Find out this year’s winners of the seventh Wherever Awards as FXExpress Publications, Inc., celebrates the best in family travel. Global Traveler’s sister web publication, Wherever Family is the trusted source for family travel, sharing content on family travel across a wide range of destinations, budgets and more.
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Held in New York City, this year’s Wherever Awards will be held Sept. 19 at The Lotos Club, 6–9 p.m. The event is made possible in part thanks to United Explorer Card from Chase. The best part? It is free to attend and you can bring a plus one!
In addition to recognizing the winners, the event will include raffles, an open bar and food.
© Life Legacy Photography (Malik Merriweather)
For the Wherever Awards, readers from whereverfamily.com selected their favorites in travel during the voting period earlier this year. Join us in celebrating this year’s winners!
The Lotos Club
5 East 66th St.
New York, NY 10065
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