TripAdvisor(US:TRIP) Prnewswire·2024-02-21 12:00Core Insights - Tripadvisor has released its 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Beaches, highlighting the top-rated beaches globally based on user reviews over the past year [1][2] - Praia da Falésia in Portugal is ranked as the No. 1 beach in the world, while Ka'anapali Beach in Hawaii is the top beach in the U.S. for the second consecutive year [2][5] Global Beach Rankings - The top three beaches in the world for 2024 are: 1. Praia da Falésia, Portugal 2. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy 3. La Concha Beach, Spain - The list includes beaches from 18 countries across five continents, indicating a shift in traveler preferences towards European coastlines over traditional Caribbean destinations [2][3] U.S. Beach Rankings - The top beaches in the U.S. for 2024 include: 1. Ka'anapali Beach, Hawaii 2. Siesta Beach, Florida 3. Poipu Beach Park, Hawaii - Hawaii leads with 10 award-winning beaches, showcasing its popularity among travelers [5][6] Sustainable Beaches Initiative - Tripadvisor has introduced a new ranking for Sustainable Beaches, reflecting the growing importance of environmental considerations among travelers, with 55% of users indicating that helping the environment is important to them [9][10] - The Sustainable Beaches list is based on data from the Blue Flag program and traveler reviews focusing on sustainability [11] Methodology - The Travelers' Choice Awards are based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023 [11] - The Sustainable Beaches ranking incorporates sustainability data and requires a minimum number of reviews and a high average rating [11]