Travel Influencers Just Ranked the Best Beaches in the World
A new study has identified the 50 best international beaches for 2024.
Beach lovers all over the world, save yourself a lengthy (and possibly inconclusive) Google search and listen to us. We did it, we cracked the code—we finally found what the best beaches in the world are according to travel experts and beach connoisseurs themselves.
Well, to be completely honest, it wasn't us, technically—we are just the messenger, though we have a guide of our own that you should also consult. And while others in the travel industry have also come up with similar rankings in the recent past, this new list is uniquely authoritative.
The ranking—titled World's 50 Best Beaches and sponsored by Banana Boat—drew insights from 1,000 highly respected influencers in the travel industry as well as beach ambassadors. To come up with the ranking, the team analyzed a long list of beaches across the globe and gathered the votes of hundreds of travel influencers and professionals, including Jyo Shankar, Pilot Madeleine, Voyagefox, Terplanet, Maria Ponomaryoya, as well as other respected journalists, editors, and agents.
Finally, the study's authors ranked the beaches according to eight different criteria, such as unique characteristics, wildlife, how untouched they are, the soundtrack of nature, how easy it is to enter the water, how often the water is calm, whether it's not too crowded, and the overall frequency of idyllic conditions.
The top three beaches named in the ranking span across three different countries. The winner was Trunk Bay in our very own Saint John in the US Virgin Islands, followed by Cala Mariolu in Sardinia, Italy. Placing third in the ranking was the Meads Bay in Anguilla.
"Our 2024 list is a reflection of the countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors and World’s 50 Best team discovering beaches around the world," Tine Holst, co-founder of The World's 50 Best Beaches, said in a statement. "Our list will help inspire travelers to leave the beaten path behind and enjoy the most stunning and relaxing beaches on earth."
Here's a sneak peak of the top 10 best beaches in the world, according to the ranking:
1. Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands
2. Cala Mariolu, Italy
3. Meads Bay, Anguilla
4. Entalula Beach, Philippines
5. Voutoumi Beach, Greece
6. Turquoise Bay, Australia
7. Pink Beach, Indonesia
8. Anse Georgette, Seychelles
9. Green Lagoon, French Polynesia
10. Horse Shoe Island, Myanmar
For the complete list, you can visit this website.
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