TripAdvisor Unveils Travelers' Choice Family Awards

Contributing Editor Carl Unger believes that every trip is worth taking. He loves an extended trip to Europe as much as he enjoys exploring the towns and landscape near home. Basically, you'll find him wherever there is good food, fresh air, and plenty of stories to bring home.

Carl has been writing for SmarterTravel since 2005. His travel writing has also appeared on USA Today and the About.com Boston travel guide.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "It's not revolutionary, but a small Moleskine notebook is my one travel must-have. It's great for noting things you want to remember and it takes up hardly any space in your bag."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Japan. I'd love to take a month off and visit the cities, temples, and countryside. I'm fascinated by the country's juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern ambitions."

Travel Motto: “Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” –Terry Pratchett

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Window."

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Our sister site, TripAdvisor, has released its all-new Travelers’ Choice Family Awards, highlighting the 50 family-focused vacations spots TripAdvisor reviewers love the most. The awards include five top 10 lists: U.S. Amusement Parks and Boardwalks; U.S. Great Places to Discover; Europe; Caribbean & Mexico; and Canada.

Here are the winners:

United States

Best Amusement Parks/Boardwalks: Anaheim, California (Disneyland)
Best “Great Places to Discover”: Williamsburg, Virginia

Europe

Most Family-Friendly Cities: Florence, Italy

Caribbean and Mexico

Best Family Vacation: Paradise Island, New Providence Island, Bahamas (Atlantis)

Canada

Best Family Vacation: Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Travelers’ Choice awards are selected from the reviews of millions of travelers, but what about you? What are your favorite family-friendly destinations? Share them below. Thanks!

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