WhereverFamily, a web publication, a trusted travel source for family travel and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and trazeetravel.com, announced the winners of its Wherever Awards for the eighth year, which named Phoenix the best family-friendly domestic destination
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“For the eighth consecutive year, we’re honored to announce the winners of our Wherever Awards, from whereverfamily.com,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO, FXExpress Publications, Inc. “As one of the most important segments of travel, family travel shows no sign of slowing down, and our intrepid readers are well-versed in the best of the best providers in the world of family travel. Congratulations to the winners!”
For the fourth year in a row, WhereverFamily also honored the Family Innovators of the Year, recognizing family travel providers leading the way in the industry. Alaska Airlines wins Family Innovator of the Year, Airline, for ensuring children 13 and under are always seated, at no extra charge, with an accompanying adult. For Family Innovator of the Year, Hotel, it’s Great Wolf Lodge, with multiple locations in North America. Beaches Resorts was the first resort company in the world to complete training and autism certification, earning it the Family Innovator of the Year, Resorts honor. Hertz, Family Innovator of the Year, Rental Car, ensures families can travel safely with a range of car and child safety seats. Family Innovator of the Year, Travel Provider, MSC Cruises debuted North America’s largest cruise terminal, while Ocean City, New Jersey, Family Innovator of the Year, Destination, offers abundant options for family travelers. Recently launching its 20th ship, Norwegian Cruise Line is also Family Innovator of the Year, Cruise Line.
Reader votes for the best in family travel across a range of categories were collected Sept. 20, 2024–May 16, 2025. Read more about the winners on whereverfamily.com. The winners will be honored at an awards event Aug. 19 at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Reader votes for the best in family travel across a range of categories were collected Sept. 20, 2024–May 16, 2025. Read more about the winners on whereverfamily.com. The winners will be honored at an awards event Aug. 19 at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Winners of the 2025 Wherever Awards
| Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airline | Best Family-Friendly Hotel Kids Club |
| Alaska Airlines | Beaches Turks & Caicos |
| Best Family-Friendly Airline in North America | Best Family-Friendly Domestic Tour Company |
| United Airlines | National Geographic Family Journeys |
| Second Consecutive Year | Third Consecutive Year |
| Best Family-Friendly International Airline | Best Family-Friendly International Tour Company |
| TAP Air Portugal | Abercrombie & Kent |
| Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Flyer Program | Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line |
| United MileagePlus® | Princess Cruises |
| Sixth Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Hotel Chain | Best Family-Friendly MultiGen Cruise Line |
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts | Seabourn Cruises |
| Fourth Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Resort Chain | Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club |
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Princess Cruises – Youth & Teens |
| Best Family-Friendly Individual Hotel | Best Family-Friendly Credit Card |
| Nemacolin | Capital One Venture X® |
| Best Family-Friendly Frequent-Stay Program | Best Family-Friendly Credit Card Rewards Program |
| Marriott Bonvoy® | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase |
| Second Consecutive Year | Eighth Consecutive Year |
| Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Hotel | Best Family-Friendly International Destination |
| Hyatt Ziva | Spain |
| Best Family-Friendly Pet Hotel | Best Family-Friendly Domestic Destination |
| IHG Hotels & Resorts | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Second Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Caribbean Island/Destination | Best Family-Friendly Domestic Airport |
| Jamaica | Chicago Midway Airport |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Northeast United States | Best Family-Friendly International Airport |
| Ocean City, Maryland | iGA Istanbul Airport |
| Fourth Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States | Best Family-Friendly Airport Dining |
| Tybee Island, Georgia | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta |
| International Airport | |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (East) | Best Family-Friendly Airport Shopping |
| Amelia Island | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| Third Consecutive Year | Fifth Consecutive Year |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Florida (West) | |
| Marco Island | |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, West Coast United States | Quint Status |
| Santa Monica, California | |
| Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Hawai’i | Best Family-Friendly Airport Shopping |
| Waikiki, Oahu | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| Fifth Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination of the Year | |
| Greece | Special Achievement Awards |
| Third Consecutive Year | |
| Best Family-Friendly Amusement Park | Family Innovator of the Year, Airline |
| Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA | Alaska Airlines |
| Best Family-Friendly Waterpark | Family Innovator of the Year, Hotel |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Great Wolf Lodge |
| Best Family-Friendly Rental Car Company | Family Innovator of the Year, Resort |
| Hertz | Beaches Resorts |
| Family Innovator of the Year, Rental Car | Family Innovator of the Year, Destination |
| Hertz | Ocean City, New Jersey |
| Family Innovator of the Year, Travel Provider | Family Innovator of the Year, Cruise Line |
| MSC Cruises® | Norwegian Cruise Line |
