Deborah Dunn is the executive features director of T Magazine. Her favorite summer travel destinations are Orcas Island, Wash ...

or south to soak up the sun, Travel + Leisure has you covered (metaphorically—you will still need to wear sunscreen) as you plan your perfect summer vacation.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't go. After all, everyone needs a break. But taking a spontaneous summer vacation you can't afford means that you probably should take as cheap a vacation as you can ...

Summer is meant for using vacation days, whether your ideal trip involves a big city, an all-American national park, a relaxing beach or a small-town getaway. To decide the best summer vacations ...