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Wherever Awards

2026 Wherever Awards Ballot

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Wherever Awards

GT Tested Awards

Each year, whereverfamily.com awards the Wherever Awards, the brands selected by readers as the best in serving the modern traveling family. The survey is conducted online and emailed during the survey period.

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2026 Event Information

Toast the winners of the Wherever Awards with the FXExpress Publications, Inc., team.

Location

The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St.,
Chicago, IL 60611

Date & Time

August 3, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Past Winners

For the eighth consecutive year, we’re honored to announce the winners of our Wherever Awards, from whereverfamily.com

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airline

  1. Alaska Airlines
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. United Airlines

Best Family-Friendly Airline in North America

  1. United Airlines
  2. Hawaiian Airlines
  3. Delta Air Lines

Best Family-Friendly International Airline

  1. TAP Air Portugal
  2. United Airlines
  3. Alaska Airlines

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Flyer Program

  1. United MileagePlus
  2. Air Canada Aeroplan
  3. Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Chain

  1. Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  3. Hilton Hotels

Best Family-Friendly Resort Chain

  1. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  2. Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  3. Meliá Hotels International

Best Family-Friendly Individual Hotel

  1. Nemacolin
  2. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Columbia, Canada
  3. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Kapolei, Hawai‘i

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Stay Program

  1. Marriott Bonvoy
  2. IHG One Rewards
  3. Wyndham Rewards

Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Hotel

  1. Hyatt Ziva
  2. Paradisus
  3. Club Med

Best Family-Friendly Pet Hotel

  1. IHG Hotels & Resorts
  2. Loews Hotels
  3. Westin Hotels & Resorts

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Kids Club

  1. Beaches, Turks & Caicos
  2. Sea Island, Georgia
  3. Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Tour Company

  1. National Geographic Family Journeys
  2. Adventures by Disney
  3. REI Adventures

Best Family-Friendly International Tour Company

  1. Abercrombie & Kent
  2. National Geographic Vacations
  3. Adventures by Disney

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line

  1. Princess Cruises
  2. Celebrity Cruises
  3. Royal Caribbean

Best Family-Friendly MultiGen Cruise Line

  1. Seabourn Cruise Line
  2. Princess Cruises
  3. Royal Caribbean

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club

  1. Princess Cruises – Youth & Teens
  2. Disney Cruise Line Oceaneer Club
  3. MSC Cruise Line Junior Club

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card

  1. Capital One Venture X
  2. United Explorer Credit Card from Chase
  3. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card Rewards Program

  1. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase
  2. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card
  3. Princess Cruises Visa Signature Card

Best Family-Friendly International Destination

  1. Spain
  2. Greece
  3. Portugal

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Destination

  1. Phoenix, Arizona
  2. Charleston, South Carolina
  3. Savannah, Georgia

Best Family-Friendly Caribbean Island/Destination

  1. Jamaica
  2. Aruba
  3. Dominican Republic

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Northeast United States

  1. Ocean City, Maryland
  2. Kennebunkport, Maine
  3. Southampton, New York

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States

  1. Tybee Island, Georgia
  2. Savannah, Georgia
  3. Nags Head, North Carolina

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (East)

  1. Amelia Island
  2. Jacksonville
  3. St. Augustine

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (West)

  1. Marco Island
  2. Sarasota
  3. Tampa Bay

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, West Coast

  1. Santa Monica, California
  2. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
  3. Monterey, California

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Hawai‘i

  1. Waikīkī, Oahu
  2. Lāhainā, Maui
  3. Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination of the Year

  1. Greece
  2. Ireland
  3. Italy

Best Family-Friendly Amusement Park

  1. Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  2. Sesame Place, Langhorne, Pennsylvania
  3. Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Best Family-Friendly Waterpark

  1. Great Wolf Lodge
  2. Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, South Padre Island, Texas
  3. Massanutten Resort, Virginia

Best Family-Friendly Rental Car Company

  1. Hertz
  2. SIXT
  3. Avis

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airport

  1. Chicago Midway Airport
  2. Tampa International Airport
  3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Best Family-Friendly International Airport

  1. iGA Istanbul Airport
  2. Hamad International Airport, Doha
  3. Incheon International Airport

Best Family-Friendly Airport Dining

  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  2. Hamad International Airport, Doha
  3. iGA Istanbul Airport

Best Family-Friendly Airport Shopping

  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  2. Miami International Airport
  3. Incheon International Airport

Family Innovator of the Year - Airline

  1. Alaska Airlines

Family Innovator of the Year - Hotel

  1. Great Wolf Lodge

Family Innovator of the Year - Resort

  1. Beaches Resorts

Family Innovator of the Year - Rental Car

  1. Hertz

Family Innovator of the Year - Travel Provider

  1. MSC Cruises

Family Innovator of the Year - Destination

  1. Ocean City, New Jersey

Family Innovator of the Year - Cruise Line

  1. Norwegian Cruise Line

Readers from whereverfamily.com selected their favorites in the world of travel during the voting period. And now it’s time for fun and celebration as we announce those winners. Congratulations to all the honorees in the 2024 Wherever Awards, now in its seventh year!

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airline

  1. United Airlines
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. Alaska Airlines

Best Family-Friendly Airline in North America

  1. United Airlines
  2. Air Canada
  3. Delta Airlines

Best Family-Friendly International Airline

  1. Turkish Airlines
  2. Air Canada
  3. United Airlines

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Flyer Program

  1. United MileagePlus
  2. Air Canada Aeroplan
  3. Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Chain

  1. Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  3. Hilton Hotels

Best Family-Friendly Resort Chain

  1. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  3. Meliá Hotels International

Best Family-Friendly Individual Hotel

  1. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Kapolei, Hawai‘i
  2. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, British Columbia, Canada
  3. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Stay Program

  1. Marriott Bonvoy
  2. IHG One Rewards
  3. Wyndham Rewards

Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Hotel

  1. Paradisus
  2. Hyatt Ziva
  3. Club Med

Best Family-Friendly Pet Hotel

  1. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  2. Loews Hotels
  3. Westin Hotels & Resorts

Best Family-Friendly Hotel Kids Club

  1. Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
  2. Sea Island, Georgia
  3. Beaches, Turks & Caicos

Best Family-Friendly Vacation Company

  1. Club Wyndham
  2. Marriott Vacation Club
  3. Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Tour Company

  1. National Geographic Family Journeys
  2. Adventures by Disney
  3. REI Adventures

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line

  1. Celebrity Cruises
  2. Disney Cruise Line
  3. Royal Caribbean

Best Family-Friendly MultiGen Cruise Line

  1. Azamara
  2. Seabourn Cruise Line
  3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club

  1. Royal Caribbean Adventure Ocean
  2. Disney Cruise Line Oceaneer Club
  3. MSC Cruise Line Junior Club

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card

  1. United Explorer Credit Card from Chase
  2. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card
  3. Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Visa

Best Family-Friendly Credit Card Rewards Program

  1. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase
  2. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card
  3. Delta SkyMiles American Express

Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Credit Card

  1. Royal Caribbean Cruises Bank of America Visa
  2. The Carnival Mastercard from Barclaycard
  3. Celebrity Cruises Visa Signature Card

Best Family-Friendly International Destination

  1. Fiji
  2. Greece
  3. Tahiti

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Destination

  1. Savannah, Georgia
  2. Charleston, South Carolina
  3. Arizona

Best Family-Friendly Caribbean Destination

  1. Dominican Republic
  2. Aruba
  3. Jamaica

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Northeast/Mid- Atlantic (Maine–Maryland)

  1. Ocean City, Maryland
  2. Kennebunkport, Maine
  3. Southampton, New York

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southeast (Virginia– Georgia)

  1. Tybee Island, Georgia
  2. Savannah, Georgia
  3. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (East)

  1. Amelia Island, Florida
  2. West Palm Beach, Florida
  3. St. Augustine, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (West)

  1. Tampa Bay, Florida
  2. Sarasota, Florida
  3. Marco Island, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (Panhandle)

  1. Crystal Beach, Destin, Florida
  2. Rosemary Beach, Florida
  3. Seagrove Beach, Florida

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Gulf (Alabama/ Mississippi/Louisiana)

  1. Holly Beach, Louisiana
  2. Orange Beach, Alabama
  3. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Texas

  1. Galveston, Texas
  2. Seabrook, Texas
  3. Corpus Christi, Texas

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, West Coast

  1. Santa Monica, California
  2. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
  3. Monterey, California

Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Hawai‘ian Islands

  1. Lāna‘i City, Lāna‘i
  2. Waikīkī, Oahu
  3. Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination of the Year

  1. Greece
  2. Ireland
  3. Italy

Best Family-Friendly College Town, East

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  2. Boston, Massachusetts
  3. Princeton, New Jersey

Best Family-Friendly College Town, South

  1. Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  2. Tampa, Florida
  3. Raleigh, North Carolina

Best Family-Friendly College Town, Midwest

  1. Ann Arbor, Michigan
  2. Lawrence, Kansas
  3. Madison, Wisconsin

Best Family-Friendly College Town, West

  1. Boulder, Colorado
  2. Seattle, Washington
  3. Tempe, Arizona

Best Family-Friendly Sports City/Town, Large

  1. San Diego, California
  2. Houston, Texas
  3. Seattle, Washington

Best Family-Friendly Sports City/Town, Mid-Sized

  1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  2. Cincinnati, Ohio
  3. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best Family-Friendly College Sports City/Town, Large

  1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  2. San Diego, California
  3. Seattle, Washington

Best Family-Friendly College Sports City/Town, Mid-Sized

  1. Madison, Wisconsin
  2. Lawrence, Kansas
  3. Durham, North Carolina

Best Family-Friendly College Sports City/Town, Small

  1. South Bend, Indiana
  2. Bloomington, Indiana
  3. Stillwater, Oklahoma

Best Family-Friendly Amusement Park

  1. Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania
  2. Sesame Place, Langhorne, Pennsylvania
  3. Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio

Best Family-Friendly Waterpark

  1. Massanutten Resort, Virginia
  2. Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts, South Padre Island, Texas
  3. Great Wolf Lodge

Best Family-Friendly Rental Car Company

  1. SIXT
  2. Hertz
  3. National Car Rental

Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airport

  1. Miami International Airport
  2. Tampa International Airport
  3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Best Family-Friendly International Airport

  1. iGA Istanbul Airport
  2. Hamad International Airport, Doha
  3. Incheon International Airport

Best Family-Friendly Airport Dining

  1. iGA Istanbul Airport
  2. Hamad International Airport, Doha
  3. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Best Family-Friendly Airport Shopping

  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  2. Miami International Airport
  3. iGA Istanbul Airport

Family Innovator of the Year, Airline

  1. Turkish Airlines

Family Innovator of the Year, Hotel

  1. The Plaza Hotel

Family Innovator of the Year, Resort

  1. Montage Laguna Beach

Family Innovator of the Year, Rental Car

  1. Hertz

Family Innovator of the Year, Travel Provider

  1. On Location Experiences

Family Innovator of the Year, Destination

  1. Dominican Republic

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