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Beaches & Sun
1. Dominican Republic
2. Playa del Carmen
3. Maui
4. Cancun
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5. Puerto Vallarta
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Casinos
1. Aruba
2. Puerto Rico
3. St. Maarten/St. Martin
4. Bahamas
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History & Culture


1. Rome
2. New York City
3. Paris
4. London
5. Athens
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Romance
1. Paris
2. Puerto Vallarta
3. Aruba
4. Playa del Carmen
5. Cancun
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Shopping
1. New York City
2. Paris
3. London
4. Rome
5. Barcelona
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1 Orlando, Florida, United States


Orlando offers opportunities to ricochet through a
thrilling itinerary of roller coasters, resorts,
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dinosaurs and Disney amusements. Fantastic family


fun plus shows and rides galore come courtesy of
Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and
Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal
Studios.
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2 New York City, New York, United States


New York's many zoos, museums and landmarks
make the city a perfect destination for families of
all ages. Explore Times Square or take the kids to
FAO Schwarz, take a boat ride to the Statue of
Liberty or an elevator to the top of the Empire
State Building, eat lunch at Carnegie Deli or picnic
in Central Park - the choices are endless.
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3 Paris, Ile-de-France, France


The City of Lights shines bright for kids of all ages.
Living up to every pre-trip fantasy, Paris has a
constellation of starring sights from the
atmospheric Notre Dame to the elegant Eiffel Tower
to thrilling Parc Asterix, DisneyLand Paris and the
wonders of the Louvre. Prepare to be dazzled.
Also recommended for: History & Culture Romance
Shopping
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4 Playa del Carmen, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico


Playa del Carmen, on the Mexican Caribbean, is
home to sandy beaches, Mayan archaeological sites
and child-centered theme parks. Kids and adults
enjoy clambering through Discovery Jungle Park's
authentic rope bridges and exploring Xcaret's
underground rivers, butterfly pavilion and
aquarium.
Also recommended for: Romance Beaches & Sun
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Carmen
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5 Chicago, Illinois, United States


One of the best places to go with family in tow,
Chicago absolutely teems with attractions. Choose
from the fun of touristy Navy Pier and photo ops at
the mirrored Cloud Gate sculpture to riding a
tandem along the hem of Lake Michigan, the (free)
zoo or the wonderful Shedd Aquarium.
Also recommended for: Shopping
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MORE FAMILY FUN - UNITED STATES

6 London, England, United Kingdom


Offering the irresistible combination of atmosphere,
history and the thrills of a vast, fast-paced city,
London makes a majestic destination. From the
ghoulish Tower of London and the pomp of
Buckingham Palace to the buzz of a big wheel, the
London Eye, this is a city that will have you in a
spin.
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7 Rome, Lazio, Italy


With sights guaranteed to impress even the most
jaded teen, the Italian capital makes for a
captivating getaway. From the ghoulish bone-
decorated Santa Maria della Concezione to the
delicious slew of ice cream stops around the city,
Rome is sure to have something unforgettable for
everyone.
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8 Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico


Cancun is one of Mexico's most famous
destinations, and despite its reputation as a spring-
break paradise, families will find plenty to do here,
too. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, the Xel-Ha
waterpark and the thrilling Interactive Aquarium, or
just enjoy beautiful beaches.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun Romance
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9 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain


The winning combination of culture, coastline and a
great climate make Barcelona a top choice for the
whole family. Gaudi's astounding architectural
creations amaze. Some appealing beaches provide
daytime diversions. Sights such as the aquarium
and Las Ramblas provide yet more entertainment
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10 Anaheim, California, United States


Anaheim is ideally situated to take advantage of all
Orange County's adventures, whether you plan on
delving into the delights of Disneyland or basking
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balloons soar over O.C.'s aquariums, museums and


restaurants. A visit to Nixon's Birthplace adds
another element to family vacations.
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11 San Diego, California, United States


Beaches, fierce beasts and some serious splashes
are just some of the sizzling hot family attractions
in San Diego. The home of the San Diego Zoo,
SeaWorld and LEGOLAND California's slew of more
than 50 rides, holidays in San Diego are always hot
commodities.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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12 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States


With its beautiful beaches and scores of golf
courses, popular Myrtle Beach offers plenty of great
outdoor activities. And if the weather doesn't
cooperate, there's a great hands-on children's
museum, Alligator Adventure and outlet malls that
are sure to please.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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13 Puerto Vallarta, Pacific Coast, Mexico


All the right ingredients for a fabulous family
getaway are on offer in, Puerto Vallarta; wonderful
weather, beautiful beaches, great resorts and
welcoming people. Perched between the ocean and
the jungle, PV offers all the sports and activities of
a perfect Pacific playground.
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Beaches & Sun
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Vallarta
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14 Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States


D.C. diversity dazzles. Families find an endless
variety of attractions to explore, from the buzz of
Georgetown and funky Adams Morgans to more
than a hundred monuments and museums,
including the Smithsonian. And most are free!
There's also a vibrant performing arts scene and
major league sports excitement, courtesy of the
Redskins and the Nationals.
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15 Bahamas, Caribbean
The Bahamas offers families 700 islands of fun, sun
and nature. Marvel at the tropical wildlife, plunder
away at Pirates in the Bahamas, or explore the
Adventure Learning Centre's petting farm,
planetarium and nature trail. Of course, there are
always relaxing beaches for family fun.
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MORE FAMILY FUN - CARIBBEAN

16 Boston, Massachusetts, United States


With its host of revolution-related sites and an
eclectic range of attractions, from the Museum of
Science to the Museum of Bad Art, Boston is an
inspired choice for family vacations. Watery wonder
is on offer at New England Aquarium and from a
swan boat on Public Garden Lagoon.
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17 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States


Fort Lauderdale calls itself the Venice of Florida,
with frontage on the Atlantic Ocean, the New River
and the Intracoastal Waterway. Families can
journey through the Everglades, salt marshes and
savannahs or relax on sunny, sandy beaches. Kids
will especially love the Museum of Discovery and
Science.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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Lauderdale
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18 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland


Friendly, frenetic Dublin is a perfect destination for
the family. Ride the Viking Splash Tour, visit Dublin
Zoo, feed ducks in Stephen's Green, picnic in
Phoenix Park and visit the Ark, a children's cultural
center in Temple Bar. After tiring the kids out, relax
with a well-earned Guinness in the evening.
Also recommended for: History & Culture
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19 Dominican Republic, Caribbean


Experience the Caribbean and get back to nature in
the Dominican Republic. Families can swim with sea
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-at Ocean World, or go into the tropical island


jungle on a Jeep safari.
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History & Culture
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Dominican Republic
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20 Aruba, Caribbean
Clear waters and great weather are merely two of
Aruba's draws. A smorgasbord of activities, from
snorkeling to banana boating, entertains families
above and below the waves, while jeep safari and
quadracer tours are offered inland. A glimpse of the
island's personality and past can be viewed at the
Aruba Panorama.
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Romance
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21 Puerto Rico, Caribbean


Rich with history, Puerto Rico offers countless
sightseeing and learning opportunities for the entire
family. Visit El Faro--a 316-acre ecological reserve,
shop Fortaleza Street, tour the Mayaguez Zoo or
visit the largest radio telescope in the world at the
Aricebo Observatory.
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Romance
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22 Athens, Attica, Greece


Athens makes for a marvelous family vacation.
Everyone will go away with astounding sights and
experiences emblazoned in their memories;
buildings the kids have only seen in cartoon form,
from the Parthenon to the Acropolis looming up
high. Plus towering statues, idyllic islands and
stunning antiquities.
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23 St. Maarten/St. Martin, Caribbean


The island of Saint Maarten/Saint Martin offers
twice the international flavor of a single vacation.
Swim in the calm, clear waters of Le Gallion or
Pinel Island beaches, hike through rain forest-like
landscapes at Loterie Farm, or chase fluttering,
colorful creatures at the Butterfly Farm.
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Maarten/St. Martin
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24 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean


Everyone is a kid again in Grand Cayman. Ride a
submarine, visit Stingray City on a glass bottom
boat, walk the plank or join a sword fight on The
Jolly Roger replica, or enjoy the safety of
snorkeling and the experience of scuba diving when
you snuba.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun Romance
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Cayman
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25 Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean


From the world-famous beaches of St. John's to the
megaliths of Greencastle Hill, Antigua offers
families both adventure and relaxation. Swim in
clear waters, build sand castles and explore ancient
geological formations, petroglyphs, nature trails
and plantation ruins.
Also recommended for: Romance Beaches & Sun
History & Culture
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26 Munich, Bavaria, Germany


After exploring the elaborate, fairytale palaces of
Mad King Ludwig, the kids will enjoy a visit to the
more practical Deutsches Museum, the world's
largest technological museum, and its bevy of
buttons, levers and pulleys. A visit to the Dachau
concentration camp provides a somber lesson in
Germany's not-too-distant past.
Also recommended for: History & Culture
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27 Turks and Caicos, Caribbean


A small archipelago of adventure and relaxation
awaits your family at Turks and Caicos. Go whale-
watching, take a glass bottom boat to see iguanas
running on the beaches of Little Water Cay, visit
the popular Caicos Conch Farm or cool off in calm
and shallow Sapodilla Bay.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun Romance
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Caicos
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28 Bermuda, Caribbean
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The real Bermuda triangle comprises pink beaches,


inspiring marine life and family fun. Even on rainy
days, kids love the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum
and Zoo and its 140,000-gallon replica of a living
coral reef, as well as the Bermuda Underwater
Exploration Institute's shipwrecks, artifacts and
shark cage.
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Shopping
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29 Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark


Make sure to take the little ones to see the famed
Little Mermaid statue. Explore fairytale castles,
then up the pace on the thrilling rides at Tivoli
Gardens. First opened in 1883, the amusement
park is now a virtual symbol of Denmark. The
capital's safe streets are also fun for a family
bicycle trip.
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30 St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean


Looking for a peaceful family vacation on a
mosquito-free island? Then look to St. Kitts.
Sunbathe and swim on long stretches of pristine
beaches, tour lava formations and tropical forests,
visit the massive Brimstone Hill Fortress, or ride
the Sugar Express.
Also recommended for: Romance Beaches & Sun
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31 Ixtapa, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Pacific Coast, Mexico


These two tourist-adored destinations offer
everything from fun, family time on their many
beautiful beaches to adrenaline-stirring pursuits
such as parasailing and jet skiing. For slower paced
water fun, swim with dolphins, snorkel quiet waters
or kayak through turquoise, bird-filled lagoons.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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32 Jamaica, Caribbean
Whether petting crocodiles, feeding hummingbirds
or bobbing down the Rio Grande on a bamboo raft
as calypso bands play bankside, families can have a
wonderfully wild time in laid-back Jamaica.
Adventurous souls can hike by waterfalls and coffee
plantations, clamber up Dunn's River Falls, or
splash and sun on glistening beaches.
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33 Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria


Top attractions in Mozart's hometown include its
imposing fortress, Hohen Salzburg, a thrilling castle
experience complete with cannons and dungeons.
Follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapps on a
many Sound of Music tour, visit the zoo or explore
Mirabelle Gardens' labyrinth maze and dwarf
gardens.
Also recommended for: History & Culture
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34 Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico


There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained
in lovely Los Cabos. Watch amazing artisans create
their wares at a glass factory, get up close to a pod
of surfacing whales, race on an ATV on desert
sands, parasail over blue waters or kayak Baha's
freshwater estuary and bird sanctuary.
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35 Canary Islands, Spain


With their sandy beaches and appealingly priced
family resorts, the Canaries are an inviting option
for families. Tenerife offers a slew of fun
attractions: Visit Europe's largest Aqua Park, Siam
Park; meet the continent's largest parrot collection
at Loro Parque. Hop on glass-bottomed boats to
admire the islands' marine life.
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Islands
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36 U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean


Teeming with appealingly priced family resorts and
with a smorgasbord of natural wonders just waiting
to be explored, the three lively U.S. Virgin Islands
offer plenty of thrills both above and below the
waves. The most popular tourism spot in the
Caribbean is friendly, fun, safe and sunny.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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Virgin Islands
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37 Maui, Hawaii, United States


Whether on beautiful island beaches or volcanic
craters, families will have a hot time enjoying all
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or submarine. Kids will especially enjoy a Trilogy


trip to Lanai, exploring Haleakala crater and visiting
Maui Ocean Center's Turtle Lagoon and
Hammerhead Harbor.
Also recommended for: Romance Beaches & Sun
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38 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States


Boasting the world's longest pleasure beach, a
renovated three-mile boardwalk and a plethora of
parks--nature and themed--Virginia Beach is a
perfect family getaway. You can escape the sun,
but not the water; explore Virginia's largest
aquarium or Ocean Breeze Water Park.
Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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39 Nashville, Tennessee, United States


Great country music may have put Nashville on the
map, but other attractions are rapidly taking center
stage. The nationally acclaimed zoo features the
largest community-built playground in the nation,
plus great animal exhibits. And the Adventure
Science Center is perfect for all ages.
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