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News.com.au
21 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Two famous Aussie beaches on disappointing list
When tourists think of Aussie beaches often the two that spring to mind are Bondi and Manly – and while they are both known for their scenic and vibrant atmosphere, they've also found themselves on a not so popular list. Australia is renowned for having some of the best beaches in the world given its vast coastline, natural beauty and cultural significance. But according to recent research conducted by Cloudwards, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach formed part of the top 20 most complained about beaches worldwide. It 'meticulously' examined TripAdvisor reviews for 200 of the world's most popular beaches to determine 'which sandy shores are leaving visitors feeling salty'. It then ranked the beaches from 1 – being the most complained about, to 100, the least complained about. The study focused on four main areas of criticism – cleanliness, overcrowding, long queues and noise disruption. Coming in first was Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, followed by Venice Beach in LA and Playa Manueel Antonio in Costa Rica. They had a complaint score of 100, 89.7 and 73.5, respectively. Bondi Beach ranked ninth while Manly Beach secured the 20th spot. According to the study, Bondi has a complaint score of 57.1, a 'dirty' rating of 13 per cent, 'overcrowded' percentage of 75.9 and 'noise disruption' of 3.4 per cent. Manly's complaint score is 47.4, has a 'dirty' score of 10.2 per cent, is 76.5 per cent 'overcrowded' and a 'noise disruption' of 4.1 per cent. According to the study, the more negative reviews, the higher the overall complaint score. Bondi and Manly were the only two Aussie beaches to feature on the list, while four American beaches featured in the top 10 and 39 were in the top 100. Meanwhile, earlier this year Tourism Australia released its best Aussie beaches list for 2025, The Bay of Fires beaches beat over 12,000 entrants including Bondi and Manly beaches. 'This year's list showcases to the world what Aussies already know – that Bondi and Brighton are great, but it's worth the journey to see some truly unique beaches in regional Australia,' Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell said. 'There will be many families, just like mine, that love looking through the 'Best Australian Beaches' list every year to pick which ones they want to visit next. 'At times, the selections create plenty of debate, which I welcome, and I look forward to the feedback on this year's top 10,' he added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Aussie tourist spots make the list of most disappointing beaches in the world
Australia is world-famous for its stunning coastline, but in a surprising twist, two beloved Aussie beaches have found themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons — landing in the top 20 most complained about beaches worldwide. While Bondi Beach is the most well-known beach in Australia, being the most popular also comes with its fair share of pitfalls, including overcrowding, rubbish and high noise levels. A new study has ranked the top 100 most complained about beaches in the world, with some of the biggest tourist destinations named as the most disappointing. Bondi Beach was Australia's only entrant in the top 10, coming in at number 9 with a complaint score of 57.1 out of 100. Of the negative reviews, 75.9 per cent were due to overcrowding, while 13 per cent found it 'dirty'. Manly Beach also made an appearance at number 20, with a score of 47.4. Again, the biggest issue for visitors was overcrowding. The research, by Cloudwards, analysed thousands of reviews from TripAdvisor to find out which destinations were ultimately not living up to tourist expectations. The study focused on four main areas of criticism – cleanliness, overcrowding, long queues and noise disruption. The more negative reviews, the higher the overall complaint score. Four American beaches featured in the top 10, taking 39 spots in total in the top 100. Here are the top 10 most complained about beaches worldwide: Waikiki Beach, USA: 100/100 Venice Beach, USA: 89.7/100 Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: 73.5 Clearwater Beach, USA: 65.5/100 Bournemouth Beach, UK: 65.1/100 La Jolla Cove, USA: 64.3/100 Elafonissi Beach, Greece:: 60.3/100 Magens Bay Beach, US Virgin Islands: 58.1/100 Bondi Beach, Australia: 57.1/100 Maho Beach, Sint Maarten: 57/100 Find the full list here. Cloudwards CEO Mauricio Preuss said the study shows how important it is to look beyond the 'highlight reel' of a destination. 'The most rewarding beach experiences might be found at lesser-known destinations that haven't yet been overwhelmed by mass tourism. Sometimes the best paradise is the one that isn't trending on TikTok,' he said. Earlier this year, Tourism Australia crowned a beach in Tasmania as the country's beach for 2025. A pristine, 10km stretch of coastline in the Bay of Fires Conservation Reserve took out the top spot, which was the first time a Tasmanian beach had been awarded the honour. It beat over 12,000 other entrants. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Massachusetts ‘most popular' book genre, according to Google Trends data
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – If you're interested in books and want to know which genre is the most popular amongst those in your state, a study was conducted to reveal that answer. The software analyzing company, Cloudwards, used Google Trends data from the 12 months to find out which book genres were searched for the most, from romance to poetry. The findings were then broken down by state to help determine which specific genre captivates readers the most. Why is Easter hardly on the same Sunday? Maybe not surprisingly, romance was the most popular genre in a whopping 22 states, followed by a tie with fiction and poetry, which are the top-searched literature genres in nine states. According to Cloudwards data, fantasy books ranked in six states that boast prestigious universities and thriving tech sectors. Although Massachusetts has over 100 colleges and universities, it was not one of the states that topped the fantasy category. The state stands alone for its love of historical literature. Cloudwards says, 'Massachusetts readers demonstrate sophisticated literary tastes that embrace context and perspective.' They recommend the book 'John Adams' by historian David McCullough. It tells the biography of the second U.S. president who was born in Massachusetts. In addition, 'Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution,' written by Nathaniel Philbrick that centers on Boston's role in the conflict. Each state's top book genre, according to Google Trends data analyzed by Cloudwards, can be found below: Alabama: Fiction Alaska: Poetry Arizona: Romance Arkansas: Fiction California: Mystery Colorado: Romance Connecticut: Romance Delaware: Fiction District of Columbia: Fiction Florida: Romance Georgia: Romance Hawaii: Fiction Idaho: Poetry Illinois: Romance Indiana: Romance Iowa: Family Kansas: Romance Kentucky: Romance Louisiana: Romance Maine: Poetry Maryland: Romance Massachusetts: History Michigan: Fantasy Minnesota: Romance Mississippi: Family Missouri: Romance Montana: Fiction Nebraska: Poetry Nevada: Romance New Hampshire: Poetry New Jersey: Fantasy New Mexico: Poetry New York: Romance North Carolina: Fantasy North Dakota: Romance Ohio: Fantasy Oklahoma: Romance Oregon: Romance Pennsylvania: Poetry Rhode Island: Poetry South Carolina: Family South Dakota: Fiction Tennessee: Romance Texas: Fantasy Utah: Romance Vermont: Poetry Virginia: Romance Washington: Fantasy West Virginia: Fiction Wisconsin: Romance Wyoming: Fiction WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
