We usually avoid summer vacations. Too hot and too many kids! I'm showing my age! We always take a Chrismas trip from the 23-4th Dec through 1-2nd Jan within driving distance. Lot's to choose from as we live in Kitsap County, Washington. This year we are headed to Surfside. We try to have a spring (Deope), fall (Arrow Point) and Christmas trip. So far we haven't traveled anywhere we have to fly.