Top Family Vacation Destinations

1 Orlando, FL

Cheapest month to fly: September

When to book airfare: One month prior

Most popular place to stay: Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Pro tip: Blue Spring State Park is an oasis in mouse-ified Orlando. Let the kids look for manatees while you take a break in the shade.

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2 Los Angeles

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Cheapest month to fly: September

When to book airfare: Three weeks prior

Most popular place to stay: The Line Hotel

Pro tip: The Los Angeles Zoo can get busy . . . unless you get there after 2 p.m. Enjoy the exhibits in peace once the crowd of school field trips leave for the day.

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3 London

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Cheapest month to fly: October

When to book airfare: One month prior

Most popular place to stay: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

Pro tip: Thank J.K. Rowling for getting kids excited about London. While they look for Platform 9 3/4, score a non Butterbeer at one of the city's historic pubs.

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4 Honolulu

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Cheapest month to fly: November

When to book airfare: Two months prior

Most popular place to stay: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki

Pro tip: Get moving with a hike through Koko Head District Park. Gardens for the littles, steep summits for the bigs. Bring plenty of water as the hike to Koko Crater is deceptively difficult.

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5 Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Cheapest month to fly: September

When to book airfare: One month prior

Most popular place to stay: Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

Pro tip: Young at Art is an all-ages museum, filled with creative exploration and activities to challenge minds . . . without challenging your sanity.

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6 New York

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Cheapest month to fly: October

When to book airfare: One month prior

Most popular place to stay: Bentley Hotel

Pro tip: Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park is open most of the year and within walking distance of Juliana's Pizza — all the makings for a perfect day.

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7 Cancun, Mexico

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Cheapest month to fly: September

When to book airfare: Three weeks prior

Most popular place to stay: Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

Pro tip: Scale the main pyramid of the Mayan ruins at Coba and ask a fellow traveler to take your #awkwardfamilyphoto at the top.

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8 Miami

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Cheapest month to fly: September

When to book airfare: One month prior

Most popular place to stay: Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

Pro tip: Wynwood Walls has the best of both worlds: intriguing contemporary art for adults and open pedestrian spaces for kids to burn off that post ice cream sugar high.

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9 San Francisco

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Cheapest month to fly: October

When to book airfare: Three weeks prior

Most popular place to stay: Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Pro tip: San Francisco is credited with starting the foodie revolution, and pioneering restaurants like Foreign Cinema have adapted kid-friendly menus to ensure Mom and Dad don't miss out.

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10 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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The cheapest month to fly: October

When to book airfare: Two months prior

Most popular place to stay: San Juan Marriott Resort

Pro tip: Take your kids into a real bat cave. Rio Camuy Cave Park is just north of bustling San Juan and lets you explore the homes of hundreds of sleeping bats. #quietplease

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