Renting a beach house this summer? It’s a wonderful way to spend your family vacation, whether you go for two weeks or a long weekend. But there are lots of decisions to make: As the designated renter ...

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 ...