For Ravi, summer means beach days, long hikes, paddle boarding and ice cream. It means going to a big house by the water with his mom, dad, two uncles, two aunties, Thatha and Pati, and six cousins.

Summer vacation offers the chance to slough off the year’s busy schedules for parents and kids alike, and the best summer vacation destinations for families in the U.S. offer plenty to do close to ...

My mom and I took our first summer vacation to Lake Arrowhead in 1995. We loved it so much, we've gone back every summer since then. Going on the same vacation is low-stress and budget-friendly, and ...