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1 Orlando, Florida, United States
Orlando offers opportunities to ricochet through athrilling itinerary of roller coasters, resorts,
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dinosaurs and Disney amusements. Fantastic familyfun plus shows and rides galore come courtesy ofWalt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando andUniversal's Islands of Adventure and UniversalStudios.
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2 New York City, New York, United States
New York's many zoos, museums and landmarksmake the city a perfect destination for families ofall ages. Explore Times Square or take the kids toFAO Schwarz, take a boat ride to the Statue ofLiberty or an elevator to the top of the EmpireState Building, eat lunch at Carnegie Deli or picnicin 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 aconstellation of starring sights from theatmospheric Notre Dame to the elegant Eiffel Towerto thrilling Parc Asterix, DisneyLand Paris and thewonders of the Louvre. Prepare to be dazzled.
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4 Playa del Carmen, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Playa del Carmen, on the Mexican Caribbean, ishome to sandy beaches, Mayan archaeological sites
and child-centered theme parks. Kids and adultsenjoy clambering through Discovery Jungle Park'sauthentic rope bridges and exploring Xcaret's
underground rivers, butterfly pavilion andaquarium.
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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 atthe mirrored Cloud Gate sculpture to riding atandem along the hem of Lake Michigan, the (free)
zoo or the wonderful Shedd Aquarium.
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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 theghoulish Tower of London and the pomp of
Buckingham Palace to the buzz of a big wheel, theLondon Eye, this is a city that will have you in aspin.
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7 Rome, Lazio, Italy
With sights guaranteed to impress even the mostjaded teen, the Italian capital makes for acaptivating 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 foreveryone.
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8 Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Cancun is one of Mexico's most famousdestinations, 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, orjust enjoy beautiful beaches.
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9 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The winning combination of culture, coastline and agreat climate make Barcelona a top choice for thewhole family. Gaudi's astounding architecturalcreations amaze. Some appealing beaches providedaytime diversions. Sights such as the aquarium
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10 Anaheim, California, United States
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balloons soar over O.C.'s aquariums, museums andrestaurants. A visit to Nixon's Birthplace addsanother element to family vacations.
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11 San Diego, California, United StatesBeaches, fierce beasts and some serious splashesare 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 morethan 50 rides, holidays in San Diego are always hot
commodities.
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12 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
With its beautiful beaches and scores of golfcourses, popular Myrtle Beach offers plenty of greatoutdoor activities. And if the weather doesn't
cooperate, there's a great hands-on children'smuseum, Alligator Adventure and outlet malls thatare sure to please.
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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; wonderfulweather, beautiful beaches, great resorts andwelcoming people. Perched between the ocean and
the jungle, PV offers all the sports and activities ofa perfect Pacific playground.
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14 Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
D.C. diversity dazzles. Families find an endlessvariety of attractions to explore, from the buzz ofGeorgetown and funky Adams Morgans to morethan a hundred monuments and museums,including the Smithsonian. And most are free!There's also a vibrant performing arts scene andmajor league sports excitement, courtesy of theRedskins and the Nationals.
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15 Bahamas, Caribbean
The Bahamas offers families 700 islands of fun, sunand nature. Marvel at the tropical wildlife, plunderaway at Pirates in the Bahamas, or explore theAdventure Learning Centre's petting farm,
planetarium and nature trail. Of course, there arealways relaxing beaches for family fun.
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16 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
With its host of revolution-related sites and aneclectic range of attractions, from the Museum ofScience to the Museum of Bad Art, Boston is aninspired choice for family vacations. Watery wonder
is on offer at New England Aquarium and from aswan 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 Riverand the Intracoastal Waterway. Families canjourney through the Everglades, salt marshes andsavannahs or relax on sunny, sandy beaches. Kids
will especially love the Museum of Discovery andScience.
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18 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Friendly, frenetic Dublin is a perfect destination forthe family. Ride the Viking Splash Tour, visit DublinZoo, feed ducks in Stephen's Green, picnic inPhoenix Park and visit the Ark, a children's cultural
center in Temple Bar. After tiring the kids out, relaxwith a well-earned Guinness in the evening.
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19 Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Experience the Caribbean and get back to nature inthe Dominican Republic. Families can swim with sealions, dolphins--or sharks for the truly adventurous-Other TripAdvisor sites: Cruise 2010's Best Vacation Rentals
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-at Ocean World, or go into the tropical islandjungle on a Jeep safari.
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20 Aruba, Caribbean
Clear waters and great weather are merely two ofAruba's draws. A smorgasbord of activities, fromsnorkeling to banana boating, entertains familiesabove and below the waves, while jeep safari andquadracer tours are offered inland. A glimpse of theisland's personality and past can be viewed at theAruba Panorama.
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21 Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Rich with history, Puerto Rico offers countlesssightseeing and learning opportunities for the entirefamily. Visit El Faro--a 316-acre ecological reserve,shop Fortaleza Street, tour the Mayaguez Zoo orvisit the largest radio telescope in the world at theAricebo Observatory.
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22 Athens, Attica, Greece
Athens makes for a marvelous family vacation.Everyone will go away with astounding sights andexperiences emblazoned in their memories;buildings the kids have only seen in cartoon form,from the Parthenon to the Acropolis looming uphigh. Plus towering statues, idyllic islands andstunning antiquities.
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23 St. Maarten/St. Martin, Caribbean
The island of Saint Maarten/Saint Martin offerstwice the international flavor of a single vacation.
Swim in the calm, clear waters of Le Gallion orPinel Island beaches, hike through rain forest-likelandscapes at Loterie Farm, or chase fluttering,
colorful creatures at the Butterfly Farm.
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24 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Everyone is a kid again in Grand Cayman. Ride asubmarine, visit Stingray City on a glass bottom
boat, walk the plank or join a sword fight on TheJolly Roger replica, or enjoy the safety ofsnorkeling and the experience of scuba diving whenyou snuba.
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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 inclear waters, build sand castles and explore ancient
geological formations, petroglyphs, nature trailsand plantation ruins.
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26 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
After exploring the elaborate, fairytale palaces ofMad King Ludwig, the kids will enjoy a visit to the
more practical Deutsches Museum, the world'slargest technological museum, and its bevy ofbuttons, levers and pulleys. A visit to the Dachauconcentration camp provides a somber lesson inGermany's not-too-distant past.
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27 Turks and Caicos, Caribbean
A small archipelago of adventure and relaxationawaits your family at Turks and Caicos. Go whale-
watching, take a glass bottom boat to see iguanasrunning on the beaches of Little Water Cay, visitthe popular Caicos Conch Farm or cool off in calmand shallow Sapodilla Bay.
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28 Bermuda, CaribbeanOther TripAdvisor sites: Cruise 2010's Best Vacation Rentals
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The real Bermuda triangle comprises pink beaches,inspiring marine life and family fun. Even on rainydays, kids love the Bermuda Aquarium, Museumand Zoo and its 140,000-gallon replica of a livingcoral reef, as well as the Bermuda UnderwaterExploration Institute's shipwrecks, artifacts andshark cage.
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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 TivoliGardens. First opened in 1883, the amusement
park is now a virtual symbol of Denmark. Thecapital's safe streets are also fun for a familybicycle trip.
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30 St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean
Looking for a peaceful family vacation on amosquito-free island? Then look to St. Kitts.Sunbathe and swim on long stretches of pristinebeaches, tour lava formations and tropical forests,visit the massive Brimstone Hill Fortress, or ridethe Sugar Express.
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31 Ixtapa, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Pacific Coast, Mexico
These two tourist-adored destinations offereverything from fun, family time on their manybeautiful beaches to adrenaline-stirring pursuits
such as parasailing and jet skiing. For slower pacedwater fun, swim with dolphins, snorkel quiet watersor 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 raftas calypso bands play bankside, families can have awonderfully wild time in laid-back Jamaica.
Adventurous souls can hike by waterfalls and coffeeplantations, clamber up Dunn's River Falls, orsplash and sun on glistening beaches.
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33 Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria
Top attractions in Mozart's hometown include itsimposing fortress, Hohen Salzburg, a thrilling castleexperience complete with cannons and dungeons.
Follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapps on amany Sound of Music tour, visit the zoo or exploreMirabelle Gardens' labyrinth maze and dwarfgardens.
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34 Los Cabos, Baja California, Mexico
There's plenty to keep the whole family entertainedin lovely Los Cabos. Watch amazing artisans createtheir wares at a glass factory, get up close to a pod
of surfacing whales, race on an ATV on desertsands, parasail over blue waters or kayak Baha'sfreshwater estuary and bird sanctuary.
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35 Canary Islands, Spain
With their sandy beaches and appealingly pricedfamily resorts, the Canaries are an inviting optionfor families. Tenerife offers a slew of funattractions: Visit Europe's largest Aqua Park, SiamPark; meet the continent's largest parrot collection
at Loro Parque. Hop on glass-bottomed boats toadmire the islands' marine life.
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36 U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Teeming with appealingly priced family resorts andwith a smorgasbord of natural wonders just waitingto be explored, the three lively U.S. Virgin Islandsoffer plenty of thrills both above and below thewaves. The most popular tourism spot in the
Caribbean is friendly, fun, safe and sunny.Also recommended for: Beaches & Sun
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37 Maui, Hawaii, United States
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or submarine. Kids will especially enjoy a Trilogytrip to Lanai, exploring Haleakala crater and visitingMaui Ocean Center's Turtle Lagoon andHammerhead Harbor.
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38 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Boasting the world's longest pleasure beach, arenovated three-mile boardwalk and a plethora ofparks--nature and themed--Virginia Beach is aperfect family getaway. You can escape the sun,but not the water; explore Virginia's largestaquarium or Ocean Breeze Water Park.
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Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesGreat country music may have put Nashville on themap, but other attractions are rapidly taking center
stage. The nationally acclaimed zoo features thelargest community-built playground in the nation,plus great animal exhibits. And the Adventure
Science Center is perfect for all ages.
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