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Top 10s: Summer

Celebrate the summer season at some of the hottest vacation destinations around the globe. Set off to the best beaches, American boardwalks, party spots, and more extraordinary locales for soaking up the summer sun with our editors’ favorite summer vacation ideas.

The best views of the Manhattan cityscape are found across the river
New Rooftop Bars
Life is good at the top, thanks to these newly debuted U.S. hotel bars
Montana's Resort at Paws Up factors refinement into rusticity
One-of-a-Kind Camping Trips
Encounter the great outdoors from these distinctive dwellings
A close-to-home safari reveals some pretty amazing wildlife
Stateside Safaris
Head into the wilds of your own backyard and encounter wondrous wildlife
Few can resist the lure of the open road once summer rolls around
Scenic U.S. Road Trips
Rev your engines . . . and get ready to take on the open road this summer
Factor seclusion into the mix at these surf-and-sand getaways
Secluded U.S. Beaches
Stir seclusion into the mix of sun, surf, and sand for a rejuvenating beach vacation
The superb rooftop pool at The Joule hotel in Dallas
Urban Hotel Pools
Dive into these great city hotel pools in the dog days of summer
Planning a road-trip? Plan to stay at one of these classic motels along the way.
Classic and Reinvented Roadside Motels
10 American icons worth planning your annual road-trip around
Car-Free U.S. Destinations
Leave the pump behind at these fun vacation spots where cars are optional (or altogether banned)
Luxury Camping Trips
These five-star camping adventures serve up nature on a silver platter
For rusticity and refinement, there’s no better choice than the classic Jenny Lake Lodge in northwest Wyoming
National Park Lodges
Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park – plan on sleeping over in style
A sunny day spent strolling the boardwalk is tops for pure, unadulterated summer fun
American Boardwalks
Head to these boardwalks for pure, unadulterated summer fun
Set off for a hassle-free summer escape
Easy Summer Weekend Getaways
Set off somewhere fun this summer, whether cities, beaches, or quiet country lanes are your idea of an ideal vacation
Find some family fun in the sun this summer
Family Beaches
Parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love these 10 great beaches across the country
Crowd-Free National Parks
Visit with magnificent Mother Nature in (near) solitude
Summer Party Spots
The sun isn’t the only thing that sizzles between June and August – the season also ignites the hottest party spots
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