravel #visitscotland #luxurytraveler #castlehotel #castlesofinstagram

POV: You finally stopped saving Scotland for “someday.” 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Isle of Skye just moved to the top of the summer bucket-list. Here’s 10 things you need to see👇 1. The Quiraing - looks fake. It’s not. 2. Old Man of Storr - set your alarm. Sunrise here is unreal. 3. Fairy Pools - the bluest water you’ve ever seen, in the middle of nowhere. 4. Neist Point Lighthouse - stay for the sunset. Trust us. 5. Fairy Glen - a hobbit world that actually exists. 6. Dunvegan Castle -Scotland’s oldest lived-in castle. Still standing. Still stunning. 7. Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls - a waterfall that drops straight into the sea. 8. Elgol - the village nobody talks about with the views everybody needs to see. 9. Talisker Bay - black sand, zero crowds. 10. Highland Cows - book your Highland Cow Tour 1+ month ahead. Non-negotiable. Send this to whoever’s getting the passenger seat. 🚗🫶 Follow @thecapturingcouple for more places that’ll break your camera roll. 🤯✈️🌎 #visitscotland #isleofskye #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #outlanderfans

GIVEAWAY CLOSED | We’re excited to partner with the historic @terracehotellakeland for a VIP Couples Getaway in the heart of downtown Lakeland - a hidden gem in Central Florida where over 100 years of history meets Southern charm. From hosting icons like Frank Sinatra, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Thomas Edison to the timeless escape it offers guests today, this is your chance to experience this Lakeland landmark yourself. 😍☀️🌴 ONE LUCKY GROUP WILL WIN: -Two 1-night stays in a King Suite -Brunch for four with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys -A curated chef’s dinner for four at Terrace Grille BONUS: Four additional winners from all Terrace Social Media Giveaway Week entries will each receive a $100 Terrace Grille gift card. HOW TO ENTER: 1. Follow @terracehotellakeland , @terracegrillelakeland , @visitcentralfl , and @thecapturingcouple 2. Like this reel 3. Comment your plus one + anyone else you’d bring to share this unforgettable getaway Entries close May 8 at 10:00 AM EST. Winner will be contacted via Instagram DM by @terracehotellakeland . Must be 21+ and a U.S. resident to enter. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Full details: terracegrillelakeland.com/giveaway (/giveaway) #CentralFlorida #FloridaGetaway #Giveaway #HistoricHotels #CouplesGetaway

First flight out. Last flight back. We just did Asheville in ONE day with @allegiant + @visitasheville 🤯😍✈️ #nonstoplife No hotel, no overnight bag, just a spontaneous daycation from SFB (Orlando Sanford, FL) to AVL (Asheville, NC) and somehow we squeezed in all of this👇 ✔️ Jeep tour + waterfall hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains with @ashevillejeeptours (we even spotted a black bear) ✔️ Quick beer stop at @sierranevadanc + the BEST pretzel ✔️ Wandering the iconic @biltmoreestate , aka America’s largest home ✔️ Golden hour drinks + dinner in the River Arts District at @crusco_restaurant This is proof you don’t need a full weekend to reset, sometimes one epic day is all it takes. 😉 Would you try a daycation like this? Send to a friend who’d be up for the adventure and follow @thecapturingcouple for more U.S. travel inspo. 👀🌎 #daycation #ustravel #orlando #asheville visitasheville

What we thought our romantic trip to Ireland would be like vs. what it actually looked like 🤭🇮🇪🍀 Ireland is unreal and one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever been but we were NOT prepared for the 40+ mph winds and sideways rain combo that comes with a spring trip. It’s truly next level (and somehow part of the charm??) 😂🫶 And yes… we tried Guinness for the full Irish experience in Dublin. Opinions are still developing… 😅🍻 Tag someone who’s braved Ireland’s chaotic weather or someone who needs to ASAP. ✈️ #irelandtravel #instagramvsreality #travelcouple #travelcouplegoals #irelandgram