Grand Circle Island & Haleiwa tour in Hawaii is the best ‘Thing to Do’ in the World

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards continue with Best of the Best “Things to Do” – a definitive guide to unforgettable bookable travel activities and excursions

Delving into the collective wisdom of the travel community, this year’s best experience in the world is a full day tour of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. As the summer travel season gets into full swing, Tripadvisor has revealed reviewers’ favorite activities from across the world that will turn any vacation into a trip to remember.

Analyzing 12-months of Tripadvisor review data (May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023) from millions of travelers across the globe, Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best “Things to Do” is a definitive list of extraordinary experiences for travelers looking to create memorable moments. The list brings together the very best activities and excursions – from bookable tours and experiences to top attractions that travelers can visit along the way.

According to Tripadvisor’s most recent Seasonal Travel Index, almost a third (28%) of travelers are motivated by the opportunity to experience something new and just under half (44%) want to make memories with family and friends on vacation. With experiential travel taking center stage, Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best “Things to Do” is an essential guide for travelers looking to do something a bit different on their next trip.

Kate Urquhart, General Manager, Experiences at Tripadvisor, said: “Experiences turn travelers into adventurers, connecting them with the local community and giving them unforgettable stories for years to come. With more than 300,000 bookable experiences in over 250,000 destinations worldwide, Tripadvisor helps people access the best things to do globally, and we’re committed to expanding that number of tours and attractions across every destination. These awards are a testament to the businesses dedicated to ensuring the Tripadvisor community enjoys the most memorable trips, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their reviews and help fellow travelers plan their next escape.”

On the Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour, travelers will visit all the island’s top sights including the impressive Hālona Blowhole and the Byodo-In Temple, as well as the island’s most beautiful beaches and surf spots.  Surprising second is a ‘Half Day Thai Cooking Course at Farm’ in Chiang Mai, Thailand and third is ‘Best of Ubud’ tour in Bali.

The rest of the Top Overall Experiences is a diverse list ranging from an Icelandic food tour in Reykjavik to sand surfing through the Dubai desert dunes, San Juan Guided Snorkel Tour in Puerto Rico, Vietnam Army Jeep tour in Hanoi as well as Inca Trail trek at Machu Picchu. An ‘All Inclusive Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train’ is at the 25^th spot in the list.

Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best “Things to Do” Awards are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for experiences, tours, activities and attractions on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.

In addition to the Top Overall Experiences, Tripadvisor offers 10 further sub-categories including Top Attractions, Amusement Parks & Water Parks, Bucket List Experiences, Cultural & Historical Tours, Food & Culinary Experiences, Nature & Outdoor Activities, Sailing & Day Cruises, Snorkeling & Water Sports and Wine Experiences. New for 2023 is Family-Friendly Experiences, activities that are perfect for kids and the parents tagging along with them.

Experiences are classified as bookable tours and activities on Tripadvisor. Non-bookable experiences, or attractions, are activities on Tripadvisor that travelers can visit without booking any ticket. (PRNewswire)