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NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024
Portugal Ranks No. 1 Beach in World, Maui No. 1 in U.S. in Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024
Tripadvisor Launches New Sustainable Beaches List
NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, today releases its latest wave of inspiration with the second Travelers' Choice® Award for 2024: the Best of the Best Beaches. Based on an analysis of all the reviews left on Tripadvisor for beaches globally over one year, the award reveals the highest-rated beaches by real people who recently visited. From rave reviews of breathtaking views to unrivaled cleanliness to watersport-friendly seas, award-winners provided the best overall experiences during this time period, and can be seen in full at tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches.
"It's hard for me to play it cool when it comes to beaches, where my all-time-favorite memories have been made. And I'm not alone: last year, Tripadvisor got millions of reviews for beaches—it's clear that our community absolutely loves them. But as our Travelers' Choice lists reveal, there's no one-size-fits-all 'beach day': Our top 25 winners alone encompass 18 countries across five continents. The top three beaches are all in Europe, ousting the perennially popular Caribbean from those spots—a sign that some travelers are eager to swap typical resort vacations for the coastlines of Portugal, Italy, and beyond." – Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor.
Though winners span from Sydney to Seychelles to Hawaii, No. 1 in the World for 2024 is Praia da Falésia in Portugal. Set in the heart of the Algarve, the tiny fishing town of Olhos de Agua surrounds a sandy cove lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. This gorgeous stretch of white sand and colored cliffs is up from No. 6 in 2023.
Top 10 Beaches in the World for 2024
In the U.S., winners span eight different states this year, from the northern coasts of Maine to the Pacific shores of Oregon, signifying that people all over the country have access to great beaches within driving distance. However, Hawaii and Florida unsurprisingly shine with the most award-winning beaches – and Hawaii leads with 10 winners, including the coveted No. 1 spot.
Ka'anapali Beach on the island of Maui has achieved the best in the U.S. title for the second year in a row. Nearing 10,000 reviews, Ka'anapali also ranks No. 4 in the world. This Hawaiian getaway has crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling and surfing, against a backdrop of lush mountains. Visitors recommend the daily cliff diving ceremony at Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), held on the northern end of the beach at sunset.
Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. for 2024
With 55% of global Tripadvisor users in a survey reporting that helping the environment is important to them*, this year's award includes a new ranking of Sustainable Beaches, following the introduction of Sustainable Destinations in January. As measured by a combination of inputs from sustainable data partner BeCause (via the Blue Flag program) and Tripadvisor traveler reviews, winners stand out for their commitments to sustainability.
Top 10 Sustainable Beaches in the World
With Tripadvisor's 2024 Travelers' Choice Award for Beaches released, beachgoers with an array of interests and preferences can draw on guidance from fellow travelers to incorporate these winners into their itineraries. Firshein concludes: "Whatever your taste and style, these lists are the perfect jumping-off point for spring-break plans that haven't been yet cemented, summer trips that bring together the whole family, and even those far-off winter holidays that beg for a beachy reprieve."
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*GWI Q3 2023
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About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.
Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, September 2023
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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